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Welcome to the home of Bluewater Offshore Cruising and Vandertech marine. There are three main facets of Bluewater Offshore Cruising...

bullets/v Restless Charters & Offshore Passage crewing opportunities on  Sailing Vessel Restless, a Cape Dory 40 cruiser. See the Schedule for dates of passages
bulletCaptain Ted is an experienced offshore skipper, sailing instructor and an entertaining musician.  Read Ted's sailing resume or short bio to get to know Ted better.
bulletContact  Captain Ted to take you anywhere on Restless or your boat, teach you sailing, offshore cruising and live-aboard skills. Take a look at Ted's Photo Gallery.
bulletVandertech Marine for Navigation, Communication and Entertainment Electronics

Captain Ted
Capn' Teds Sailing Bio

 

 

 

 

Captain Ted Vander Wiede

Captain Ted is  U.S.C.G Licensed and ready to take you and your yacht safely and comfortably to any destination

 

 

Contact Details

Check to see where Captain Ted &  s/v Restless are now

If Ted is offshore send an email to KB1NDX*NO SPAM*@winlink.org.

Leave out the *NO SPAM*. Please be brief, sending your contact details and a short message.

If Restless is in port, you can call Ted at +1(203)738-9326 or send an email to restless.cd40*NO SPAM*@yahoo.com

Services offered

bulletCaptain for  a day
bulletYacht Delivery
bulletSail Training and Instruction
bulletWindsurfing Instructor
bulletOffshore passages
bulletFamily sailing instruction on Restless or your boat
bulletRigging you boat for you & your kind of sailing
bulletCoastal Cruising

Captain Ted's Capabilities are varied:

 Professional Training & Certifications

bulletU.S.C.G. Licensed Captain 2006
bulletMaster/Mate Certificate 2006
bullet50 Gross TonsCaptain Ted
bulletTowing Certification 2006
bulletASA Certified Sailing Instructor
bulletBasic Keelboat
bulletCoastal Cruising
bulletCoastal Navigation
bulletBareboat Chartering
bulletCertified PADI Scuba Diver
bulletAccomplished Windsurfer
bulletBS Degree in Physics 1972
bulletLicensed Ham Radio operator with Amateur Extra Class License 2005; call sign KB1NDX
bulletElectronics Technician - Masters EE 1985
bulletCommunications: SSB, Satellite Phone
bulletElectronic Navigation Systems
bulletInterfacing NMEA devices
bulletLong Range wireless internet systems
bulletAIS (Automatic Identification Systems)

 Experience

bullet30,000 Miles over the last 6 years; Offshore and Inshore waters
bulletUS West Coast
bulletMexico East and West Coast
bulletExtensive US East Coast experience both inshore and offshore
bulletSailing from Nova Scotia to Virgin Islands
bulletLatin America both Coasts
bulletRacing Experience as crew Scottish Series Tarbert, Scotland 1998-2000
bulletPortsmouth UK to Lisbon Portugal 1997
bulletPanama Canal Transit in 2002
bullet30+ Years Sailing Experience
bulletSmall Sailing Dingy up to
bulletSailing Yachts of 50 ft.
bulletAvailable for Deliveries and Crew
bulletMature, Fit and able bodied: 5’6” 175 lbs. 57 years old

Personal Details & Additional Expertise/Capabilities

bulletCapable of basic Diesel maintenance and repairs
bulletAccomplished Guitarist and Fiddle player able to entertain Guests and Crew in any musical style
bulletDivorced, 2 grown children, excellent health, no medication, no dietary or physical restrictions, wear glasses, drink rarely, nonsmoker. 

 Retired Medical Executive, recently Licensed Captain Ted is available for Skipper or Crew. Formerly a teacher Ted can train crew and students on sailing, cruising, navigation and communications. Ted has a diverse background and is able to contribute to safe and enjoyable sailing experience for the crew and guests.  Ted is considered to be an all around “good guy to have around” crew member.

More about Captain Ted Vander Wiede

·        Entertaining Musician singing and playing Guitar, Violin/Fiddle and Sax…on a mission to “sail around the world sharing music”

o       Sing along parties

o       Dance Bands

o       Lessons for young and old, beginner to advanced

·        Electronic Technician; sales, installation, maintenance and repairs of...

o       Navigation Electronics and interfacing

o       PC Navigation systems

o       Communications systems

Contact Captain Ted

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Last modified: 07/11/08