Captain: John Crupi

Captain John Crupi grew up sailing in Southern Florida and began working on sport fish boats in his teens. He developed a passion for the sport and started operating as well as managing a variety of boats. He worked for Hatteras Yachts for four years before starting his own yacht management company in South Florida. John refitted several yachts in the 50’ to 80’ range along with maintaining an average of fifty boats per month as managing partner of Horizon Yacht Management. His years of experience on the East Coast eventually led to a shift into motor yachts. Making a move to Seattle landed him the position of first mate aboard Dorothea. He took over as Captain in September 2003.

John’s enthusiasm and knowledge of sport fishing has had a significant impact on the cruising schedule and management of Dorothea. In 2003 John purchased and outfitted a 26’ Glacier Bay named Post One. The fishing boat was a big hit with the owner and in June 2004 the Glacier Bay was traded for a larger and more comfortable 33’ Grady White. For the past three years Dorothea and Post One have cruised and fished some of the world’s most prestigious spots with great success.

John participated in the 2002 Port Townsend yard time and over the last three years it has been his goal to initiate and complete the major refit that is now taking place in Seattle. John’s relationship with the owners and their deep connection and love for the boat has compelled him to make Dorothea ready and able to cruise the world for many years to come.
 

First Mate/Administrator:
Jenifer Mosley

Jenifer Mosley joined the crew of Dorothea in September 2003 as First Mate after previously working aboard as stewardess for a short time. Her love for the water and boating began at a young age growing up on the coast of North Carolina. After graduating from North Carolina State, with a B.S. in Travel and Tourism Management, she entered the yachting industry.

Jenifer worked aboard the Calypso, a 72’ Stephens, for 2 years as Mate/Stew traveling the East Coast. Her desires to forward her career and for continued travel convinced her to obtain her 100 ton USCG Masters License. Jenifer then shifted her focus and became the co-owner and captain of LuLu Cruises, a sightseeing boat operating in N.C. and Florida. In 2001 she returned to the yachting industry as a freelance Mate/Stew until landing a Mate’s position aboard Magic Time, a 107’ Christensen. Traveling the West Coast on Magic Time Jenifer was introduced to the crew of Dorothea while in San Diego.

During shipyard periods, Jenifer multi-tasks and expands her duties to include office management, budgeting, accounting, and all other necessary evils. In her spare time Jenifer enjoys hiking, wakeboarding, surfing, and fishing.

Jenifer and John have been working together as a team for the past 4 ½ years. Both Jenifer and John see Dorothea not only as a job, but as a way of life, and would like to thank the owners for this amazing opportunity.