The Captain School has been teaching professional mariners in the US Virgin Islands since 1995. Founded by Captain Patrick Casey a long time charter boat captain who was chosen to represent the Virgin Islands in the 500 year anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of our islands. Casey and fellow Virgin Islanders sailed across the Atlantic and took part in the celebration. Captain Casey remains as an active member of our staff to this day.  Casey can often be found telling jokes to his favorite students in St. Croix.

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Captain Jim is a favorite for many students.  His calm and patient demeanor make him a great teacher.  Jim has worked as a charter boat owner / captain since retiring from a career in physics technology.  Jim's teaching experience spans many years and topics.  Jim is a world class skier (instructor) and also an avid diver and instructor.  Jim is also very helpful with keeping our computers and electronic things functioning.

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Captain Kathy happens to be a shipmate of Captain Jim.  She is also a terrific teacher.  Kathy brings many years of teaching experience from a career that included college professor as well as PADI dive instructor.  Kathy also helps to keep the office running like a finely tuned circus.

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Captain Rob is the director of training.  Rob worked for many years in the marine industry building motor yachts, working on ferries and fishing vessels and sailing on charter boats.  Rob has been in the Virgin Islands since the early 90's. Rob works closely will the entire staff in course development and teaches many of our courses.​

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Captain Mike served for 20+ years in the United States Coast Guard where he operated vessels from 40 to 400 feet. During his service, he worked in the areas of law enforcement, search and rescue, aids to navigation, and vessel operations. He brings a wealth of experience to the classroom. At the Captain School, Mike teaches many of the STCW courses and really helps to promote safety and professionalism amongst Virgin Island boat crews.

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Captain Wayne is one of our best instructors.  He grew up on a farm in upstate New York where he learned to fix everything. His range of expertise is broad.  Wayne served in the Air Force and later for a New York police department where he was the chief of police.  Wayne is the former owner of Red Hook Dive Center. Wayne is also a paramedic with a great deal of experience in aquatic related  medical emergencies. Wayne teaches First Aid & CPR. Wayne is also responsible for keeping all of  our firefighting equipment operational. 

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Captain Justin holds an unlimited 2nd Mate's license as well as a Master 200 Ton. Justin and his family live on St. John where they run several businesses in the Coral Bay area. Justin is a navy veteran who has worked on drill ships in the Gulf of Mexico, tug boats and research vessel. He also runs charter boats here in the VI. Justin teaches many of the STCW courses.

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Captain Suzy is a Native of Puerto Rico where she was a college athlete in track and field as well as a collegiate sailor. She is really happy when behind the helm of any type of sailboat. Suzy teaches a variety of our courses in Puerto Rico where she enjoys sharing her knowledge and skills with the many young Puerto Ricans that attend her courses. She is an excellent instructor who is always up for a sail or a good time.

 

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