Captain Robert Bredeck  

Robert began sailing at age 8 in Michigan, where he came of age and completed his education with a Masters Degree in English Literature from Michigan State University. Post-Graduate school led to a position in Denver Colorado, and traveled abroad where he came to live and rediscover his sailing roots in St. Thomas in 2002.

Robert holds a 100 ton US Coast Guard License, is a PADI certified open water diver and has sailed extensively over the past 5 years in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands including a trip to South Africa. Most recently, he completed an 8 month trans-Atlantic Loop on a 28ft. Irwin dubbed Ramblin Rose. The voyage included the Azores, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Madeira.

Robert looks forward to providing you with unforgettable sails and tales.

First Mate / Dive Master: Derek Hall  

Derek, your host aboard the IRIE, looks forward to extending a warm welcome to his guests. Derek has spent the past five years working in the service industry. While he thoroughly enjoys all aspects of this industry, his true passion lies in the hands-on experience of dealing directly with the customer, ensuring that they are catered to at the highest level of standards and that their expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

Those who encounter Derek would describe him as a personable, easy going, and very attentive to detail. His obvious care and interest in others will make his guests feel right at home the moment they step aboard.

Derek's love of the water began while living in the "Land of the 10,000 Lakes." This lure of the water is what led him to the islands and to IRIE. While his current passion is sailing, other interests include diving, snorkeling, water skiing and fishing. Derek is a PADI certified Dive Master and is currently working on his PADI Diving Instructor Certificate.