Captain Owen Jones is a life-long sailor who has sailed the Atlantic east-coast waters from Maine to New York, the inter-coastal waters to and on Lake Champlain, and the eastern Caribbean near coastal and offshore waters from Puerto Rico to Grenada, Los Testigos and Isla del Margarita in Venezuela. He has also sailed offshore between New England, Bermuda and  the Caribbean Isles as well as from France to the Canaries.  His wife of 27 years, Chef Mary Trovato, shares his love of sailing and a love of life in general.

Who We Are

Captain Owen Jones

Lifelong experience as both crew and owner of boats 6 to 50 feet in length, power and sail.

U.S. Merchant Marine Officer and Master of steam, motor and auxiliary sail vessels of up to 50 registered

gross tons, License #1144547

Extensive experience in New England Coastal & Caribbean sailing

Knowledgeable and experienced in blue water and heavy weather sailing.

NAUI-licenced SCUBA diver and recreational snorkler.

An educator happy to provide informal instruction in sailing, small boat handling, navigation and marlinspike

seamanship. A pretty good chef, although not as good as Mary.

Chef Mary Trovato

An excellent and innovative chef

NAUI-licenced SCUBA diver and recreational snorkler

Licensed private pilot for single-engine land aircraft

Previously a Human Resources Specialist and Employment Manager

A caring and fun-loving person who enjoys being with and listening to people.