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The Crew
Jeffrey Smith learned to sail as a child. After spending several years as a college
gypsy he discovered that one could actually be paid for working on boats and began a career of it. He
worked his way up in the world of tall-ships to a captain position then went on to the West
Coast and got involved with power boats. In all of his experience working with passengers, he
was looking for a more intimate setting where the guests would feel more comfortable and less
hurried. In 1998 Captain Jeffrey and Christine Smith began restoring the M/V David B to bring
their concept of luxury, small-ship cruising to others. Jeffrey loves teaching and explaining
about anything mechanical, and also has become somewhat of a naturalist.
Christine Smith started working on tour and whale watching boats in 2001. It combined
her love for nature and her interest in helping others to enjoy it. She is also an avid birder, and has
worked 7 seasons as a volunteer interpreter for the Eagle Watchers on the Skagit River, where
she helps visitors observe the local eagle population. She is also a founding member of the
Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and currently acting vice-president.
Born and raised a few miles outside of Seattle, Christine spent many weekends and summers at
her grandparent's farm where she learned the value of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as
locally raised meats. As a chef she is dedicated to working with local farmers and fishermen
to bring a distinct Northwest flavor to the table of the David B. Christine has also owned a
small gardening business where she took in many "orphaned" herbs for her own garden. She now
combines them into carefully crafted meals. When you come along on the David B the galley is
always a place for good food and conversation. Christine would love to cook for you, and point
out some wildlife along the way, on your next trip on the David B.
Aaron Mynatt has developed an interest in engines at an early age and spent his teens
hanging around a motorcycle repair shop. He's worked on engines ranging in size from tiny model
engines to cruise ship engines. While originally an Ohioan, he spent summers in Washington
where he is currently in school and working as a shipwright. Aaron is an avid outdoorsman,
enjoying hunting and fishing as well as mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking, camping,
and all-mountain free-skiing.
Aaron came to the David B from a seasonal life of working as a carpenter on custom homes part
of the year and working as a ski lift operator in the winter. The boat life allows him to
continue the seasonal life-style, and enjoy the outdoors year-round. Aaron is fascinated by
anything mechanical and would love to tell you about, (and show you) the ship's engine on your
next trip on the David B.
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