CAPT. WILLIAM (BILL) POLLOCK

100GT Master/Mate
STCW-95 training
First-Aid/CPR, AED training, wilderness First-Aid certificate
Towing endorsement
US citizen with valid passport
Transportation Workers I.D. credential (TWIC’s card holder)

Originally from Southern California, I've been up and down the west coast passionately involved in the marine industry for more than 20 years. Relocated to Orcas Island, Washington in 2008. Strategically expanding my interest and integrity to continue what I truly enjoy most.

NORTHWEST TOUR CAPTAIN
56’ Ocean Alexander 2002 private yacht, fiberglass, twin screw.
Periodical cruising throughout the summer in three separate tours covering the northern Puget Sound, San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island and Desolation Sound.

40’ Bayliner 1998, fiberglass, twin screw.
Toured the Canadian Gulf Islands and Vancouver, Canada.

DELIVERIES
Northern Romance- 75’ 2002 Yukon steel tri-deck custom troller, single screw.
Delivery mate from Vancouver, Canada to Manzanillo, Mexico. Three-week delivery.

Slow Dance- 70’ Knight & Carver 1986 private yacht, fiberglass, twin screw.
Delivery mate for service from Seattle, WA to Newport Beach, CA.

Nordic Star- 93’ Jack Hardgrave custom design 1969, private yacht, twin screw.
Delivery mate from Newport Beach to San Francisco, CA.

Iron Man- 50’ Converted Navy tug, steel 1959.
Three-day delivery from Orcas Island to Aberdeen, WA.

PRIOR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT

M.Y. NORDIC STAR – 93’ Jack Hardgrave custom design 1969, private yacht, twin screw. Exterior maintenance upkeep of coatings and surfaces. Help manage other contractors working on vessel.

M.Y. NESCO 1 - 136’ converted Naval Minesweeper
Duties included full time deckhand for cruises involving tender for passenger transport. Painting, varnishing, polishing and cleaning.

Periodical charters boats I crewed on prior to moving from California to Washington State are listed below.
M.Y. BOW WAVE – 60’ Burger/ powerboat           
M.Y. WHITE LIGHT – 65’ Chriscraft/ powerboat
M.Y. LADY X – 46’ Burtram/ powerboat               
M.Y. ADAGIO – 63’ Chriscraft/ powerboat
M.Y. NESCO 1– 136’ Converted naval minesweeper       
M.Y. VICTORIA – 63’ Chriscraft/ powerboat       

PERSONAL OWNERSHIP OF THREE BOATS:
26’ Schock sailboat, 22’ Catalina sailboat, 18’ Robolo center console powerboat