After spending 20 years on the ocean, Denis has taken his passion for leadership on a fresh course as the President and CEO of Ellis Canvas Tents. Throughout his time at sea, Denis came to understand the world in a way that few people have the opportunity to experience. Denis has worked in over 60 countries, managing large-scale projects, leading expeditions, and providing unique experiences to clients from all over the world. He has sailed the equivalent of 6 laps around the globe, spending time in some of the worlds most challenging seas and having crossed the Atlantic Ocean 8 times.
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Chief Executive OfficerEllis Canvas Tents Nov 2021 - Present -
Photographer/Co-OwnerLittle Schooner Studios Feb 2021 - Present -
Owner/CaptainMr. Badger & Co. Aug 2018 - Present
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Freelance Yacht CaptainMovement Sailing Feb 2006 - PresentFreelance Captain/Nautical Mercenary for a variety of vessels 40-90'. International and trans-ocean deliveries. Assemble crew from personal network with relative experience. Manage short handed and heavy weather passages with attention to pre-departure repairs, logistical deadlines, and client expectations. Deliver each vessel clean, in good repair, and with comprehensive handover to incoming skipper. Extensive experience with production and one-off vessels. Extensive remote engineering experience.
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CaptainSchooner "Niki S" Jan 2017 - Feb 2018Oversee all aspects of 72' traditional schooner for private, extensive cruising in the Aegean Sea. Remote itinerary required creative engineering, logistical yoga, and intimate knowledge of Aegean weather patterns/sailing routes.
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Associate ProducerIndian Creek Films Apr 2013 - Oct 2016Assist in filming final racing scenes of film. Prepare 37' Carriacou Sloop for 2500 NM of ocean sailing from Antigua, W.I. to Newport, RI. Execute said passage double handed while filming journey. Assist in procuring funds for post production. PR/marketing throughout New England for successful U.S. premiere and subsequent screenings in New England.
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CaptainSunreef Yachts Dec 2007 - Apr 2013Gdańsk, Woj. Pomorskie, PlCharters, Ocean deliveries, and private cruising on a variety of Sunreef Catamarans including SR 62 “Anassa”, SR 70 “Blue Guru”, SR 58 “In The Wind”, and SR 62 “Moonstone”.Oversee build of SR 62 "El Capi III", commissioning, and delivery from Gdansk, Poland to Luperon,D.R. Via Stockholm, Kiel, Dover, Baleares, Canaries, and Windward islands of the Caribbean.Extensive maintenance and refit experience, remote area engineering, and coordination with warranty service technicians. -
SkipperFyly Yachting Jun 2008 - Oct 2012• Skipper for a variety of sailing yachts from 40 to 60 feet, monohulls and catamarans, for sailing charters and heavy weather deliveries.• Ionian Islands, Cycladic Islands, Dodecanese Islands. Extensive sailing in Aegean and Ionian Seas.
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CaptainS/Y El Capi Iii Jun 2009 - Jun 2010• Commissioning of SR62C28, S/Y El Capi III in Gdansk, Poland: oversee completion of yacht to Owner’s specifications, finalize all acceptance stipulations of contract, and sign off on completion.• Passage and Charters from Gdansk, Poland to Luperon, Dominican Republic via Stockholm Archipelago, Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal, North Sea, Dover Strait, English Channel, Bay of Biscay, North Atlantic, Balearic Islands, Atlantic crossing via Canary Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Granada, and Virgin Islands.
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CaptainS/Y Secret Oasis Dec 2007 - Jun 2008Voyage 580, Catamaran• Permanent Crew for Voyage Charters up to 10 guests.
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First MateS/Y Gold Eagle Jun 2005 - Jun 20071977 Murray Petersen 57' Gaff Schooner• June 2005 to November 2005: Cosmetic Restoration• September 2006 to October 2006: Refastening, Re-caulking of hull• February 2007 to June 2007: Full Rebuild of both masts, booms, gaff booms, hardware and rigging.
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First MateS/Y Best Buddies Nov 2005 - Feb 2007Tayana 64' Decksalon• November 2005 to April 2006: Commissioning and passage from San Diego, California to St. Maarten, Caribbean.• June 2006 to February 2007: Atlantic Crossing: Tortola, BVI to Athens Greece via Azores, Gibraltar and Lefkada. Charters in Greek Isles. Atlantic Crossing from Sotogrande, Spain to Antigua via Canary Islands. Charters in Windward Islands, Caribbean.
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First MateS/Y Ana Nefeli Apr 2006 - Jun 2006Swan 75' RS• Atlantic Crossing: St. Maarten, Caribbean to Villefranche, France via Azores and Mallorca.
Denis Dowling Education Details
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International Yacht Training200 Tons - Unlimited -
Bucks County Community CollegeWorld Religion
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East Stroudsburg University Of PennsylvaniaEducation
Frequently Asked Questions about Denis Dowling
What company does Denis Dowling work for?
Denis Dowling works for Ellis Canvas Tents
What is Denis Dowling's role at the current company?
Denis Dowling's current role is Ringmaster at Ellis Canvas Tents.
What schools did Denis Dowling attend?
Denis Dowling attended International Yacht Training, Bucks County Community College, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania.
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