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After acquiring an as-new, 2007 Beneteau 49, two new friends, Captain Joey Medaloni and Captain Dustin Ryan, spent nearly a year sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to the British Virgin Islands, and then on to Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Mexico. On arriving back in South Carolina in late 2009, the two captains realized that Charleston was missing a professional, luxury sailing and yacht charter company. Their year abroad made them confident in the boats' seaworthiness, and their abilities as captains, and they began chartering around Charleston Harbor as the newly founded Charleston Sailing Charters LLC. With each year more successful than the last, the business became a mainstay for the city. Today, with three boats, Sailing Yacht Fate, Sailing Yacht Mystique, Motor Yacht Kismet, and a full staff of Captains and Mates, Charleston Yacht Charters strives to provide excellence in every aspect of services to you.
With over 6 decades of combined experience.
Mate / Customer Service Representative
Monique is our customer service expert, with a background in fashion from NYC she combines her amazing talents and customer service skills with her newfound love of yachting to give our customers the best experience possible.
Captain / Fleet Manager
Scott has worked on professional yachts since 2017, he holds a 100 ton Masters License, an expert in engineering and making things work. A 5 year USN Submarine veteran, Scott is an invaluable part of our team!
Captain
Quent runs our motoryacht Kismet, he holds a 100 ton Masters License with Towing Endorsement, Padi Dive Master, First Responder, Firefighter 2. He got his start in the yachting industry on the Island of Maui where he captained the Pride of Maui for 10 years. Quent has been with Charleston Sailing Charters since 2017.
Mate / Office Manager
Madi has extensive sailing experience and working towards her captains license. With a background in accounting she is the office wizard helping keep the business rolling. A true pleasure to sail and race with, you are lucky to have her as your crew member!
Captain / Managing Partner
Captain Dustin Ryan, an accomplished yachtsman with long voyages over many oceans under his belt. Dustin has spent the past 20 years sailing in waters from Hawaii to the Mediterranean Sea, including a transpacific sail in a 40ft sloop. An accomplished waterman Dustin is an avid surfer and loves ocean sports. License includes 100 ton OUPV, STCW95, Padi Diver, Firefighter 2 and First Responder.
Captain / Managing Partner
Captain Joey Medaloni, has traveled the East Coast, Bahamas, Virgin Islands and Mexico over the past 15 years. Joey's licenses include 100 ton USCG Masters, Single, Multi, Instrument and Jet Commercial CE525/S pilot rating, Padi Dive Master, and STCW95. Proprietor of Medaloni Cellars and Vineyards in Yadkin Valley North Carolina.