FREDDY Privatyacht

Captain - Patrick Baltz (U.S.)Captain Patrick grew up on the water surrounded by the many lakes in Northern Minnesota. From a very early age, Patrick worked assisting and helping run their family owned business, operating a lakeside resort. It was from this young age Patrick grew a passion for being on the water. During this time he learned valuable skills and confidence that has helped him excel in his boating and yachting career today. In addition, working on the resort has helped nourish his experience in working with clients by providing them with quality customer service, setting up guided fishing tours, water sport instructions and excursions along with the general maintenance of the resort.With the love for water and boats, Patrick immersed himself into the yachting capital of the world, Fort Lauderdale. This is where his professional yachting career began and spans back 22 years. During his career, Patrick worked his way up from First Mate to Captain. He has had the opportunity of working with both private and charter yachts. He has gained extensive Maritime experience, including both technical and mechanical, on a myriad of vessels. Patrick is both dynamic and a supportive ship captain having hands on experience and vessel piloting, on board crew management and most importantly the safety of all guests and crew on board. Patrick is very approachable, kind and likes a good laugh. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, water sports, fishing, hunting and traveling. His yachting travels include US East Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys, Bahamas, Mexico, Caribbean and Europe.

Patrick is joined by two experienced freelance crew members.