Captain William Smith

• The "Riptide" is owned and operated by Capt. William Smith. "Capt. Smitty" has worked on party boats in the Bay Area for over 50 years, has been a licensed captain for 37 years, and has been involved in Half Moon Bay fishing for the past over 36 years. Much of his time in Half Moon Bay has been with Capt. John's "Blue Horizon," as well as other boats, including the three "catboats" – the Huli Cat, Top Cat, and Pogie Cat.

  Capt. Smitty's Riptide Sportfishing specializes in providing personalized attention to individuals and small groups. His enthusiasm for fishing makes your trip memorable. The F/V Riptide is a 40' fiberglass hull, equipped with turbo diesel, state-of-the art electronics, and is licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard. Riptide is located on "H" dock at Pillar Pt. Harbor in El Granada (near Half Moon Bay), California.

  RIPTIDE SPORTFISHING is an owner/operated independent party boat located in Pillar Point Harbor, El Granada (near Half Moon Bay), California.

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• U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Certification: Number 501216
• Captain William E. Smith, U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Merchant Marine Officer: Number 843229
• Member in Good Standing: Drug Testing Consultant

2nd Captain /Crew Mike Cabanas

2nd Captain / Crew Lee Gualtieri

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