Stephen Charles Neville Ussher

Bay Yacht Services Ltd
1 Binnie Street
Paihia, Bay Of Islands
New Zealand

Summary:

More than 20 years of progressive experience in the marine industry - commercial and private. Many offshore miles completed commercially and during deliveries (150.000 plus).
Consulting, refit and supervisor for luxury vessels (including trade coordination, boatbuilding, engineering, electric).
Considerable yacht racing experience in various types including canting keels yachts and classics. (Audi Hamilton Island Sailing Week, Coastal Classic NZ, National Centreboard, 3.7, Javelin, sport boats)
Owner and manager operator of Bay Yacht Services Ltd, Opua Marina, Bay of Islands, NZ.
Experience as captain for vessels in Fishing Boat Competitions
Currently captain of a 65foot squadron
Considerable knowledge of Marine Safety and procedures for various types of vessels

Qualifications:

New Zealand Offshore Master with STCW 95 Trading Endorsement Ocean Yacht Master, RYA Basic and Advanced Ship Fire Fighting Masters Medical First Aid Certificate Proficiency in Survival Craft Certificate PADI Open Water Diver

All Boat Brokerage Ltd.

January 9, 2010

At the recommendation of the owner of All Boat Brokerage Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand, I engaged Steven Ussher, owner of Bay Yacht Services Ltd., Opua, NZ, to accompany and assist me on the delivery passage of a 38 foot sailboat that I purchased in New Zealand. He sailed with me from Upoa, New Zealand to Port Vila, Vanautu. That passage occurred during the period November 6, 2009 through November 14, 2009.

I found Mr. Ussher to be knowledgeable, responsible, energetic, and a cooperative sailing companion during that passage. Without reservation, I recommend Mr. Ussher to an owner or broker for the care of a vessel comparable to my own.

Sincerely,

James W. Cafky

Spindrift

July 19, 2010

Dear Steve,

Thanks for the careful and conscientious way in which you looked after Spindrift whilst we left her unattended at Opua from March to July this year. We will certainly use your services again should we be based in Opua and we are happy to recommend you to any persons who might seek a reference from us.

Kind regards,

J R Billington QC

2001-2010 Owner/Manager Operator of Bay Yacht Services & Marine Safety Specialists NZ

Business providing services for vessel owners including Refit management, vessel Movements and Offshore Deliveries. Owners representative duties undertaken. Vessels monitored in owners' absence. Marine Safety for private, commercial vessels and race yachts. This experience has enabled Steve to develop his skills in the areas of refit and maintenance programming, boatbuilding, engineering, handling contractors and business administration.

2010 Hamilton Island - Auckland

'Wired 52' Canting Keel Racing Yacht
Position: Crewman

2010 Hamilton Island Sailing Week

'Wired 52' Canting Keel Racing Yacht
Position: Grinder/ Crewman

2010 Sydney - Hamilton Island

'Canute 40' King 40 IMS Yacht
Position: Crewman. Delivery and Race Prep.

2010 Opua NZ - Sydney

'Endurance of Tasmania” 38' Cruising Yacht
Position: Skipper.

2010Auckland - Brisbane

'Wild Ingliss 52'
Position: Skipper

2009 Auckland - Bay of Islands Coastal Classic Race

'Rehab' canting keel yacht
Position: Main

2009 Bay of Islands Sailing Week NZ

'Rehab' canting keel yacht
Position: Main

2009 NZ - Vanuatu

'Galaxy 38' Cruising Yacht
Position: Crew

2009 Tauranga - Tonga - American Somoa - Christmas Islands - Hawaii - Seattle

'MV Feeling 65' Nordhaven Expedition Cruiser
Position: Skipper

2009 Fiji - Futuna Islands - Fiji

'Meridian 40' Launch
Position: Skipper

2008 Opua NZ - Makay

'Sea Comber 55' Cruising Yacht
Position: Skipper

2008 Auckland - Bay of Islands Sailing Week NZ

'Wild Ingliss 52'
Position: Main

2008 Wangaroa Race NZ

'Wild Ingliss 52'
Position: Main

2008 Auckland - Bay of Islands Coastal Classic Race

'Cadilac'
Position: Main

2008 Auckland - Sydney

'Navaho Farr 1020 Yacht'
Position: Skipper

2008 Auckland - Sydney

'G Net Farr 40' Racing Yacht
Position: Skipper

2008 Opua NZ - Fiji

'Belladonna 60' Maritimo 50 Launch
Position: Skipper

2008 Wellington - Auckland

'Bellandonna 60' Maritimo 50 Launch
Position: Skipper

2007 Hawaii - Fiji

46foot Pederson Yacht
Position: Skipper

2007 Auckland - Nelson

40foot Cruising Yacht
Position: Skipper

2006 Auckland - Tonga

40foot Farr Yacht
Position: Skipper

2006 Tonga - Auckland

40foot Farr Yacht
Position: Skipper

2005 Auckland - Nelson

40foot Farr Yacht
Position: Skipper

2005 Mallorca - Croatia - Mallorca

92foot Luxury Yacht 'North Star' Dubouis Yacht
Position: Skipper and charters in Croatia.

2002/2003 New Zealand Customs Service

Patrol Boat 'Hawk'
Position: Skipper. Patrol and surveillance of the NZ Coast.

2001 Relief Skipper aboard Surface Long line Vessels in NZ Coast

2000/2001 'R Tucker Thompson'

75foot Topsail Schooner
Position: Skipper. This popular tall ship does Day Charter in Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

2000 Trans Atlantic

85foot Freers Maxi 'Belle Fontaine'
Position: mate

2000 Ibiza - Formentera - Western Mediterranean

34foot Private Yacht 'Sumara'
Position: mate

1998/2000 Mediterranean - Trans Atlantic - Caribbean

65foot Van Dam Cruising Yacht
Position: Skipper. Refit vessel in Mallorca. Extensive Cruise including Western Mediterranean, Jamaica and Cuba.

1997/1998 Ocean tug and Barge work for 'Sea Tow'

Position: Mate

1997 Ocean tug and Barge work for 'Rakanui'

Position: Mate

1996/1997 NZ Coast

'Spirit of Adventure' 100foot Top Sail Schooner
Position: Mate

1996/1997 NZ Coast

'Spirit of NZ' 140foot Brigantine
Position: Mate Sail training for Youth aboard Square Rigged Ships

1994/1996 NZ Coast

Charters in Bay of Islands
Position: Skipper. Various Charters Vessels: Maintenance and Skippered 50foot Classic Charter vessel 'Kiwi Cruiser'. Charters for 'Sunsail Charter New Zealand'. 'Hookem & Cookem', 9.2m Game Boat, deliveries for Fullers to Otehei Bay' and fishing.

1990/1994 Western Australia

'Red Bluff 80' Scallop trawler Cray Fishing
Position: Deckhand Many months on the ocean fishing.
'Hyperion 60' Cray Fishing Boat
Position: Deckhand