RUMBA

Captain: Kevin Williams

Kevin and Taylor are accomplished sailors, with an adventurous spirit, and a professional service
background, which they will deliver on every charter! After meeting on separate day charter
boats in 2016, Kevin and Taylor’s love for sailing and being on the ocean brought them together.
Since then, they have traveled halfway around the world together, meeting new people and
learning about different cultures, bringing back, unique experiences for their charter guests. With
their eye-opening stories, ultimate adventures, and additionally, having an end goal of sailing the
world, you are sure to be intrigued from the start. They are extremely detail oriented,
personable, professional, and will make anyone’s time on the water with them, wanting more!

Captain Kevin, growing up in Michigan with family in the industry, he was nearly born on the
water. Early on, he found his passion, at only 14 he had his first job, at a marina; quickly,
learning the ins and outs of the boating world, he then found himself applying managerial and
mechanical skills to his work. Studying civil engineering, at Western Michigan University, he
could never fully pull himself away from the water, which is what led him to The Virgin Islands.
While then, mastering luxury charters and sailing the near coastal waters, Kevin, was in love,
and for the next 4 years became very proficient all across the industry. Being a 100 ton Master
Captain with Leadership and Safety certificates, Kevin exemplifies all the qualities you want and
expect in a competent captain. In addition to sailing, an avid fan of fishing, water sports, food,
and adventure, he is sure to make your vacation experience, on the waters he loves, extremely
memorable for years to come; and maybe even teach you a thing or two, to take home to your
friends.

Born and raised on the island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, chef/mate Taylor is a local
through and through. Her family established one of the first day sail charter companies on the
island, which helped mold her passion and establish a knowledge for boats, the ocean, and
customer service. You will feel comfortable and at home due to her welcoming and kind
demeanor. From local cuisine, island history, customer experience, event planning, & local dos &
don’ts, Taylor has you covered. Creating a fun, once in a life time experience is her goal from
start to finish. While in college, Taylor studied nutrition and began teaching herself the values of
different food sources, and is now a skilled gluten free/dairy free cook and baker. Her favorite
dishes to prepare go back to her Caribbean roots, with a variety of seafood and vegetable options.
To accommodate her guests food preferences, Taylor communicates pre-charter to assure a menu
everyone will enjoy. In addition to her passion for food, Taylor loves photography and is happy
to be the on-sight photographer, from candids to group shots, Taylor captures moments during
your vacation that you will want to reminisce on and share with your friends post charter.