Meet Captain Paul Porter
Paul has loved life on the water since childhood—sailing, surfing, free-diving, and competing in kiteboarding. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest fostered a deep connection to the ocean and a lasting curiosity to explore beyond his home waters.
He began his career as a charter captain in 2014, leading crewed sailing experiences across Sweden, Thailand, Italy, Greece, Croatia, the British Virgin Islands, and the San Juan Islands. In 2016, he moved to the Virgin Islands to captain full-time, guiding all-inclusive dive and sailing charters throughout the USVI and BVI. Living aboard in the Caribbean inspired his adventurous style of connecting guests to the water, while his summers in the Mediterranean brought people into connection with food culture and travel abroad.
Each year, Paul returns to the Mediterranean with a focus on Greece and Italy. When the temperature heats up in Europe, he returns to his home waters in the Pacific Northwest for a summer of immersive sailing experiences aboard his meticulously rebuilt trimaran, Windy.
Meet Chef Charli Bellamy
Charli is an outgoing chef who adores providing culinary adventures for guests while traveling the world. Raised on a small farm in Georgia, she melds her authentic Southern roots with the culinary knowledge gained from years of travel and cooking in dozens of countries and environments. Before becoming a professional chef, she studied chemistry and fashion design in college, managed an NYC specialty coffee shop, created a women’s clothing line, and continues to operate a successful e-commerce clothing business. Now, she is thrilled to feed you.
A woman of many talents, Charli discovered her love of cooking on boats, while on holiday from work in 2015 and decided to take on a new career challenge. After many flights and countries, including Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, Italy, French Polynesia, San Juan Islands, the Bahamas, and the Virgin Islands, she has gained the experience to provide you with an exceptional food experience on charter. She is talented with specialized diets, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto/paleo, and is happy to provide guests with customized menus.
