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Below you will find a list of vetted Captains that are qualified to Operate our boats.
If you have chosen that you would like a Captain to operate your rental please note; All captains are considered independent contractors and should be directly contacted and hired by the renter.
Hi, my name is Sean. I am a Graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and the College of William and Mary. I Have spent time sailing on vessels of all sizes for the last 11 years. Specifically, the luxury cruise industry for National Geographic, military grade vessels, and vessel delivery. I have experience operating in heavy weather, ice, shallow water and tight quarters. I have operated vessels in the Hampton Roads area for the last 5 years.
Hello! I'm Tyler, I have lived here in Norfolk for 7 years. Originally from New England, i have spent my entire adult life working on the water as a sailing coach. I spend around 180 days a year on the water both for work and for pleasure. In addition to my time on the water, i maintain several sail and powerboats and am comfortable with marine mechanical and electrical systems. In my downtime i enjoy fishing, golf and film photography. With experience on motor and sailboats up to 70', I'm happy to share my love of the water with anyone and everyone.
My name is Christopher, I am an able Seaman working on 105 foot tugboat. The vessel is tasked with pushing and towing petroleum barges and line bunkering for other vessels. My duties onboard include but are not limited to, making and breaking tow, making and breaking push setups, maintenance of the vessel, and maintaining vessel safety equipment.
Hello, my name is Ryan Markham, I am a Navy veteran with 15 years of boating experience working on tug boats and part time Captain on fishing charters. Extensive knowledge of Chesapeake Bay and surrounding tributaries.
My name is Chris Fant, I worked at Bills Marine where I assisted mechanics, trailered boats to and from the boat ramp, as well as test drove boats. I'm currently a tug boat captain for Moran Towing and operate tugs 100 feet in length and weighing between 230-350 gross tons. Growing up on the water here, I'm very familiar with the Chesapeake Bay and most of its tributaries especially the Elizabeth and Lafayette River.
I have been on the water my whole life. My dad has been an avid fisherman for as long as I can remember. I first started driving boats when I was just a kid with him. I work for the city of Virginia Beach currently 4 days a week. I am a hydrographic/Land survey crew supervisor. I spend a lot of time on the water for work (at least once a week, sometimes daily) Our current vessels that we drive are Jon boats with small 9.9hp tiller motors (rarely used), we just got an 18 foot sea ark center console with a 60hp mercury and the boat that I drive regularly is a 25 foot RBS (similar to a coast guard boat) with twin 225hp Mercury's. I have been trained by a retired coast guard captain that now works for the city of VB.
My name is Eric, I am a 25 Ton Masters License Captain. I have been a live aboard for many years and hold 4 seasons operating both fishing and recreational vessels as a merchant mariner. I sail with 7 years total sea time and have sailed the entire east coast as well as the passage from Cali to Hawaii. I hold an FAA private pilot license, aviation degree, and an FAA airframe & power plant mechanic license. I love fixing and operating vessels of any kind!
My name is Mike, I'm a licensed captain, instructor, retired naval officer, and an environmentalist focused towards cleaning Virginia's waterways and transitioning the pleasure boat industry away from Internal Combustion Engines. During my 21 year naval career I captained high speed small craft, led and trained diverse maritime teams, and had the unique pleasure to captain civilian sailboats, yachts, and powerboats. I served 51 months abroad in 26 countries, which provided tremendous opportunity for learning and growth, and serves as the foundation of my expertise. I enjoy sharing my passion for boating, nature, family, and I volunteer as a youth basketball coach and Virginia Boating Safety Instructor.
As far as experience, I started the marine patrol unit at Langley AFB in 2009. I've worked water survival/search and rescue for numerous sorties with USCG, USAF, NNPD, HPD, as well as numerous hurricanes. I also enjoy boating/fishing in my free time. Oh, and I can backup a trailer lol. Thank you for your consideration in this manner.
Liam Perkins here. I grew up on the water going for over two weeks at a time to the 1000 islands on the St Lawrence river in upstate New York. Good times!! I have been going there since I was a baby. Got my first boaters license at like 12 years old or younger. Very comfortable operating water vessels. I also own my own 13 ft Boston whaler that I use regularly during summer. Confidence is key operating any vehicle.
Excited to be involved.
My name is Phillip Morales, I live in Virginia Beach. I have been in Hampton Roads for a little over 8 years. A little bit about my history with boating, I grew up on the lake of the ozark's in Missouri. I have Captained everything from wave runners, pontoons, tritoons, center consoles, troll boats and 35ft Carolina classic deep sea fishing boat powered by 2 480hp turbo engines. My captain experience includes fishing trips, tubing, water skiing and charters. I have Over 20 years experience on one of the busiest and craziest lakes in the United States, including open ocean experience. I have boating maintenance, loading and unloading experience. For a reference, Erick Pinzon himself has joined me at my family's house on the lake, where I captained 8 adults and 5 kids across the 95 mile lake. In my 20 years experience, I have never had a single boating accident or incident. You can also ask my reference Erick Pinzon, that I would make a great captain for electrified marina because of my boating knowledge, professionalism, and respect for the water.
I have been pleasure boating for about 8 years now. I love to be on the water and I know plenty of spots to show people around