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Our Captains

Captain Bertrand Ringuette

From my earliest days at sea, my passion for the water has flourished, evolving into a multifaceted career. I now navigate the realms of on-the-water education, boat and yacht deliveries, sailing charters, and powerboat adventures. As a private captain and consultant, I guide vessels through both calm and tempest. Beyond the waves, I wear other hats—an ordained minister uniting hearts, a dive instructor exploring the depths, and a commercial fisherman respecting the ocean’s bounty. ?⚓✨

My Certifications:

  • 100t master of self-propelled as well as auxiliary sailing.
  • Marine rigging certification
  • deck safety certification.
  • US Power Boating Certified Instructor.
  • National Safe Boating Council certified Instructor.
  • Assisted Towing endorsement.
  • Marine radio operator permit.
  • Emergency first responder instructor.
  • Padi dive instructor.
  • Cpr first aid and aed, both adults and children instructor with padi
  • Red Cross First Aid, CPR, Aed Adult and Children

Captain Robert Meeker

I hold a 100 GT Master Captain’s license.  My experience spans over 40 years operating all kinds of vessels.  The diverse range includes my antique Garwood speedboat, cabin cruisers, one of the fastest yacht, sailing yachts of all types.

As a boating instructor it allows me to hand on my passion, experience and joy of boating to anyone who wants to learn.

It all started when I crossed the Atlantic as a child aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth & USS United States

Certified Instructor for: US Sailing, US Powerboating, Boat US, National Safe Boaters Council

ALL On the water training programs.

Ahoy,
Captain Robert Meeker,
Classic Boat Charleston, LLC
U.S. Merchant Marine Officer
Certified instructor for:
US Sailing, US Powerboating,
Boat US, NSBC.

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Master Captain Tyler Ryan

A United States Coast Guard Licensed Master Boat Charter Captain.  Captain Ty has 30 + years of boating experience, including operating a boat charter business professionally for several years.

Captain Ty has served as an Adjunct  Instructor for The University of South Carolina Boating and Sailing program, as well as an instructor for jet skiing, and paddle sports.

Captain Ty is also a Master SCUBA Diver, and is a Rescue & Recovery Diver for the Newberry County Water Rescue Dive Team, serving as a recovery diver and Topside Commander.

Captain Tyler’s Certifications and Credentials include:

  • United States Coast Guard Master Merchant Mariner (Captain)
  • US Powerboating Powerboat Instructor
  • US Powerboating Safety and Rescue Instructor
  • NASBLA Endorsed Boating Instructor
  • BoatUS Foundation Certified Boating Instructor
  • Master SCUBA Diver
  • SafeSport Certified
  • CPR / First Aid Certified / AED
  • Basic Life Saver
  • Class One South Carolina Law Enforcement Officer

“I love sharing my passion for being on the water, and of course, ensuring that we all are safer out there.”