Captain Richard DeBadts

Captain Richard grew up in upstate New York and fell in love with sailing on the Great Lakes where he spent as much time as possible sailing and racing on Lake Erie. He has extensive sailing and cruising experience along the entire US East Coast down through the Caribbean and has transited the Panama Canal twice aboard small sailing yachts, sailing the Pacific Coast of Central America and Mexico. Over the past seven years he has lived aboard sailboats in New England, Chesapeake Bay, Florida and the Caribbean.

Richard has completed numerous offshore sailboat deliveries and has worked professionally as a Marine Surveyor and Shipwright's Apprentice. He has worked aboard several yachts and most recently served as Captain/Engineer aboard a privately-owned 78-ft motor vessel, followed by Engineer aboard a 160-ft charter sailing yacht that extensively cruised New England and the Caribbean. He holds his US Coast Guard 150-ton Master's License along with his M.C.A. 200-ton Yachtmaster License.

Richard is an avid snorkeler, and scuba diver, and is working towards his Divemaster certification. He loves to lead guests on shoreside excursions, to share the beauty and lore of the Caribbean and enjoys stargazing at night - sharing his knowledge of night sky and it's awesome beauty.

Richard looks forward to creating the perfect cruising vacation tailored to your individual wishes and desires. With his attention to detail and easy-going disposition, you are sure to experience an unforgettable vacation with just the right mix of adventure and relaxation!