Captain: Nick Brown:
Before moving to Florida, Nick grew up a second-generation yachtsman hailing from Southern
California. Surfing, fishing, diving, and sailing his way through his youth. As a teenager
he took every opportunity that came his way, alongside his big brother, delivering
yachts up and down the US and Mexican coast with his dad, Captain Dan Brown. Shortly
after turning 19, he acquired his 100-ton captains license, launching him into a
commercial captain’s position aboard a 100-person passenger ferry which operated
between Long Beach, CA and Catalina Island off the Pacific Coast.

As Captain Nick’s career progressed, he added commercial tugboats, commercial fishing boats,
multiple racing sailboats and private/charter yachts to his resume. Traveling throughout
the entire Caribbean, North/South America, Pacific, Europe (including the UK and Baltic
Sea), and New England. He honed his skills of becoming a seasoned charter Captain.

Nick and his wife Erin, helped develop the M/Y Spirit program from day one, dedicating
the last 2 1⁄2 years aboard to run her at her full potential. They are looking forward to
future charter trips onboard and providing optimum service while charter clients enjoy their ideal vacation aboard the M/Y SPIRIT.

Stewardess: Erin MacChesney

First Mate: Michael O’Flaherty
Michael started boating as a young kid learning to sail on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. Growing up, Michael had a passion for any pastime on the ocean whether the activity had been fishing, surfing or sailing. As he got older, sailing only played more of a role in his life as he pursued sailing to the competitive level competing in regattas all up and down the east coast of the United States. Aside from sailing, Michael was a dockhand at the Newport Yachting Center Marina from 2017-2021 which ultimately facilitated his start in the marine industry. Having spent many of his days sailing, fishing or surfing, Michael has an adequate understanding of the water in order to make your yachting experience more pleasant. Michael welcomes charter guests aboard for an experience of a lifetime.

Chef: Skye Burris
Skye grew up in a small boating community on Long Island Sound. Playing on the beach or
ripping around the sound via boat every chance she got, she fell in love with being on the
water.

Skye went to college on an athletic scholarship studying Psychology and playing high level
basketball all four years. Shortly after graduation she worked in Manhattan for a prominent
American family when she felt the urge for adventure calling. Seeking to quench her thirst for adventure, she chose yachting and moved to Florida.

After working as an entry level stew aboard various yachts, Skye would help by assisting in the galley watching the chef’s prepare 5-star meals for guests. Using this platform to work as an apprentice in the Galley, her culinary Chef career began. Skye loves what she does today pouring her heart and soul into every meal from breakfast to dinner! Skye’s great culinary expertise aboard SPIRIT is one that all charter guests will enjoy during their time aboard. Bon Appetite!