CREW PROFILES
Captain: Doug SchuchNationality: US
Number of Crew: 2
Crew Profiles:
Captain Doug Schuch hails North Carolina. In North Carolina Capt. Doug enjoyed working as an instructor for whitewater canoeing, kayak paddling, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing. Captain Doug’s love of sailing has taken him up and down the U. S. coast from New England to Florida down to South and Central American coasts, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Eastern Caribbean, and Atlantic Islands, including Canaries, Azores and Cape Verdes. Capt. Doug is an excellent chef, an occasional writer for the Sailing Magazines, a good chess player and a non smoker. A long time boat owner Capt. Doug also has extensive experience as the head bartender of the world famous Westin resort in St. John. His knowledge and experience in the U. S. and British Virgin Islands delighting guests aboard various day sail yachts these last six years coupled with his desire to show you the very best will surely lead to the vacation experience you so richly deserve.

Chef/Mate Alice Thigpen also holds a US Coast Guard license along with her PADI SCUBA Instructor license. She has worked on many yachts (Calypso, Wayward Sailor, Noshooz and Ocean Runner) in the U. S. and British Virgins over the last six years and love sharing the amazing underwater world with others both diving and snorkeling. She and Captain Doug have sailed together many times and look forward to sharing both the yacht, the food and the amazing underwater world of the Caribbean.
     
Seattle, WA
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