Your Hosts and Crew Aboard McGregor II - Tim & Julie
Captain Tim Miller hails from Colorado,
where he graduated from C.U. with a degree in Biology. He has been teaching SCUBA diving since 1979 and is a certified
instructor with PADI, NAUI, SSI and CMAS certifications. He spent six
years teaching diving worldwide, including Mexico, Tahiti, the Red Sea and extensively throughout the Caribbean. With Tim,
your snorkel and dive experiences will always be safe, relaxed, and unforgettable.
Capt. Tim has had his 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard
license since 1986, when he departed the mainland and headed toward the Virgin
Islands. After exploring these magnificent islands, he set up home base in
St. Thomas and began showing family, friends, and guests the hidden treasures of
the Caribbean. An avid sailor as well, Tim has made two Trans-Atlantic
crossings on 100' sailboats. His other interests include horses, hiking,
snow skiing, and running a small adventure camp for children.
Julie Brown has been exploring the many
coves of the Caribbean Sea for the past ten years. Hailing from Southern California's wine country,
Julie's culinary education specialized in the elegant balance of nutritional foods
and fine wines. Her cuisine features fresh fish, tropical fruits and vegetables and
mouth-watering desserts such as the Captain's favorite, wild berry cheesecake.
Julie's background in catering and her love for the sea lured her to the warm, blue
waters of the Virgin Islands. Her interest in the underwater world began during her years at Mary
Baldwin College and the Duke University Marine Laboratory. During her final year at the
Marine Lab, she passed her days studying and training octopuses.
An avid snorkler and
certified SCUBA diver, Julie is always on the lookout for her old eight legged friends.