John C. Diel
Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, BS, MBA
USCG Captain # 1511603
FCC Tech / General KC8YWP
40, 000 Great Lake miles
11, 000 open ocean miles.
2004 BVI to Bermuda (4th Place) "Crown Royal"
2004 Bermuda to Hampton "Crown Royal"
2006 Fort Lauderdale to St Thomas, non stop "Soarcia" John Gaul
2007 Hampton to BVI Carib 1500 (2nd Place OA) "Didi Mai" Gordon Johnson
2008 Bermuda to Annapolis, double handed "LaBella Mae II" Phil Clapperton
2008 Lake Superior to Hampton Va "Crown Royal"
2008 Hampton Va to BVI Carib 1500 "Wanderlust II" Mike Harker
2009 BVI Carib to Hampton VA "Didi Mai" Gordon Johnson
2009 Marsh Harbour Bahamas to Antigua "Sweetest Thing" Steve Stickler
I have owned a sailboat since 1976
Currently own a Beneteau 510 "Crown Royal"