
Personal Accomplishments
Mother of four children, eleven grandchildren
Committed Relationship with Bob Philburn
Registered Nurse, Masters Healthcare Administration/Education
USCG Captain License 100 ton Masters with Towing
Delivery/Instructional Captain along US East coast to Caribbean
Founder and Executive Director OceansWatch North America
(www.oceanswatch.wix.com/oceanswatch-na)
Presenter: Confidence Building for Crew Seminars
Professional musician, singer songwriter, plays Irish whistle, Bodhran, Steel Pan, Guitar, Uke, Harmonica
Produced 4 music CDs: Alone at Sea, Keepin On, Live in Miami, Love's Beginnings
Published books: Captain D Children Series with audio versions plus original songs (2 books),
Published articles: Cruising World article, featured in Sail Magazine, Ocean Navigator, Soundings...
5th place in Mixed class - General Clinton Memorial Canoe Race, Bainbridge, NY
Four book titles underway:
Confidence at Sea: the art of sailing boats with engines and multiple systems
Songs of a Sailor:Finding my Way, Inspired Insanity Around the World
Plenty of Time to Think
Music Lyric Compilation
For Donna's Story click here
Sponsors:
Red Port Global Marine Networks
Dave Spalding,
Robert Rosenkranz,
Jamestown Distributors Total Boat
Bristol Marine,
Subsalve USA Inc,
Weems and Plath
Joan and Gregg Conover,
Steve and Beverly Leers,
Scott Berg- Chardonnay
Herreshoff Museum,
Cape Horn Steering Vane
Bell Plantation,
SeaStar Treasure Shop
Bristol Elks Members,
Halsey Herreshoff,
Dr. Anthony Nathanson
Dr. David Leinquist
Lifespan Marion Hospital
Island Planet Sails,
Bacon Sails ,
Selden,
Rudy's Pub- Lake Worth
Palm Beach Sailing Club
Jim Grey
Bruce Schwab,
Vela Sailing Supply,
Sue Stewart
Monthly Donors on Paypal:
Tara, Kevin