Meet The Crew

Captain Ricky

Captain Ricky is very grateful to sail a great schooner with a great crew from Schooner Wharf Key West. “Keep The Dream Alive”   

Captain Ricky Sailing 51 years as captain aboard Schooners, yachts, Shrimp boats, towboats, tour boats. Ricks heart has always been Schooners Ricky is very grateful for a great crew, aboard a great ship, sailing out of a magic port Schooner Wharf Key West, and for being part of this Beautiful world

The Spirit of Independence Crew

Capitana Dayana Dayana is the whole package ! When she isn't sailing Spirit she might be found sailing her large sailing yacht " Duet" around the Caribbean Or upgrading Spirit's engine systems. Dayana is the heart of Spirit Of Independence. If you want to know anything, Just ask Dayana

Capitana Dayana

Elizabeth Coming from a family of yacht captains Liz is a natural. Licensed captain, great friend, great sailor always upbeat, When not sailing Spirit Liz can be found as captain aboard Java Cat sailing backcountry & Dolphin tours

Elizibeth

Rachel Rachel is more than just a licensed captain, great sailor, great friend, she has an eye for detail that makes our cruise fantastic ! When not sailing Spirit Rachel manages luxury yacht After Hours

Rachel

Joanne When Joanne isn't sailing Spirit she is captain aboard some of Key West greatest schooners,Ask her to tell some of her thrilling stories

Joanne

Hanna Hanna is our onboard marine biologist. When she isn't sailing Spirit she is captain on the Key West college marine science boat, or captain aboard coral reef sailing Boy Scouts around Fl keys

Hanna

Meet our Sea Dogs
Bubba, Gunter, and BMO!