Captain Jonathan Yoors


Jonathan is originally from Rockport Massachusetts, a small fishing village an hour north of Boston. He has captained boats all over the world but his favorite place to sail and spend time is in the Bahamas and Alaska. Jonathan is a USCG 500ton captain with over 11 years yachting experience and 15 years owning and captaining his own boats, you can rest assured knowing you have an experienced captain at the helm. Jonathan loves to fish, spear fish, snorkel, hike, kayak, paddle board, explore the wilderness and enjoy all types of nature and wildlife Alaska has to offer.

 

Chef/Mate Brittany YOORS


Brittany is originally a southern California native with a love of traveling the world. She is a professionally trained chef with nearly 15 years professional food service experience. She is also an avid naturalist and enjoys opening the minds of those around her by taking them foraging for local wild edibles in the areas she is on charter in. Brittany is very passionate about food, the environment, critter watching, kayaking, and other water sports. You can expect to enjoy exceptional locally caught food while chartering GYPSY WIND.

Jonathan and Brittany are a married couple who have been exploring the world together for 8 years now. They have sailed around the east coast of the US and the Caribbean for 6 years, cruised Alaska for years, and sailed across the Atlantic. They both share a love of adventure and a deep love for nature.

 

Admin/Part time mate David Wilson


David sails with Gypsy Wind as often as possible, so don’t be surprised if he shows up as a 3rd crew member on your trip.  He helps maintain the web and print communications, and has a strong interest in photography and drone piloting.   To date, David has done more than 10,000 miles of travel with Gypsy Wind.  Help him grow that number by booking charters now.

“This business operates under a special use permit with the Tongass National Forest and is an equal opportunity provider

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