WHO IS CAPTAIN MATT?
I have a passion for the water, hospitality and boating. I grew up along the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois. In 2005 I went on a sailing vacation, and it changed my life. I was working in Chicago and was tired of the rat race. So, in 2006, I packed my bags and moved to St. Martin.
I took a job as a mate and dive master aboard a charter catamaran, and after a year, I had my first captains license. 18 years and thousands of sea miles later, I still love to share the magic of the islands with friends old and new. During that time, I’ve worked on sailing and power yachts big and small, and explored the Eastern US, Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Along the way, I became an American Sailing Association instructor, done some fantastic dives, hiked volcanos, and lounged on some amazing beaches.
I rediscovered the Lake of the Ozarks during the pandemic year of 2020 when I escaped to the lake for and epic summer! So I decided to combine my summer and winter pastimes to create Discovery Marine Adventures. In the summer, I captain and have a boat rental fleet at the Lake of the Ozarks. In winter, I head to the Caribbean to host sailing, powerboat and diving charters, and I do a little instruction as well.
I now hold a US Coast Guard Master of Vessels 200 ton with a 100 ton sailing endorsement, and I teach American Sailing Association courses 101, 103, 103, and 114. With completion certificates from these courses, you can captain your own bareboat charter and sail yourself into the sunset.
At Discovery Marine Adventures, we know how exciting it is to explore the water for the first time, and we know how great it is to get away with family and good friends for the 20th time. Each of our clients has a little bit different take on what makes a perfect vacation, so we take the time to understand your trip and help you design your perfect days on the water.
Call us today, and we'll hook you up!
I have a passion for the water, hospitality and boating. I grew up along the Mississippi River in northwestern Illinois. In 2005 I went on a sailing vacation, and it changed my life. I was working in Chicago and was tired of the rat race. So, in 2006, I packed my bags and moved to St. Martin.
I took a job as a mate and dive master aboard a charter catamaran, and after a year, I had my first captains license. 18 years and thousands of sea miles later, I still love to share the magic of the islands with friends old and new. During that time, I’ve worked on sailing and power yachts big and small, and explored the Eastern US, Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Along the way, I became an American Sailing Association instructor, done some fantastic dives, hiked volcanos, and lounged on some amazing beaches.
I rediscovered the Lake of the Ozarks during the pandemic year of 2020 when I escaped to the lake for and epic summer! So I decided to combine my summer and winter pastimes to create Discovery Marine Adventures. In the summer, I captain and have a boat rental fleet at the Lake of the Ozarks. In winter, I head to the Caribbean to host sailing, powerboat and diving charters, and I do a little instruction as well.
I now hold a US Coast Guard Master of Vessels 200 ton with a 100 ton sailing endorsement, and I teach American Sailing Association courses 101, 103, 103, and 114. With completion certificates from these courses, you can captain your own bareboat charter and sail yourself into the sunset.
At Discovery Marine Adventures, we know how exciting it is to explore the water for the first time, and we know how great it is to get away with family and good friends for the 20th time. Each of our clients has a little bit different take on what makes a perfect vacation, so we take the time to understand your trip and help you design your perfect days on the water.
Call us today, and we'll hook you up!
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