From a very young age, Captain Dave has been passionate about sailing, in fact, just about everything about the water.  He has been the captain of his own boats starting since he was six years old with his 7’ wooden rowboat, a very aged classic reportedly it weighed in at about one ton…  As a youth he sailed the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee, racing in Sailfish Regattas, day sailing the family 14’ Oday Javelin, and exploring the Abaco Sea, Bahamas in “Downwind” a 36’ Allied Seabreeze.  

After finishing school, Captain Dave lovingly restored “Vida Mia” a classic 1942 31’ Friendship Sloop and his passion emerged for his skills as a sailor and a shipwright.  Vida Mia took him throughout the New England coast including the 1976 Tall Ships Parade in Boston harbor to quietly explore Downeast Maine, including well east of Schoodic Point.  

Most recently, Captain Dave has owned and restored “Querencia”, classic 44’ Alden Cutter and is now finishing up an extensive restoration and upgrade of “Capricia”, a 54 Alden Cutter.  

Mr. King holds a USCG 100 ton, Master Captain’s License, an MEd degree in Experiential Education, was a Watch Officer and Sailing Instructor for Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, and has accumulated over 1,300 days at sea.