Who We Are

Captain and Mary Jones on a St. John's overlook of the British Virgin Islands.

Captain Owen Jones

• Lifelong experience as both crew and owner of boats 6 to 56 feet in length, power and sail.

• U.S. Merchant Marine Officer and Master of steam, motor and auxiliary sail vessels of up to 100 registered gross tons, License #1144547 with endorsement.

• Boatmaster Grade 1 as certified by the British Virgin Island Shipping Registry License #BVI-1004101100 for vessels up to 100 registered gross tons in near coastal waters.

• Extensive experience in New England Coastal & Caribbean sailing.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in blue water and heavy weather sailing.

• NAUI-licenced SCUBA diver and recreational snorkeler.

• Licensed commercial instrument pilot for single engine land aircraft.

• An educator happy to provide informal instruction in sailing, small boat handling, navigation and marlinspike seamanship.

• A sailing instructor certified by the American Sailing Association.

• A pretty good chef, although not as good as Mary.

Chef Mary Trovato

• An excellent and innovative chef.

• NAUI-licenced SCUBA diver and recreational snorkeler.

• Licensed private pilot for single-engine land aircraft.

• Previously a Human Resources Specialist and Employment Manager .

• A caring and fun-loving person who enjoys being with and listening to people.

• Prelude
• The Early Years
• Professional Career
• The Moonrise

• To Academia

• The Whisper

• The Fidelity

• Master's License