Capt William "Billy" Pratt has been scuba diving and yachting in St. Thomas for over 30 years. He is a charismatic, fun, hard working, intelligent captain who enjoys creating a vacation of a lifetime for his guests.
Pat Pratt was born in Kansas and raised on a farm where she learned to cook at an early age. She and Captain Billy met on St. Thomas in 2008 when he introduced her to diving and the wonders of the Caribbean. They were married in 2011 and together they enjoy meeting new people, and showing them a great time aboard Opus so they can return home with unforgettable memories of a wonderful vacation.
Qualifications:
William holds a USCG 100 ton Masters, 1st issue 1986. With Auxiliary Sail, Over 20,000 miles on the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. U.S. sailing school certified. PADI Master Instructor, DAN 02 Instructor, CPR/First Aide Instructor, N2 certified, Certified Bauer technician, with basic electrical, mechanical, and fiberglass experience. William is a professional musician having played at numerous resorts and on Cruise Ships through out the Caribbean.
Previous Post:
1991- 1997 Captain/ Instructor for St. T and St. J Dive operations - William
2006-2007 M/V Henry T 117� for the oil rigs in the Gulf � William
US Coast Guard Safety Equipment
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
USCG Approved PFDs
Raymarine Multi Function GPS/Radar/Chart Plotter/Fish Finder
VHF Radio
Two Portable VHF Radios
AT&T Cellular Telephone
Wi-Fi Internet connection at most USVI moorings
# of Videos:
-
# DVDs/Movies:
yes
# CD's:
yes
Camcorder:
No
Books:
yes
Board Games:
Yes
Sun Awning:
Yes
Deck Shower:
Yes
Bimini:
Yes
Water Maker:
-
Special Diets:
Yes
Kosher:
No
BBQ:
Yes
# Dine In:
8
Minimum Age:
Water Safe
Generator:
yes
Inverter:
Yes
Voltages:
110v
Water Maker:
-
Water Cap:
-
Ice Maker:
Yes
Sailing Instructions:
No
Internet Access:
-
Gay Charters:
Yes
Nude:
Yes
Hairdryers:
No
# Port Hatches:
12
Guests Smokes:
On Aft Deck
Crew Smokes:
No
Pets Aboard:
Yes
Pet Type:
-
Guest Pets:
No
Children Ok:
Yes
Hammock:
No
Windscoops:
No
Water Sports
Dinghy size:
18
Dinghy hp:
115
Dinghy # pax:
8
Water Skis Adult:
Yes
Water Skis Kids:
No
Jet Skis:
No
Wave Runners:
No
Kneeboard:
Yes
Windsurfer:
No
Snorkel Gear:
Yes
Tube:
Yes
Scurfer:
No
Wake Board:
Yes
Kayaks 1 Pax:
3
Kayaks (2 Pax):
No
Floating Mats:
No
Swim Platform:
Yes
Boarding Ladder (Loc/Type):
Yes
Sailing Dinghy:
No
Beach Games:
No
Fishing Gear:
Yes
Gear Type:
-
Rods:
-
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Country Fried Potatoes and Toast Egg, Cheese and Sausage or Bacon on English Muffin Eggs, Bacon and Pancakes Breakfast Tortilla served with Salsa and Sour Cream Smoked salmon, Bagels, Cream Cheese, Capers and Onions Yogurt, Granola Cereal and Fresh Fruit Parfait Bagels or Cereal and Fruit Fruit Juice / Coffee / Tea
Lunch
Grilled Cheeseburgers in Paradise with Baked Beans / Chips Ham &/or Turkey Wrap with all the fixings with Chips Tuna Sandwich / Wrap with Chips Beef Nachos with Cheese, Salsa and Sour Cream Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Baked Beans / Chips Chef Salad topped with Grilled Chicken Chicken Parmesan Alfredo with Salad
Appetizers
Asparagus Ham or Turkey Wrap Cheese and Crackers Hummus with Carrots or Crackers Garlic Crackers topped with Spaghetti and Mozzarella Cheese Crab Dip and Crackers Nacho Dip with Tortilla Chips Fruit, Chips or Nuts
Dinner
Steak, Baked Potato and Vegetable Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Curry Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Spaghetti, Vegetable with Garlic Bread Fish, Rice and Vegetable Chicken Breast, Baked Potato and Vegetable Beef Burrito, Refried Beans and Rice served with Salsa, Sour Cream and Tortilla Chips