Location: West End, Tortola
The day we have all been waiting for has finally arrived! Summer is here. We are so excited about the three-week-long adventure that is about to begin. For the past two weeks, the entire ActionQuest staff has worked tirelessly to prepare the fleet for the upcoming session.
Our home for the next few weeks, the good ship Graytful, has been stuffed to the gills with food, water, and fuel in preparation for our student’s arrival. We’re keen to start teaching divemaster and sailing to our 11 shipmates. We cannot express how stoked we are to sail away on our next adventure with a whole new group of incredible students!
Skipper/ Dive instructor – Jessica (Stich)
Stich was born and raised in Sarasota, FL, and left to attend The Ohio State University. After graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management, she realized she missed the warmth and moved back to Florida to become a dive instructor on yachts. Stich continued to advance in her yachting career by getting her Yachtmaster in 2022. She joined Seamester last fall on Argo and completed her first ocean crossing. She looks forward to sharing her passion for the ocean with the students this summer!
Dive Instructor – India
India has been fortunate enough to explore the underwater world from a young age. After finishing University in the UK, she gained her PADI Instructor certification in Bali. Beyond being an instructor, India loves to travel, plan new adventures, and enjoy relaxing on the beach.
Mate – Ayden
Ayden is a college student studying environmental science due to his love for the environment and desire to get lost in nature. Ayden sailed from Bali to Cape Town aboard S/Y Vela, where his passion for sailing over rolling waves and scuba diving was born. He loves trying new things and helping others along the way. Ayden earned advanced open water cert, VHF, EFR, and Nav Master aboard Vela and has a little experience aboard small sailing dinghies. Ayden loved visiting Florida with his family and can’t wait to share his passion, energy, and knowledge aboard one of AQ’s sailing vessels this summer.
Mate – Margaret
Margaret grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, 10 minutes away from the beach. She loves all water activities, from surfing to scuba diving. While in college, Margaret joined the Seamester program from Fiji to Bali on S/Y Vela. Margaret has worked with kids as a surf instructor and at marine biology summer camps.