Captain Neil F. Hodder, Founder and
Co-owner of Safely Moored LLC.

It has been a goal of mine to provide a service that I feel is not only a passion of mine, but also a necessary service that is greatly needed in our ever-growing boating community of South Florida.

I was born in Hollywood, Florida where boating and fishing was an all consuming family lifestyle. I participated annually in the “Waterway Clean-up” and still do to this day. I worked for New River Marina in Ft Lauderdale everyday after school, where I delivered boats on and around the New River.

After High School, I enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. It was a decision that seemed appropriate to continue on with my love of boats and the ocean. After my tenure in the U.S. Coast Guard I continued on with the boating world.

I hold a 100 ton Master License with commercial assistance towing endorsement. I captained numerous vessels ranging from small center consoles to large Motor Yachts, I captained for Sea Tow, repossessed boats for banks and Managed Yachts.

With my extensive knowledge and continued passion with our boating community, SafelyMoored LLC, an On the Water Boat Training/Yacht Management service has been created to serve all who have chosen to enjoy the wonderful life of boating.

South Florida has grown tremendously, and with that, the increase in boat ownership has swelled. With the high population of boaters, safety has become crucial.

It is my goal and the goal of my qualified staff to provide the finest and most comprehensive training in boat handling and safety while focusing on the the recreational boater. We also provide such services as pre-purchase consulting and all captain services.

Make your boating experience an enjoyable one by building confidence with knowledge and training that is second to none.

Fair winds and following seas,
Captain Neil F. Hodder

Kelly Hodder, Co-owner & Office Manager
Safely Moored LLC

Kelly was born in New Jersey but moved to Florida when she was 2 years old. She had nothing to do with the marine industry for 23 years. Then she met Neil Hodder. He took her out on her her first boat ride & she got sick. He married her anyway. She has worked for 2 successful doctor's over the past 10 years. There she learned the skills to running a busy, organized office. Kelly & Neil have been married for 6 years. During this time Kelly has developed a love for boating and a stronger stomach.

Captain Stuart Atherton, Regional Manager
Safely Moored LLC

Captain Stuart grew up in Central Florida and has spent the last five years in South Florida. He has been boating and fishing for as long as he can remember, from the lakes in the Midwest to up and down both coasts of Florida.

While boating is his passion he also brings several years of business experience ranging from sales to overall operations and strategies. He has been instrumental in growth in many different divisions of companies ranging from $5Million to nearly $2Billion in size. At Safely Moored he will be tapping into his boating and business experiences to help bring the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.

Captain Eric was born in Chicago, IL He started boating as a young boy in Lake Michigan. He has traveled many ports on both the east & west coasts and quite literally from Maine to Mexico. Capt Eric has spent many days in all areas of the Bahamas and knows their waters as well as any professional mariner, He has worked on both Tow Boats & commercial tugs and has tremendous knowledge in marine salvage.

Capt Eric is a talented skipper and has experience in nearly all situations on the water, his knowledge and skills will provide you with the confidence you desire.

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