Like, Kate, his older and much wiser (*wink, wink) sister, he’s been coming to the VI since he was in diapers. He grew in in Northern California (Bay Area) and New England (Boston), so he has a great appreciation for both coasts. As a history major, he loves uncovering new facts and stories about the USVI-there is always more to learn!
Mackenzie is your go-to girl for all things Salty Daze! Catch her running around the dock in the mornings with a pep and a smile. She moved to St. John from Chicago with her fiancé, yellow lab, car, and camper trailer in tow. You can find her cooking, singing, hiking, and enjoying her favorite beaches around the island. She misses Chicago restaurants the most, but definitely not those Midwest winters! If you see her around, make sure to say hi and tell her all about your boat day experience!
Kate is one half of the duo that started Salty Daze USVI back in 2018. She grew up coming to St. John, where her aunt and uncle managed Cinnamon Bay and Caneel Bay campgrounds, then on to term charters. She grew up loving the water and eventually competed in the 2008 Olympics in artistic swimming. She has literally spent her life’s work IN the water. After the Olympics, she taught at the St. John Montessori school in John’s folly and taught swim lessons. After a while, she attended the University of Hawaii receiving her degree in Apparel Product Design and Merchandising. Upon graduation, she designed for the leading resort wear company, Tori Richard and Kahala, on Oahu. Now back on St. John, while raising her 3 kids in Coral Bay, Kate grew Salty Daze from our original boat, Salt Shaker, to the 6 boat fleet you see today. You’ll hear her voice on our social media, big announcements, and now, at her new shop, Dazey Drive-In. She loves designing our merch and creating marketing campaigns. If she could make music videos for the rest of her life…she probably would.
Justin’s love of the water started very early on the back bays of the Jersey shore. This love blossomed after his eight and a half years in the Navy. Upon separating from the service, he started his commercial career working on tugboats throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific ocean. Since his start, he has climbed the ranks and now splits his time between Salty Daze Charters USVI and working on board drill ships in the Gulf of Mexico. as a licensed uscg 100 ton master, Justin’s experience ranges from sport fishing, tour boats, barges and beyond. In his free time (yes, he has some), he loves spending it with his lovely family exploring the islands and relaxing with friends at the beach. From fishing, surfing, diving and paddle boarding, Justin feels at home above and below the surface.
Meet Captain Jeremy! You’ll likely see this charismatic character on Sundays, slinging bubbles from the back deck or telling tales of sunken anchors of yesteryears. Jeremy is an avid sailor, racer and coach and has been a licensed captain for over 20 years, now holding a USCG 100 Gross Ton Master’s License. He has owned many boats and has innumerate professional experience on both sail and power driven vessels-now, including pontoon boats. If it can float, Jeremy can drive it! He’s an expert lobster hunter, turtle tracker and he’s got some pretty sweet dance moves.
Meet Captain Bob (Kate’s dad). Growing up in MA, he crewed on boats with his dad and uncles. He taught Kate love of the water on his sunfish in upstate NY. Right now he enjoys taking people out on his boat, Knot E Buoys. Come hear is epic stories and meet the legend, Knot E Bob, for yourself.