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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
——————————— Captain Mike Pritchard 
Growing up in Ventura in the late 80's, I spent all of my free time fishing. I was fortunate to start my sport-fishing career (at the young age of 9) with some of the best, such as the Cavanaugh brothers and Shawn Steward, of whom I have been fortunate enough to have crewed with. Throughout my school years, I worked summers and weekends on two of the premier charter boats in the area, the Mirage and the Pacific Eagle (the Mings family speaks for itself). In 1996 I moved to San Diego. I went to work for one of the industries' best, Ray Sobiek (if not the hardest captain to work for) on the Producer. During this time I acquired my captain's license by the age of 20 and was taught to fish San Diego and Northern Baja Sobiek style (110%). Looking for a new challenge, I went to work with Pat Cavanaugh and the crew of the Excel in 1998. As I quickly moved up in the ranks, I took on the role of engineer within my first year. Bill Poole's motto was (YOU CAN'T RUN THE BOAT UNTIL YOU KNOW HOW TO FIX IT!) By 2001 I had earned the right to start running the boat alongside Shawn Steward. After several years on the Excel, I was offered the opportunity to run my own operation. So in early 2003 I left the Excel, and began 5 very successful years aboard the International Star, an ultra limited load 1 to 6 day charter boat. With private staterooms, big catches, and an exemplary crew, customer service and satisfaction were the main priority. Until recently, the year of 2009 was spent as Captain of the charter boat, Coral Sea. Our winters were spent fishing Oxnard and summers in San Diego. Thoughts of buying this clean charter boat was thwarted by our shaky economy and when the chance to run the newest top of the line long ranger presented itself... I had to jump aboard. My wife, Melody and son Alex have spent their share of time on the water as well as taking part in the business from time to time. My hobbies include hunting, snow boarding, golf, surfing, diving, and of course fishing. ——————————— 
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——————————— Javier Quintanar Javier has resigned his position on Intrepid as of 1-4-2012. Thank you Chef, you will be missed.
——————————— 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. ——————————— ———————————
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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. 