Mike and Debi were both born and raised in Sunny Southern California; we married in Lake Tahoe in 1984.  We have both been active in the great out doors due to the fact that our location was central to the sports we both loved snow skiing, water skiing, motocross, desert racing, camping, jet skies, atv’s, tennis, and sailing.  Busy Southern California had all the activities we desired, and loved.

            In 1990 we started coming to the Virgin Islands with our children, here we would sail and meander through the islands enjoying the pleasures, and peace of heaven on earth.  On our fourth vacation we decided we wanted to live on a boat and cruise the world.  We just wanted to get away from the rat race in Southern California, so upon our return from our vacation we set out to achieve our goal.  We sold our 36ft sail boat and bought Island Girl.

            The next step was the most difficult! Cash-out and get the family and our boat ready for our adventure.  After about one and a half years of preparation we were ready to cast off the dock lines.  With our two children in tow Erick (11), and Ariel (6), we set-off on the journey of a lifetime.  Two years were spent sailing through Mexico, Central America, Columbia, and the Islands of the Caribbean.  Money was getting low, and it was time to replenish the cruising kitty so we set sail toward St. Thomas U.S. Virgin Islands, we chose this island because it is a U.S. Territory, and it would be the easiest place for us to get a job, due to the fact that we were U.S. citizens.

            The Plan was to get a job, work the season then sail down island when hurricane season came around.  That was in 1999, we never left!  St. Thomas and her surrounding waters hold a magnificent natural beauty, it is the caress of the trade winds, and in her turquoise waters it is a soft song that calls to us, and we fell in love all over again.  Now, some people think we have the perfect job.  I tend to agree, sharing our love for sailing and snorkeling in these pristine turquoise waters of the Virgin Islands, is truly a slice of paradise.

Island Girl - 45’ Sloop

Come sail with Captain Mike aboard the beautiful Yacht Island Girl. Experience trade wind sailing, and snorkel the underwater beauty of the Virgin Islands.

With a maximum of 6 guests there will be plenty of room aboard to relax, and enjoy our Caribbean Paradise.

The crew of Island Girl will take you on a breathtaking sail to a cove with pristine turquoise waters, teaming with abundant sea life.

Upon arrival our guests are provided with fine quality snorkel gear, and a first-rate sea scooter. The sea scooter will pull you along effortlessly, while the dazzling underwater wonders are enjoyed.

With the sails full and the Caribbean sun on your face Island Girl makes her way back to Charlotte Amalie. Where remnants of the Golden Age of Piracy and Trade still abound, guests are welcome to take a turn at he helm or just lounge on deck in the shade or bask in the tropical sun.

“Come Sail Away” on Island Girl with Captain Mike, for a memorable experience away from the crowds.