Meet the Team
Meet our dynamic team: Ryan and Susanna, a married couple, and Darrel, Susanna's best friend and their wedding officiant! With over 20 years of combined captaining experience between Ryan and Darrel, we bring a wealth of knowledge to the water. Susanna hails from the beautiful British Virgin Islands, boasting a rich background in yachting and hospitality. Together, we are dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences on the sea!
Ryan Hanger
Captain & Owner
Ryan is from White Rock, British Colombia and moved to the British Virgin Islands in 2001. His passion for sailing led to a job at Bitter End Yacht Club and then onto captaining private yachts which took him sailing all around the world. Ryan has a Business degree and many years experience as project manager. Ryan loves to sail and one of his favorite pastimes is racing his remote control Laser boat or going for Hobie cat sails.
Susanna Hanger
Guest Experience Manager & Owner
Susanna was born in the UK but moved to Tortola when she was 6 weeks old with her parents. Her parents were pioneers in the charter industry owning one of the most successful charter boats in the BVI. She has a bachelor’s degree in Resort Management with a Business minor and has worked in the charter industry professionally since she was 19. Susanna volunteers with the Humane Society and PAW (Promoting Animal Welfare) on Tortola and loves to be out on the water be it sailing, snorkelling or scuba diving.
Darrel Hearne
Captain & Owner
Darrel grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he spent his time prowling the suburban jungles and raising his pet lion, Chaos. He also managed to actually finish school, and spent several years at university studying a surprisingly varied and random number of subjects, all of which are totally useless in his current job. He was also a lieutenant in the South African National Defense Force - salutes are optional on board. He speaks three languages, two of which are only spoken in South Africa. In 2003 he decided to quit his job and give up the exciting life of an accountant, and go to sea. He has lived and sailed in the Caribbean for the past fourteen years, sailing on a variety of vessels in the charter industry. He has extensive sailing experience throughout the Caribbean, and knows where to find the best bars on most islands, some of which may let him come back again. He is an experienced and seasoned sailor, with over 45,000 nautical miles logged and over 400 charters successfully completed.