Latitude 38 February 2006

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LOOKING FOR A NEW CAREER ON the water? SF-based tug and barge company is looking for deckhand/engineers. Must be reliable, hard working and self-motivated. Some boat and mechanical experience preferred, but not required. If you have a positive attitude, we are willing to train. Expect long, odd hours. Applicants must be able to lift wires and lines, and have reliable transportation. We are a drug-free workplace. Apply Westar Marine Services, Pier 50, Shed ‘C’, San Francisco.

CAPTAINS WANTED: BAY QUACKERS. San Francisco’s Duck Tour is now accepting resumés for Captain/Driver positions. Must have at least USCG 25 ton, CPR/First Aid, FCC Radio Lic. and a clean driving record. Wacky personality a plus. Class B bus license a double plus. Call John Scannell (415) 431-3825. Send resumés to: jobs@bayquackers.com.

BALLENA BAY YACHT BROKERS, California dealer for Nordic Tugs, is now interviewing for two sales positions. One in our San Diego offi ce and one in our Alameda office. Let us know why we should hire you. Please reply to: Len@ballenabayyachts.com.

YACHT DETAILING positions available. Well established Bay Area mobile yacht maintenance company is seeking experienced detailers to clean and polish private yachts. Must have high speed machine buffer experience, and valid California driver’s license to drive company-provided fl eet trucks. Seeking individuals who are familiar with boating and marine industry, enjoy working outdoors and have an eye for detail. Experienced auto-detailers are welcome to apply. Full-time hours, health benefi ts, 401k plan. $ based on experience. Call (415) 806-8213 to apply.

CAPTAINS NEEDED. The San Francisco Sailing Company needs several captains for the 2006 season. We are a small charter company operating on Pier 39 in San Francisco. We offer the best pay and steady work sailing the Bay for captains in strong physical condition with charming personalities. For the best job in the world call (415) 378-4887 or email: erik@sailsf.com.

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CAREER POSITIONS IN SAILING CLUB Management and Sales: OCSC Sailing, the premier sailing school on San Francisco Bay, is growing fast and looking for two experienced sailors with a talent for sales and customer service. Sell our award-winning program to a regional and national audience; counsel, mentor and delight our students and members; guide OCSC’s daily operations. Additional information: <http://www.ocscsailing.com/about_ocsc/ jobs.html> Please send resumé and cover letter to: antonia@ocscsailing.com.

NEEDED: HELP TO COMPLETE AND CREW 70-ft yacht for charter in the Caribbean. Small wage to start. Possible liveaboard while yacht is being completed. Must be in good physical condition. Email qualifications to: don@sundancecharter.com.

OUTSIDE MARINE SALES. Svendsen’s Marine Distributing is seeking a dynamic and energetic outside sales person for its wholesale division. The candidate will join Svendsen’s existing sales force and sell wholesale marine products in the greater Bay Area and Northern California. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of marine products and the marine industry. This is a great opportunity for career growth. Please contact John Platt at: jplatt@svendsens.com or call (510) 522-7860.

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AMPHIBIOUS TOUR VEHICLE. Ex-US Army LARC-V, very good condition, many improvments. COI 2007, 26 pass semiprotected, 18 pass near coastal. Standing San Francisco Bay Area. Serious only. Asking $99,000. (415) 971-7447.

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