Known Aliases: JD, The Big Leipoldski, The Dude, His Dudeness, El Duderino, J Dudemeister, Captain Ahab.
Occupation: US Dept of Navy Public Affairs Specialist
Age: 52
Sailing Experience: Learned to sail in the BVI in 1998 through  formal training with the Offshore Sailing School.  Practices night sailing and other skills with the Pentagon Sailing Club on Chesapeake Bay.
Cruising Experience: Two Years.  Bought DaixDream (2001 Beneteau 40CC) and placed her in the Sunyachts/Sunsail/Stardust fleets.  Cruises either her or another boat two to three times annually. Skippered a Beneteau 40CC, a  Jeanneau 40DS, and a Lagoon 38 since February 2001.
Favorite
Anchorage:
Wherever the boat is anchored, otherwise Sandy Cay off Jost Van Dyke, BVI.
Favorite Beverage: Whatever is in the can or glass in his hand, otherwise Bud Light, a frosty-cold Bushwacker, or one of “Swims with Turtle’(s)” famous Rummers.
Responsibilities aboard The Usual Suspects: N/A, but aboard DaixDream serves as Chief Dictator.
Cruising Goals: Upon retirement in 6 years, practice, piracy, proficiency (the three Ps) skills and hone his air-guitar skills while cruising the Caribbean for a year.
Cruising Motto: “Obvious they don’t know I always have the right-of-way”
Website: DaixDream Website



JD with his favorite toy - DaixDream

          
Squeaky clean!


Entertaining the troops.

 

 

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