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Owner / Captain / Engineer / OWSI / Chef

USCG Master w/Sail
96%
Engineer
98%
Culinary & Patisserie Chef
92%
PADI Open Water SUBA Instructor
89%

H

ey! I’m James, a professional Captain and Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Captain by trade, engineer by skill—I sail it, fix it, and somehow make it look easy.

I’ve sailed vessels ranging from 18ft Hobie Catamarans in the Outer Banks of the Carolinas, including numerous monohulls of various sizes up to 65ft with friends and clients in Hawaiian islands, to a 50ft Leopard Catamaran throughout the Caribbean. I consider myself hardworking, professional, and detail-oriented, always striving to make every experience safe and enjoyable.

I’m an outgoing, well-spoken, and goal-oriented person who enjoys meeting new people and connecting over all kinds of conversations. I also like to keep things light I enjoy sharing a good laugh to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. In my free time, I like to learn new skills, travel, explore different cuisines, and spend time cooking and baking. I’m also a scuba instructor with a passion for underwater photography and capturing unique moments both above and below the water.

My long-term goal is to build a small fleet of charter vessels, continue growing within the industry, and continue refining skills necessary for long passages. I look forward to cruising my yacht Resilience throughout the Caribbean and eventually to French Polynesia, creating unforgettable experiences for families and guests along the way.

Biography

USCG Master w/ Sail
Sr. Systems Engineer
Grosbonnet Patisserie Chef
Culinary Chef
PADI OWSI

Address: Yacht Haven Grande, USVI

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    Suite N104
    St Thomas, USVI 00802

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