Certificates                        

MCA Certificate of Competency as Master (Yachts, 3,000 Gross Tons - Any Ocean)

Republic of Liberia, License of Competence as Master, Ocean Going Yachts, Unlimited Tons

Royal Yachting Association, Yachtmaster (Ocean)  No.01301

Maritime & Coastguard Agency of the United Kingdom. (MCA) Certificates :

Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate

Medical Care on Board Ship

First Aid At Sea Certificate

Advanced Sea Survival Certificate

Business & Maritime Law

Ship Stability & Construction

Navigation & Radar

G.M.D.S.S. Radio Communications (GOC)

Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

U.S. Surveyors Association  (NAVTECH) Diploma

Marine Medic Certificate (U.S. Coast Guard recognized)

CPR Certification - American Heart Association

Key Power Technical Institute - Diesel Maintenance: Tuning &Troubleshooting Course

Alaska Diesel Electric Service School - Lugger: Northern Lights Factory Course

Diving Certificates 

NAUI - Master Scuba Diver

NAUI - Rescue Diver

DAN (Divers Alert Network) - Oxygen First Aid in Dive Accidents

NAUI Specialty Courses - Night, Wreck, Environmental, Equipment, Search & Recovery

PADI Specialty Courses - Photography, Shark Awareness, Underwater Naturalist, Deep

TDI (Technical Diving Institute) - Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox

IANTD (International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers) - Advanced Nitrox

IANTD - Advanced Wreck

TDI -  Nitrox Blending Technician

July 2002 - January 2005 

Bradford “Expedition” 120’, RMK Marine , Turkey  

Bradford Offshore 90’ and 92’, Moonen Shipyards, Holland

Owner - Bradford Yacht Sales / Shipping & General Ltd.

Project Manager / Owners Representative / Captain: Charles oversaw and completed the above three vessel’s construction including design specifications, any necessary design changes, mechanical installations and methodology, MCA / Cayman Island Shipping Registry & Lloyds Register of Shipping Compliance, and quality control as well as owner, designer and shipyard liaison. The 92’ and 120’ were both débuted at the 2004 Fort Lauderdale boat show. Both yachts were very well received, with high praise for the high standards achieved. Completed two Atlantic crossings with “Private Lives”

2001 -2002

M/Y Clair-T, 201’ (61.26m) designed by S&S

Owner: Restricted

Refit, tidy-up and crew appointment, was also instrumental in working with the CISR to renew some of her expired certificates. Delivery to the Nassau, Jet and Yacht show for presentation as a brokerage yacht, she was sold shortly after.

August 2000 - February 2001

M/Y “STARSHIP” – 75’ (22.8m) Northern Marine  

Owner & Project Director – Michael Poliza

Captain/Engineer: The "Starship" was on a 1000 day around the world journalism and photo journalism project, with scientists and research people from the World Wildlife Fund, the Discovery Channel and other groups joining her at various stages of the trip to look into the cultures, environment and ecosystems both above and below the ocean. She covered about 70,000 Nautical Miles by the time the project ended in Hamburg, Germany in June 2001. Between Bali and Cape Town covered over 10,500 Nautical Miles and had opportunity to visit new areas in the Java Sea, South China Sea, Indian Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean

October 1995 - May 1997

S/Y "NEVER SAY NEVER" 100' (30.5m) Ron Holland / Camper & Nicholson Sloop

Owner - Bonita Corp. Ltd., Grand Cayrnan, Cayman Islands

Captain/Engineer/Project Manager: Charles visited the Bahamas, Cuba and the Leeward Islands for a three month period. Participated in Antigua Race Week before returning to Fort Lauderdale. Managed her refit at Derecktor Gunnell Shipyard. This refit included: All cosmetic paint work, up-grading systems such as electrical, shore power, nav systems, black/gray water systems, bilge oil/water separators, engine lube oil cleaners and a complete mechanical overhaul. A comprehensive computer system was also installed which included monitoring, security, machinery, performance, computer radar enhancement, electronic charting, ARPA and cockpit touch screens. On completion participated in the Pineapple Cup race to Jamaica and cruised the Caribbean extensively.

October 1994 - January 1995  

S/Y "SUNRISE" - 150' (46.Om). Perini Navi Ketch 

Owner - Lancer Shipping Ltd., Monrovia, Liberia  

Captain: Charles was employed prior to the owner's purchase of this yacht. After the purchase, a small amount of time was available to perform general maintenance and overhaul prior to the yacht's departure for Antigua.

January 1993 - August 1994

S/Y - S&S Schooner 126' (38.4m) L.O.D., 136' (41.4m) L.O.A 

Owner - Stettin Co. Ltd., Guernsey, Channel Islands, U.K.

Captain/Engineer:  Charles took over this vessel in St. Mary's, Georgia, brought her to Florida and prepared for the owner's arrival. After owner's departure, prepared for the Atlantic crossing to the Mediterranean and then on to Norway. Returned to Gibraltar prior to the Atlantic crossing to Antigua . After a short break rejoined "Queen Nefertiti" at the end of her time in the shipyard. Atlantic crossing from the Virgin Islands to Gibraltar and on to Nice, France. Cruised Southern France, Western Italy, Sardinia and Corsica with her owner and guests.  Sailed over 20,000 nm aboard this vessel. 

May - December 1993 

Various deliveries and short-term contracts         

Charles delivered a 42' sloop from Palm Beach, Florida to Puerto Rico, finalized a refit and stern extension on a 96' Broward and removed an 86' Broward from the Bahamas and found a safe haven prior to the arrival of Hurricane Andrew (she suffered no damage).

October 1988 - April 1991       

S/Y "TRAVELINE" - 76' (23.2m) Custom Motorsailer    

Owner - Hydrodynamics Ltd., Jersey, Channel Islands, U.K.

Captain/Engineer:  Charles completed the Atlantic crossing from La Rochelle, France to Antigua, West Indies. Spent two months in the Caribbean before heading to Derecktor Gunnell Shipyard in Florida. 

Charles became the Project Manager involved with electrical, mechanical, machinery, exterior finish and systems. He was responsible for implementation and some design, including interior and exterior Sat Com installation, trimboard and computer analysis system. A total of 14 months was spent in Derector Gunnell Shipyard. Atlantic crossing to Europe for owner's use. From November 1990 to April 1991 involved in design studies for modifying accommodations and repowering.

April 1984 - May 1985

S/Y "OH! SUZANNA" - 60' (18.2m) Morgan Schooner                                

Owner - Dr. George Risi, Melbourne, Florida

Captain: Cruised from the Virgin Islands up through the Bahamas to Melbourne, Florida. Atlantic crossing to Palma, Mallorca. Hauled out in Palma. Atlantic crossing to the Virgin Islands. Chartered heavily in the Virgin Islands and also had owner, family and guests on board for several trips, including West to East Atlantic crossing.

S/Y BOUNDARY - 60' (18.2m) Custom Steel Schooner

Owner - Edward O'Brien, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

November 1985 - April 1986

Captain / Engineer - Charles Curren

January 1983 - April 1984          

S/Y"XANADU ISLE" - 67' (20.4m) Trimaran 

Owner - Diversified Energy Ltd., Guernsey, Channel Islands, U.K.

Mate/Captain: Assisted in construction and commissioning in England. Upon completion, became Mate and cruised from England to Channel Islands and Europe. Atlantic crossing to Virgin Islands and became Captain at that time. Chartered for the season.

1979 - 1983

Anderson, Rigden & Perkins Boatbuilders  

Island Wall, Whitstable, Kent, England

Foreman to improve glass molding shop. Became instrumental in developing their one-off boat building division and industrial molding section. Progressed to Charge Hand in fitting out section and Manager of one-off and industrial section. In charge of ordering, costing, customer liaison, production and design specifications.

1976 - 1979

Derek Kelsall, K-Yacht Designs  

Bayside Marina, Sandwich, Kent, England

Having attended collage for mechanical engineering, Charles joined the office of Derek Kelsall and trained in yacht design. He was involved in projects such as "Great Britain III", "Great Britain IV", "Three Legs of Man", and "F.T.". Became involved in the building shed where he coordinated between the design office and work shop, finalizing design details and specifications, lofting and building racing and cruising multi-hulls and mono-hulls.

Charles started sailing dinghies in England in 1970. In 1974, he became involved in off-shore racing. Took part in "Cowes Week" several times, as well as R.O.R.C. Channel Races and E.A.O.R.C. Channel and North Sea Races with positions as Foredeck Boss, Watch Captain, Navigator and Delivery Skipper. He was heavily involved with traditional craft, sailing Thames Barges and Oyster Smacks as well as working on their restoration and was involved in the rigging of a Brig and Brigantine. He has done many deliveries of mono and multi-hulls, both crewed and single-handed and has sailed in excess of 188,000 nm on the North Sea, English Channel, Bay of Biscay, Norwegian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, North and South Atlantic Oceans, Caribbean Sea, the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, Java Sea, South China Sea, Indian Ocean and Mozambique Channel. He has crossed the Indian Ocean and has fourteen crossings of the Atlantic Ocean , thirteen as Master.