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. Since 2003 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 Engineer aboard a 160ft charter sailing yacht that extensively cruised New England and the Caribbean. Prior to that, he served as Captain/Engineer aboard a privately-owned 78ft Commercial Motor Vessel. He is the holder of a U.S. Coast Guard 150-ton Masters License, M.C.A. 200-ton Yachtmaster License, and a British Virgin Islands 100-ton Boatmaster License.

Richard is an avid scuba diver and holds a PADI Divemaster certification. He loves to lead guests on underwater and shoreside excursions, to share the beauty and lore of the Caribbean, and enjoys stargazing at night – sharing his knowledge of night sky and its 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!