Devan was born and raised on Long Island. Having a father who was a captain and growing up
with boats right in the backyard, being out on the water very quickly became her escape. She
started dreaming about sailing around the world around the age of 10, before she'd ever
stepped foot onto a sailboat. Little did she know where life would take her.

She went to college at UNC Charlotte in NC where she pursued a degree in Civil Engineering.
After she graduated she spent 2 years in the highly competitive NYC construction industry as a
project manager, utilizing her skills both in the office and out on the job sites. Then one Friday
evening, after an especially exhausting 60+ hour work week, she had an epiphany. She quit her
job and within two weeks, moved out to Hawaii where she was able to get a job as a deckhand
on a sailing catamaran. And that was it; she was hooked. She spent a couple years doing term
charters in the Hawaiian Islands, some time sailing around Southeast Asia and the south
Pacific, and then moved to NZ for a year to work on a private motor yacht. When she's not
working or playing on boats, you can find her scuba diving, cliff jumping, hiking or playing beach
volleyball. Anything to get her adrenaline pumping.

Devan has logged over 5,000nm of blue water sailing and of all of the places she's been, has
without a doubt fallen in love with these islands. She is a high energy captain eager to show her
guests all of the hidden gems the Virgin Islands have to offer, both above and below the water.
Therefore, each charter is different and can be tailored specifically to the group’s interests and
desired locations. Aside from being a 100ton USCG Master, she also holds her STCW 10, First
Aid/CPR/AED and is a certified PADI Divemaster.


And then we have First Mate/Chef, Tim Montgomery, who has finally found a way to combine
his passions for cooking, traveling, and making friends from all walks of life a reality. After
working nearly a decade in landlocked, stressful kitchens, he decided to pursue a more relaxed
living situation in the Caribbean. Tim prides himself on preparing high end meals dedicated to
sourcing fresh quality local ingredients for his guests.

Tim began his career working under one of the United States top chefs, Carl McConnell. During
this time, Tim honed his skills by working endless hours preparing James Beard nominated
dishes at the widely acclaimed restaurant Stone Soup Cottage in St. Louis Missouri. After
attending culinary school and furthering his education, he decided to leave the nest to go and
see the world. He landed an incredible job working for the global eco-tourism company
partnered with National Geographic, Lindblad Expeditions. He spent two years taking advantage
of Nat Geo's extensive itineraries sailing up and down the west coast, cooking in places he had
never dreamed he’d see and traveling between stints on their boats.

For the past two years, Tim’s been living and working on sailing catamarans in the Caribbean.
He takes pleasure in bringing guests together with his family-style dining approach or by wowing
them with exquisitely plated dishes. An avid scuba diver, adventurer, and naturalist, join him by
snorkeling the Caribbean reefs and helping him snare lobster for that night’s appetizer. A
passionate musician, you can usually find him at night on the aft deck with a dark n' stormy
strumming a few tunes or playing a gig with friends at local bars when not on charter. At the end
of the day, his goal is to ensure everyone is having an amazing time leading to lifelong
friendships by the end of the trip.


Devan and Tim are the dynamic duo you never knew you needed! Their passion for these
islands and their desire to share that love shines through in everything they do. From the
moment you step aboard S/V Ocelot, the air of relaxation and good times takes over. And they
take care of absolutely everything, so that you can truly have the most magical week of a
lifetime.
So, let’s get a few cocktails on deck, put some good tunes on the radio, and let’s go sailing!!