Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog

Pictured: Nick Williams, on the left, receiving Captains epaulets from Deckhand/Relief Captain GW Rogers.

Officer on deck! West Seattle Water Taxi riders already recognize deckhand Nick Williams, and know him for his great sense of humor and unflappable and easygoing attitude.

Get ready to salute, though. Nick recently received his captain’s license from the United States Coast Guard, and last week started driving the West Seattle route as a relief Captain for the King County Water Taxi.

“It was great to have all the support and all the compliments when I started driving. But it also will be great to not get as wet!” Nick said.

Read more at the Captain’s Blog