Your Crew
Glen Hurd Head Captain
Crew Profile
Captain GlenA sea gypsy with a wanderlust soul, Captain Glen is a Canadian-born American expat who has been based in the Virgin Islands for 20 years and calls his world-voyaging sailing yacht home. Glen lives to travel, exploring the world and its diverse cultures, thriving on good vibes and positive energy. Nurturing his lifelong love of the water, his sailing adventures include the entire Caribbean Sea, Central and South America, the Panama Canal, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, and the Mediterranean. Having had thousands of salty nautical miles slip under his keel, Captain Glen is considered one of the most experienced charter captains in the Caribbean.
Raised in Oakville, Ontario, Glen never quite adjusted to the freezing temperatures of his homeland. At the age of 20, he immigrated to the United States and eventually made his way to the tropics, pursuing a highly successful career as a professional hotelier. Along the way, Glen managed various luxury boutique resorts throughout the Caribbean, including those on the islands of Vieques (Puerto Rico), Virgin Gorda, Bermuda, St. Lucia, Jamaica, Dominica, and Nevis.
Throughout his epic adventures, Glen’s heart has always remained in the Virgin Islands, where he now shares his love of sailing and passion for the sea. Glen has an extensive and intimate knowledge of the waters, people, and places across the entire Caribbean, especially the Virgin Islands (U.S., British, and Spanish). His familiarity includes all the anchorages, snorkel and dive sites, land and sea highlights, hiking locations, and beach bars. Over the years, Glen has developed countless friendships and connections with locals and expats throughout the Virgin Islands and the greater Caribbean.
Chef Alex
Born on the edge of the sea along beautiful coastal beaches, Alex was raised in a home where the allure of the ocean was ever-present, along with an appreciation for fine cuisine. A psychologist and tourism hospitality professional, Alex has spent several years organizing and leading tours around the world. Through these experiences, she has come to realize that culinary delights are a significant part of travel—not only for herself but also for her guests. Alex’s delicious and unforgettable creations in the galley are inspired by the grand abundance of fruits and vegetables harvested from lush, fertile fields, as well as the bounty of the sea. She continually hones her culinary skills through courses and experiences during her extensive exotic travels.
Alex turned her dreams into reality when she seized an opportunity to embark on an epic sailing adventure to the far side of the world, partnering with Captain Glen. Over the course of her journey, Alex has sailed more than 15,000 nautical miles, exploring the stunning waters of Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and, of course, the Caribbean. Proud to call the Caribbean her second home, Alex now takes great delight in sharing wonderful meals, exciting island adventures, engaging conversations, hearty laughs, delicious cocktails, and breathtaking sunsets with her guests.
Captain Glen and Chef Alex have proven to be an exceptional team, whether exploring the most remote tropical cruising grounds of the world while circumnavigating aboard their private yacht or enjoying their “home” in the blissful sailing paradise of the Caribbean, renowned for having the finest sailing in the world. Glen and Alex make it their mission to custom-tailor every adventure to meet their guests' specific needs and desires, ensuring every trip is truly the journey of a lifetime.
