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About the Intrepid The Intrepid, launched in 2007 is new to the San Diego Sportfishing Fleet. She is a grand 116' ABS class steel-hulled beauty. The Intrepid boasts an unmatched level of luxury and comfort combined with the most advanced electronics and features imaginable.
——————————— Captain Kevin Osborne Taking the helm in 2008, the Intrepid's first full season of operation, Kevin delighted his guests with uncanny fishing instincts resulting in astounding angler success rates including numerous notable catches. But Kevin's fishing prowess is only part of the story. Guests and crew alike are consistently impressed with Kevin's likeable and enthusiastic demeanor and his desire to build personal relationships with each and every vacationing angler aboard. "Kevin truly appreciates the meaning of customer service. His interpersonal skills and deep commitment to being chiefly responsible for delivering life-long memories for our guests is what sets Kevin apart from so many. It's a pleasure and a privilege to have him on board" -- Ken Price, Intrepid Owner Customer Testimonials "Kevin's personality is like no other skipper I have run across in my travels. He transmits a level of confidence and skill that makes it very easy to relax from the minute you board the boat. At the same time he is totally plugged in to the needs of EVERY passenger. I honestly don't know how he does it. I am absolutely in awe by the family atmosphere you experience as soon as your feet step on this beautiful vessel. He runs a tight ship without the need to raise his voice. These are all truly characteristics of an up and coming long range legend!" -- Keith Crawford - Contractor, Santa Clarita, CA "Having first met Kevin on the Shogun, It was immediately obvious what a genuine and caring person he is. He was extremely helpful to the needs of the fisherman. After finding him on the Intrepid now, I remember these traits of his. He gives great seminars that are not boring and long, but informative. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make a great fishing experience for the passengers. He is always out on deck when we are fishing, offering advice and encouragement. Best of all, he finds fish and makes the Intrepid long range experience, memorable." -- Steve Volkers - 'Rod Rack', Big Game Tackle Retailer
"I met Kevin Osborne quite a few years ago, on another long range boat. I noted from early on in our relationship, he is a guy with great fish sense. When I discovered Kevin would be the #1 guy on the luxurious boat Intrepid, I booked a couple of trips right away. And I have now had two fantastic voyages on the boat with Kevin, and look forward to the 3 trips I'm making with them this year." -- David Choate - Pro-Staffer, Torrance, CA
——————————— Javier Quintanar In 1999 Javier embarked on an adventure. After more than 30 years in land-based endeavors, he dove headfirst into the long-range sportfishing industry. It wasn't long before he was totally hooked on what he considers the perfect combination of his love for the culinary arts and the outdoors. During tenure as Executive Chef aboard the Sportfisher Polaris Supreme -- where a reputation for the menu as well as her catch is notorious -- Javier has always received excellent guest reviews. Javier takes pride in his special brand of cuisine, which layers textures and flavors in artistically presented dishes. His creativity and culinary imagination have earned him praise from critics and guests alike. It is his goal to provide memorable and delicious gourmet meals, featuring fresh seafood, international flavors, and personal recipes to compliment your stay aboard the Intrepid . We are proud and excited to have Javier aboard the Intrepid for her inaugural season. We are certain he will provide cuisine that will please and surprise.——————————— ——————————— With nearly 30 years of wide-ranging experience in the sport fishing industry, Carol Wood brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Intrepid Sportfishing team. Starting in her late teens, Carol got off to a running start in the industry working for Frank LoPreste, the successful owner/captain of long-range boats Searcher and Royal Polaris. As part of LoPreste's team, she worked for two years as an office assistant and buyer prior to her promotion to office manager for San Diego's premier sport fishing operation Fisherman's Landing. Carol's management duties at Fisherman's Landing included chartering boats, reservations, bookkeeping, radio communications, handling fishing permits and boat licenses, and employee training and supervision. Carol joined Intrepid Sportfishing in 2002 as General Manager and has been instrumental in the planning and promotion of the Intrepid . Her experience and contacts in the industry have played a key role in developing relationships with sponsors, charter groups and trade organizations. Carol's responsibilities for the Intrepid also include customer relations, reservations, website design, promotion and accounts receivable. ——————————— |
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Kevin Osborne brings a wealth of experience, professionalism and a life-long passion for fishing to the Intrepid Team. His diverse background of guiding, as well as managing a Baja fishing lodge and skippering private yachts led to his joining the San Diego Sportboat "Shogun" in 2001, where he spent the next 5 years plying the fish-rich waters of Baja Mexico. 
Javier Quintanar has extensive experience
as an executive chef that spans decades. Professionally
trained in international cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu
culinary academy, Javier's experience ranges from
co-owning and operating his own restaurant, banquet catering, and
Executive Chef positions with impressive resorts and cruise ships
-- to kitchen design, menu development, management and purchasing.
His career has sent him to places like Hawaii, San Diego, and Hollywood.
He has had major roles in establishments such as the Makaha
Hawaiian Resort , The San Diego Horton
Grand Hotel , and the Missouri based Showboat Branson Belle,
to name a mere few. He has received accolades wherever
he has traveled.