Captain Name: Dennis Wheller
Captain Nationality: USA
Number of Crew: 2
DENNIS WHELLER, CAPTAIN:
A lifelong yachtsman, Captain Dennis Wheeler consistently offers his guests a truly unique and memorable, 5-star experience. Born in New Jersey and raised in St Croix and Texas, Captain Dennis has lived a fascinating life. An engineer by training, and a successful global technology entrepreneur, he sold the rights to an electric powertrain technology he developed, and moved back to the Caribbean to focus on his love of the sea.
He has successfully refit and restored several vessels and has cruised extensively throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Guests benefit from his excellent helmsmanship, incredible customer service, and deep knowledge of the Virgin Islands. He is eager to share stories from his fascinating career and world travels.
Dennis and his wife Tania have a 3-year-old son and live in St. Thomas.
BRANDON THOMPSON, CHEF:
Culinary Arts Degree – The California Culinary Academy
Raised in Colorado and Florida, Chef Brandon loves the outdoors and the sea. A chef trained in cooking and customer service at some of the Country’s finest restaurants, guests are treated to an exceptional culinary experience.
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
• Worked as cook and chef in some of Americas finest restaurants, including under Michelin Star and James Beard award winning chefs
• Extensive food/beverage knowledge
• Versed in varieties of cuisine including French, Mediterranean, Vegan, and Gluten Free
• Strong customer service orientation