SEA DOG

Detalles del yate

CHARTER BOAT OF THE YEAR - CRUISING WORLD Lounging around on the flybridge a few steps removed from the helm station on a breezy afternoon in the Virgin Islands is pretty darned enjoyable. In fact so is strolling about the boat and taking in the expansive views from numerous vantage points. On this boat, the great outdoors literally pour into the saloon and sleeping cabins thanks to the wall of glass and overhead skylight that spans the saloon.It offers one master cabin with queen berth, lounge area, en-suite bath and equipped with TV and two additional spacious queen cabins each with en-suite bath.

Yacht Crew

MEET THE CREW
Captain: Mike Marier
Chef/First Mate: Julie Marier
November 1 2023 -1 April 30th 2024

Mike y Julie se conocieron poco después de terminar la escuela secundaria, y desde entonces, nunca más se separaron. Mientras criaban a sus hijos, Mike y Julie pasaron vacaciones familiares en el Norte, lo cual siempre implicaba pasar tiempo en el agua paseando en bote, pescando, esquiando, andando en bicicleta y atesorando muchos momentos inolvidables en familia. También viajaron a destinos tropicales para escapar del frío en los meses de invierno. En una oportunidad, hicieron un viaje familiar a las Islas Vírgenes y entonces tuvieron la certeza de que, en algún momento, volverían para siempre a ese lugar. Cuando sus hijos crecieron, Mike y Julie compraron un velero en Florida, pasaron un tiempo allí y luego dieron el salto definitivo para volver a las islas después de vender su casa y todas sus pertenencias en 2019. Desde entonces, se dedican con éxito a brindar servicios de charter.
Mike creció en la tierra de los 10.000 lagos y aprovechó todas las oportunidades que se le presentaron para disfrutar del agua.
As a boy and young man he spent many summers up north at the family cabin taking advantage of all water sports. It’s here that Mike developed his love of being on the water. Mike has been an entrepreneur most of his life and has, along with Julie run a personal training business, owned a fitness center and worked in the oil fields. In his free time, Mike enjoys working out, reading and 'wrenching' on things. Mike looks forward to showing his guests a great time and all the amazing experiences the islands have to offer.
Julie nació en Minnesota y se mudó a California durante su adolescencia. Allí se enamoró del océano, y de la paz y serenidad que le transmitía.
Julie’s love of cooking and food started at a young age as her mother was a wonderful cook and teacher and had Julie in the kitchen with her. Because of her early start, Julie worked in the service industry in many different fields after moving back to Minnesota. Julie loves to cook a wide range of foods but her favorites are comfort style, using fresh local ingredients. Julie’s hobbies are crocheting, cooking, working out with Mike and people watching :).
Espera con ansias que usted y su familia los visiten para tener una experiencia inolvidable. Para Mike y Julie, la mayor satisfacción es poder ayudar a que otras personas conozcan el destino de sus sueños y guarden en su retina recuerdos que seguirán vivos durante toda la vida.




Captain: Nick Wilson
Chef/First Mate: Kate VanVorst
May 1st - september 30th, 2024

Captain Nick has spent more of the last 20 years on the water than on land. He began his cruising career at the age of 20 in southern California, sailing an engineless 27-ft monohull from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez. After a decade of learning to sail and kiteboard while working as an engineer, he sailed to Hawaii single handed to pursue a career on the water as a Captain. He has driven thousands of charters and tours on everything from high-powered zodiacs to an 87-ft replica paddle wheel. In 2017, he took a sabbatical to prepare his own boat for sailing to the South Pacific, where he spent 6 months in the Marquesas and Tuamotus.

Kate grew up on the coast of Delaware and has loved being in and on the water from a very young age. She has spent the majority of her adult life in North Carolina, where she earned a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Her catamaran experience also began in college, working as logistics manager and first mate for a liveaboard summer camp based in St. Maarten. Her cooking and service experience has included high volume beach bars, fine dining restaurants and private country clubs.

Kate and Nick met in St.Thomas, where they both relocated for work during the pandemic. After a successful charter season, they decided to take a season off and invest in their own boat. In 2022, they sailed Calypso, their 32’ monohull more than 4,000 miles from North Carolina to Grenada.The trip solidified their love for Caribbean cruising, and they look forward to running charters again on Sea Dog in 2024.