AJM Yacht Captain Services, LLC is now offering freelance & relief captain services /USCG 200 Ton self-propelled /Aux sail
Captain Adam Marks has held a USCG license since 1993 & has been full-time live aboard the past 5 1/2 years on Sunseeker Manhattan 73 “Born To Run “2017-2019 & Princess Y -78 “ BreakAway” 2019-Present with 2000 hours underway between the two power yachts as well as many more on deliveries running other Vessels.
Please click on CV link to see all maritime experience.
In addition to yacht delivery, Captain Adam offers boating instruction. We shall teach our client proper boat handling & docking maneuvers, seamanship skills & most importantly prudent marine decision making.
The vessel may be anything from a 30’ center console up to a much larger yacht that the client is eventually wishing to be an operator of
Based Newport, RI
About
Captain Adam
Born in RI, sailed New England during my child hood beginning at age of 3 into the years I attended URI. During the summer did cruises to the Cape Cod and the Islands on our family’s O’day 22 (74’-75’) C&C 29 (76’-81’) and Newport 41 (82’-94’). Spent over four decades of sailing on Narragansett Bay, Long Island Sound, Buzzards Bay, Vineyard and Nantucket sound, Cape Cod Bay, Gulf of Maine spending the majority of my life on the water sailing.
Owner 1982 Newport 41 “Ali- Oop” in family since new in 1982 sold in May 2003
Owner 1981 C&C 40-2 “Double Black” 2011- current
New Charter Boat!
Coming Spring 2026
Welcome aboard “Lake Effect” The vessel we operate is a Donzi 35 ZF with twin fuel efficient 300 HP outboard engines.
The Donzi 35ZF is a high performance center console designed by renowned American designer Donald Aronow that cruises @ 40-45 MPH & tops out at over 60 MPH . The boat has a stepped deep – V hull for both comfort & speed offshore.
The vessel boasts a high-end stereo system, up to date marine electronics package with Radar, ample seating for 6 guest max , marine toilet & sink + cuddy cabin forward to stow personal items.
Examples of transit times from Newport, RI when sea conditions permit
🚤 15 min Potters Cove
🚤 30 min Block Island
🚤 45 min Montauk
🚤 60 min Edgartown
🚤 1 hr 15 min Greenport
🚤 1hr 20 Nantucket
In addition to day charter, we offer high speed water taxi service that is billed on a hourly rate while the vessel is dispatched . Please inquire about your particular needs.
Rates are based on
1/2 day 3.5 hours $1400 + fuel
Full day 7 hours $1800 + fuel
Fuel is charged to the client at the end of the trip , we can give you an estimate of cost prior to trip based on the places you wish to go.
The highly qualified Captain/ USCG Master 200 Ton ( We only use Captains with at least 15-20 years of experience for passenger safety) is paid directly by the charter guest at a rate of $500 to $700 /full day or $400 to $450 for 1/2 day . Cash , Zelle, Venmo & Credit Card are accepted forms of payment. Captain rates can vary based on the particular captain that is available to run the boat.
Gratuity of 15 to 20% of the charter rate is industry standard.
You may bring your own snacks & drinks we have Yeti coolers, the boat supplies drinking water, soft drinks & ice.
Key Attributes and Skills
- Skilled Navigator/Boat Handler
- 7000 + Days of Documented Sea Time
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90,000+ Miles Bluewater Navigation
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49 years of Boating Experience
- Extensive Sail Racing/Cruising Experience
- Weather Routing
- Budget/Account Management
- Strong Yard Period Management
- Troubleshooting
- Engineering Skill Sets
- Charter Operations
- Procedure & Protocols Set Up
- Guest Concierge & Service
- NEW! Boat Handling & Systems Instruction
If you’re a newer boat owner that needs instruction to build confidence or to meet a insurance requirement we can accommodate the client with their specific needs. We are highly experienced in all types of marine propulsion & boat/ yacht systems.
- Low Crew Turnover Rates
- Scheduled Maintenance Programs
- Project Manager
- Yacht Operations & Compliance
- Operational Reporting
- Safety Training & Drills
- Claim Free Insurance History
- Trip Planning & Itineraries
- Detail Oriented/Highly Organized
- Strong Communications
- Guest Focused
- Cooking and Provisioning
2023/2024 Attributes and Skills
- 6000+ Days Sea Time
- 60000+ Miles Bluewater Navigation Days as Captain
- 47 Years of Sailing/Boating Experience
RECENT RACING EXPERIENCE
- 2009 Marblehead/Halifax Race Surprise J-35 (Watch Captain)
- 2018 Newport –Bermuda Race BLUE (Watch Captain)
- 2010 Figawi race 3rd place Tartan 40 AJA
- 2010 wed night summer serious at EGYC Sun 34 Sundance
- 2012 3rd place flip flop regatta Double Black
- 2012 sail for hope 3rd place in class Double Black
- 2012 over 2000 miles sailed/ raced on Double Black
- 2013 Figawi 4th place in class on Double Black
- 2013 Mitchell Regatta NYC 2nd place in class on Double Black
- 2013 over 1800 miles will be sailed on Double Black this season
- 2014 Figawi Double Black
- 2014 RTI 2nd place Swan 48 Dream Catcher
- 2014 Mitchell regatta 1st place Double Black
- 2015 Figawi Double Black
- 2015 RTI 3rd place Double Black
- 2016 RTI 1st Place Double Black
- 2016 Figawi Double Black
- 2016 Beringer Double Black Bowl 2nd place
- 2016 Round Jamestown Double Black 4th place
- 2017 1st place Figawi A Class Peningo
- 2017 Leukemia /cup 4th place Peningo
- 2018 Multiple Podium finishes on Peningo
- 2018 Multiple Podium finishes J-109 Vento Solare
OFFSHORE RACES AND DELIVERIES
- 1997-2009 coastal racing and cruising up and down the CA coast and extensive US East coast/New England cruising in a variety of power and sailing vessels (including personal C&C 40 S/Y Double Black), as Captain
- 2016 Newport,RI- Annapolis C&C 44 War Eagle Captain
- 2016 Annapolis- Warwick, RI Jeanneau 44DS Captain (DELIVERY)
- 2017 Portsmouth,RI-Miami Beach Sunseeker 73 Manhattan Born to Run Captain
- 2018 Miami Beach – Newport RI Sunseeker 73 Manhattan Born to Run Captain {DELIVERY}
- 2018 Newport –Bermuda Race BLUE C&C 51L (Watch Captain)
- 2018 Mystic-Ft Lauderdale Born to Run – Captain 2019 Turks and Caicos – St. Thomas Sunseeker 92 S Predator Mr. Blue Sky Relief Captain (DELIVERY)
- New Bedford – Jupiter, FL & Reverse Golden Eye OA90R Relief Captain (4x DELIVERY)
- West Palm Beach – Annapolis,MD & Reverse BreakAway Princess Y78 Captain (4x DELIVERY)
YACHTS CAPTAINED
M/Y AMICI | 2022 Pershing 7X
CAPTAIN | November 2022 | Newport, RI – Beaufort, NC
M/Y WOODY | 2015 Princess S72
CAPTAIN | October 2022 | Newport, RI – West Palm Beach FL
M/Y BREAKAWAY | 81’ Princess Y78 | Private
CAPTAIN | OCT 2019 – PRESENT | WPB/Bahamas/Annapolis/Long Island, NY
- 900+ Hours Underway
M/Y BORN TO RUN | 73’ Sunseeker
CAPTAIN | JUL 2015-SEP 2019 | Manhattan
- 600+ Hours Underway
- Performed Mate duties beginning in 2015 for former Owner of M/Y My Three Girls and took over as Captain in 2017
- Duties included, but not limited to customs and immigration, fueling, perform engineering duties, maintenance, guest services and the overall operation of the vessel
- Manage yard periods, repair and maintenance schedules, contractors and vendors, and communicated with yard office
- Set up all boat logs, procedures, inventories, and reporting systems, scheduled and managed all regular maintenance of yacht
- Managed all preparations for voyage preparations including passage and route planning, and provisioning
- Outfitted yacht per Owner’s specifications
- Procured all new equipment, outfitted deck, and 12 & 18 ft RIB
- Purchased all interior soft goods to owner’s specifications Conducted sea trials to determine ships systems fitness and conditions
- Provide daily operational updates, created vessel logbooks, expense reporting, vessel update
- Managed warranty issues as needed
- Oversaw sea trials and commissioning
- Averaged 3 day charters per week and 20 trips per season with up to 13 guests and 35 for parties
- Handled dockage, port paperwork, and fueling at all ports
- Prepared vessel for charter use
- Managed frequent back to back schedules and 24 hour turn arounds
- Discuss season charter goals, budgets, and expenses to the Owner including payroll, dockage, fuel, supplies, repairs, and maintenance requirements
BLUENOSE YACHT SALES
YACHT BROKER | NOV 2013-JUL 2017 | Newport, RI
- Yacht Broker for large yacht brokerage and Jeanneau dealer selling sail and motor yachts between 40’ and 55’
- Led sales team in sales each year
- Work with new buyers with all necessary paperwork and preparing vessel for delivery
M/Y LATITUDE | 64’ | Azimut
M/Y SET UP | 56’ | Neptunas
M/Y MY THREE GIRLS | 50’ | Fairline
MATE/OPERATOR | 2013-2016 | New England
- Mate for Owner of two vessels performing all Mate duties, navigated and operated yacht for Owner on day trips
- Cleaned, detailed, and maintained all deck and exterior storage areas
- Managed inventories, supplies, and restocking
- Helped prepare vessel for day trips and overnights with Owner’s and guests
S/Y ALI OOP | 41’ | Newport 41 MK2
OWNER/OPERATOR | 1994-1997 | USVI
- Owner Operator of charter yacht with over a 1000 days at sea
- Managed all operations, charter marketing, charter operations, and vessel maintenance and upkeep
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