Delana Mae Yacht Charter Catamaran

Crew Profile

Ron grew up In Westport, Connecticut on the Atlantic Coast. Growing up on the beach he took to the water as a child and never looked back. At the age of 10 he began racing in the Junior Sailing Association all over the Long Island Sound. His passion growing up was competitive sailing and he has continued to race season after season for the last 20 years. A love for sailing has been in his blood since he was a young child. He spent summers sailing to and from Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and the British Virgin Islands. In his spare time he also enjoys surfing, wake boarding, scuba diving, beach volleyball and snowboarding.

Ron became a Sailing instructor in his late teens and worked as a skipper for regattas including the Atlantic Nationals. He also has experience managing race committees, acting as a safety chase boat, as well as setting up race courses. When he isn’t racing he can be found chartering in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. He has worked for multiple high end charter companies globally over the years and loves showing his guests what makes sailing his passion for so many years. Guests looking to learn more about sailing or receive there ASA certification will enjoy Ron’s fun-loving instruction on board!

Katy is an avid ocean lover and an intrepid foodie. With her dad’s profession as a marine mechanic, Katy spent her time up and down the East coast, eventually residing full time in coastal Wilmington, NC. There, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Marine Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies. Her large family and German roots inspired her interest in cooking, and her passion for the environment and new adventure led her travels all over the Caribbean, Northern, and Central America. Katy is an outdoor, adventure enthusiast; she has spent years teaching surfing and marine science, playing volleyball and soccer, and enjoying fishing and SCUBA diving. Her years of history in the restaurant and service industry provide experience and insight. Her passion for sustainability makes her specialties in sea-to-table culinary cooking and waste management - providing the freshest and most colorful meals. To her, flavor and freshness are essential. Katy is very hands-on and enjoys a challenge, hence her move to the Caribbean to pursue the charter chef career.