Capt. Peter J. Cassidy
251 New Bedford Road
Rochester, MA 02770
Peter@BuzzardsBayYachtServices.com
(617)470 3382
Yacht Maintenance
Buzzards Bay Yacht Services (President 2005 - )
 2006 - 2007 Hands on Manager for the rebuild of “Dorade” 52 wooden
yawl. Work includes re-framing, planks, interior removal and reinstallation, systems and upon completion on going care of the yacht.
 2006 – 2007 Re-decking Little Harbor 38, systems upgrades and upon
completion on going care of the yacht.
 2006 General maintenance and repairs 72’ yawl “Kathleen” including
major teak deck repair.
 2006 Re-deck Famosa 41, bulkhead and cabin house repairs.
 2006 Refit Freedom 32, interior refinish, removed motor and transmission
for service, replaced all system on the boat.
 2005 built 64’ sitka spruce spar for “Siren”, 45’ S&S New York 32 sloop.
 2005 Re-decking 34’ Alden Malabar Sr.
`Independent Contractor (2002 – 2005)
 Winter/Spring 2004 –Refit “Rara Avis” Hidden Harbor 48. Work
included repairing rotten fiberglass combings, re-painting decks and
replacing companion way hatch. Managed two sub-contractors on this
project.
 Winter/Spring 2004 – Refit “Just One” Cape Dory 30 replaced most
systems and repainted the decks with non-skid.
 Fall 2003 – Prepared “Lady B” Swan 53, for her trip to St. Martin.
Worked closely with NEB and the owner to ensure the boat was ready for
the winter season. Delivery Captain on the trip.
 Managed and maintained the “Lady B” Swan 53, summer of 2002 and
2003. Upgraded several deck systems for racing, including mainsheet,
spinnaker sheets and guys, spinnaker pole, baby stay.
 Extensive and ongoing rebuild of “Siren” New York 32 hull #20.
“Siren” was re-launched in July of 1999.
 1993 Prepared “Vagabond” a 32 foot Pearson Vanguard for a
circumnavigation of the globe. Several measures were undertaken to
transform a weekend cruiser into a world cruiser. Including replacing all
of the standing rigging, adding battery space, storage space, building a two
piece dinghy, installing electronics, larger alternator and adding safety
equipment.
Sailing Experience
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Owner/Captain “Siren” NY32 2006 Newport Bermuda race (June 2006),
finished 4th out of 178 in IRC.
Watch Captain “Kathleen” 72’ yawl Marion to Bermuda (June2005)
Delivery Captain “Affinity” Swan 48 Newport, RI to Tortola (Nov, 2004)
Watch Captain “Lady B” Swan 53 Newport Bermuda (June 2004)
Delivery Captain “Lady B” Swan 53 Newport, RI to St. Martin (Nov,
2003)
Delivery Captain “Lady B” Swan 53 Bermuda to Newport, RI (June,
2003)
Crew aboard “Kathleen” 72’ Yawl Marion to Bermuda (June 2003)
Delivery Captain “Lady B” Swan 53 Antigua to Newport, RI (April,
2003)
Delivery Captain “Affinity”, Swan 48 from Newport to Tortola (Dec
2002).
Helmsman onboard NY32 “Falcon” during 2002 NYYC cruise.
Crew aboard “Lady B” Swan 53, in the 2002 Newport Bermuda race.
Captain of “Kathleen” (formerly “Zorra”) 72 foot wooden yawl summer of
1998. This was a fill in position, while I was working full time.
Captain of “Vagabond” a 32 foot Pearson Vanguard. Completed a two
and half year East to West circumnavigation from Nov 1993 to June of
1996 logging 34,000 ocean miles.
Grew up sailing on “Cimba” 25 foot catboat. Coastal cruised in New
England from Maine to Connecticut.
Racing
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Education
License
Successfully raced “Siren” in both PHRF events and wooden boat regattas
recent results include: 1st in class 2006 Opera House Cup, 1st in fleet and
class 2006 Egg Reach Regatta.
Crew aboard Swan 53 “Lady B” Antigua Race week 2003 and Heineken
Regatta 2004.
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Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
BA Business Administration 1992.
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USCG 100 Ton Captains License #926080