QARA

Crew Profile

Captain Mark Sperber
Mark was raised in St. Croix, where his journey in the marine industry began. He spent his childhood racing both mono and multihull vessels, and his passion for navigating Carribbean waters only grew. As a young adult, Captain Mark built a watersports company which remains successful on the island today. Next, he captained a private yacht in the Bahamas for three years before moving on to work for the largest subcontractor for oil spill cleanups in the Gulf during the Deep Water Horizon recovery efforts. Captain Mark owned and operated the renowned sixty-three foot Peter Sprunk racing catamaran Jolly Mon, which offered day charters around the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. Following Hurricane Maria, Captain Mark returned to St. Croix and is happy to be home, doing what he does best.


Chef Beth Basinski
Beth’s culinary journey is a testament to passion and dedication. Over the past 15 years, she has honed her craft as a self-taught chef, serving in prestigious roles aboard luxury yachts and within private estates. Along the way, Beth discovered the profound connection between nutrition and wellness, prompting her to pursue mastery as a nutritionist with specializations in holistic nutrition and weight management from the American Fitness Professionals Association. Her culinary philosophy revolves around the transformative power of food on both the body and mind. Beth firmly believes that what we eat directly impacts our physical and mental well-being. Join Beth as she crafts culinary creations that not only tantalize the taste buds but also nourish the mind and spirit, promising an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.


Stewardess/Deckhand Morgan Donovan
Morgan was born in Connecticut and her fondest childhood memories are of the summers spent by the sea on the Cape. She spent her early adult years studying and working in the hospitality industry in Brooklyn, New York managing a Michelin Star fine dining restaurant and an upscale food hall donning 21 of New York's best restaurants. When COVID hit, she left NYC and made her way down to the Caribbean for a “simpler” life. Morgan has found a perfect field to combine her love of the ocean, her passion for travel, and exquisite hospitality skills in the yachting industry. During her free time, she enjoys hiking and beach combing with her dog, practicing yoga and spending time with her friends and family. She is currently in school to gain her 100 ton captains license and hopes to learn how to surf this year. Morgan enjoys challenges and takes pride in providing excellent service and is devoted to making your stay onboard an exclusive and unforgettable one. Here’s to living the dream and making your dreams come true!