Our Team

'To Bring People Together to Create Memories, Strengthen Friendships & Family Connections'

 

 

Melvyn H. – Founder

Melvyn has over 39-years of sail and power boat experience on the Chesapeake Bay, and now holds a 50-Ton Merchant Mariner Credential with Auxiliary Sail Endorsement and Towing Endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard. His adventure experience includes the 3-month expedition to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco in 1974 and leadership of the High Altitude Expedition to Mt. Damavand, Iran in 1976, both originating from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne in north England. After graduate school in Indiana and Ontario, Canada, he began 15 years of service at the National Institute of Mental Health in 1985 - and immediately took to the water. Most recently, he graduated from the Columbia University clinical psychotherapy program, and is founder of a private clinical psychotherapy practice in Edgewater. A videographer, photographer, naturalist and eternal optimist as well, Captain Melvyn's motto for sailing is that: "There are no problems…, only solutions and work.” He governs himself and business accordingly.

Leslie H. – Cruise Director

Leslie was born and raised on the beautiful Caribbean Island of St. Croix, in the US Virgin Islands. She is a photographer and marketing ambassador for the St. Croix Tourism Board before getting a Ph.D. in psychology.

Shauna P.

Shauna is a Jamaican-born arts graduate and boater with U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary certifications and extensive experience as a multi-faceted entertainer, serial-entrepreneur with social media marketing background. After graduating arts college and leaving both her parents in Jamaica, she join her siblings in the U.S to further her dreams and career. Sta'cii worked in marinas and boat yards, as well as organized innovative themed events, shooting music videos & photoshoots. As a creative, innovator and boating enthusiast, the idea of ISLAND CHILL was born from the idea going beyond simple boat chartering. "ISLAND CHILL creates non-stop entertain cruises on the Chesapeake Bay, we bring families and friends together in the Jamaican spirit and hospitality". Sta'cii is excited to develop her skills and gain more boating knowledge while onboard.  Learn more about Stacii Blake.

Whether you live in the Annapolis, M.D, D.C., Virginia area, or visitors  from out-of-town, we want you to enjoy an unforgettable Chesapeake cruise experience with endless water activities. Read reviews to hear what our guests have to say.