757 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, United States
About Us
Capt. Brandon L. Colgan
Capt. Natalie R Ferguson Colgan
Capt. Brandon L. Colgan
As a Southern California native, now a Florida resident, Captain Brandon grew up in the marine surroundings. At the age of 7 he embarked on his first ocean voyage while crossing solo across the San Pedro Channel in Los Angeles to the nearby island of Catalina. Later, he began his professional endeavors within the marine industry by
As a Southern California native, now a Florida resident, Captain Brandon grew up in the marine surroundings. At the age of 7 he embarked on his first ocean voyage while crossing solo across the San Pedro Channel in Los Angeles to the nearby island of Catalina. Later, he began his professional endeavors within the marine industry by forming his own company. By providing maintenance and repair services for local boat owners,
Captain Brandon educated himself with all things boat related. He soon proceeded to become a certified 100 Ton MMC holder by the USCG in 1987. With this credential it helped him embark on a career as both a professional yacht Captain and professional sailing crew member. With an extensive history in yacht racing that covers many high profile regattas such as the Rolex's Big Boat Series in San Francisco, Key West Race Week, Transpacific Yacht Race, MEXORC, J Boat National regattas, Melges 24 World Regattas and many other high profile events, he has acquired a vast wealth of experience and knowledge. Since 2001 his experiences have turn mainly towards the private / yacht charter world and managing and maintaining the mega yachts which are most accustomed to being seen in marinas throughout the Caribbean.
Among many experiences and affiliations he also has a period which included 9 years working in the motion picture and television industry as a Marine Coordinator. He has worked for many high profile movies and television shows.
Captain Brandon has extensive knowledge and experience involving long range yacht delivery services, charter based vessel operations, vessel management services, private boating instruction, as well as cruising experience to many East Coast, West Coast, Caribbean, Mexico and Pacific Northwest destinations.
Capt. Natalie R Ferguson Colgan
Capt. Brandon L. Colgan
Captain / Engineer - Mate / Stewardess / Chef Proffessional Team
Capt. Natalie R Ferguson Colgan
Capt. Natalie R Ferguson Colgan
Capt. Natalie R Ferguson Colgan
Originally from Belgrade, Montana, Captain / Mate Natalie began her professional yachting career formally as a volunteer crew member aboard the highly profiled Americas cup sailing yacht in San Diego "USA 11 Stars n Stripes" Working with a non profit based group, sailing corporate clients on daily sailing events, she was introduce
Originally from Belgrade, Montana, Captain / Mate Natalie began her professional yachting career formally as a volunteer crew member aboard the highly profiled Americas cup sailing yacht in San Diego "USA 11 Stars n Stripes" Working with a non profit based group, sailing corporate clients on daily sailing events, she was introduced to the ability to make an income while having fun on the water.
Later she was able to secure herself on board several highly profile yachts within the area. Acting as sole Chef / Stewardess and Deckhand, she began to accumulate many of her preliminary sea days and experiences. Ranging from 35' boats up to 150' yachts she quickly surrounded herself with all things boating.
Soon after re-positioning herself to the east coast, and the yachting capitol of North America, she acquired her USCG 100T MMC. "Having the ability to understand and perform all aspects of yachting, I felt it necessary to have these credentials" Also with this same thought in mind she graduate from the Culinary Academy of Escoffier as well as Yogi Hari's Ashram.
Capt. Natalie has over 40,000 nautical miles under her watch, that include a Trans Pacific crossing, 5 yachting seasons in the Caribbean and a freshly completed Great Loop trip.