{"id":1187,"date":"2020-03-27T09:32:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T09:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/sea-tow-captain-breaking-the-industry-stigma-in-sebastian-florida\/"},"modified":"2023-04-10T19:59:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T19:59:54","slug":"sea-tow-captain-breaking-the-industry-stigma-in-sebastian-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/sea-tow-captain-breaking-the-industry-stigma-in-sebastian-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking the Industry Stigma"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women across the country are breaking the stigma in male-dominated industries. In the field of on-water assistance, Captain Amy Donaldson is doing just that.<\/p>\n

Captain Amy Donaldson, co-owner of Sea Tow Sebastian<\/a> alongside her husband John, is known for her boating expertise and rock-solid confidence. Amy\u2019s self-assurance and fearless attitude has indeed been a constant, enabling her to successfully conquer challenges and continuously break down barriers, a character that she learned at a young age.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Cape May, N.J., Amy says \u201cshe\u2019s always felt like one of the guys.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dad was a diesel mechanic and had a passion for rebuilding Corvettes,\u201d she explains. \u201cI wasn\u2019t the girly type, I always wanted to be in the garage with my dad and can remember being little and turning wrenches. I started young with him and it carried through to where I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Amy is a role model in her field and is confident that gender is not a barrier on the open water. \u201cFor the most part, running a boat is similar to operating a vehicle,\u201d she said. \u201cAs long as you’re attentive, educated, and confident in what you\u2019re doing, you\u2019ll succeed. And that\u2019s in anything that you do.\u201d<\/p>\n

From her years as a competitive swimmer to becoming an expert diver, Amy has always had a passion for the water. She obtained her captain\u2019s license in 2005 after she and John moved to Florida. Not long after that, the couple began managing Sea Tow Sebastian in 2013 and later purchased the franchise in 2017.<\/p>\n

As demanding as the Sea Tow life can be, sunrise and sunsets sure make it all worth it.<\/h4>\n

Overall, Amy says wildlife encounters are her most magical moments on the water.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we\u2019re cruising along, doing a tow and creating a wake, dolphins will come up alongside the boat and you can hear them blowing air. It\u2019s really cool,\u201d she said. \u201cOr when you\u2019re at the dock, rinsing the boats, sometimes manatees come around for a fresh drink of water. Or when you see leopard rays stacked on top of each other like a deck of cards so thick you can\u2019t even see the ocean bottom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, Amy is the lead of operations for the franchise. From taking assistance calls to managing the office, to working with the local community, Amy is the anchor of the operation.<\/p>\n

In the role of dispatcher, you’d certainly call Amy the master of nautical logistics. She portrays a calm authority across a range of situations and her unwavering, take-charge approach inspires trust.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we get a distress call, folks are scrambling. It\u2019s crucial to get all the facts so we are best prepared to assist. It\u2019s just as important to reassure the boater that help is on the way so they feel confident in what\u2019s next.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sea Tow Sebastian\u2019s service area extends from Melbourne down through the Sebastian Inlet and to the southern Vero Beach waters. The operation is thriving within the Sea Tow network and it does not go unnoticed. Most recently, at the 2019 Sea Tow Annual Meeting, Amy was honored with the coveted Georgia Frohnhoefer award. An award named after the Sea Tow Board of Directors Chairwoman, Georgia Frohnhoefer, is one that recognizes outstanding women within the network.<\/p>\n

The confidence nurtured at her father\u2019s side has propelled much of Amy\u2019s career success.<\/h4>\n

In turn, she\u2019s modeling that same assurance to her daughter, Fiona, because she seems to be following in her mom\u2019s footsteps.<\/p>\n

\u201cFiona always wants to be right by my side, despite what we\u2019re doing. She\u2019s a wild child and she jumps into everything headfirst with no fear. She\u2019s a determined little thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a description that could just as easily apply to Amy.<\/p>\n

Read more about Sea Tow Women at the Helm here.<\/a><\/p>\n

MEMBER BENEFITS BEYOND 24\/7 TOWING<\/h4>\n

As the premier leader in on-water boating assistance, Sea Tow members receive\u00a0the most comprehensive benefits<\/a>\u00a0available. Membership includes a full suite of on-water assistance services for every boat you own, rent lease or bareboat charter. Learn more about\u00a0our membership options<\/a>\u00a0today. To find the Sea Tow closest to you, use\u00a0our service locator<\/a>\u00a0or call our Customer Care Team at\u00a0800-4-SEATOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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