Michael Dameron
Captain Michael brings a rare blend of hands‑on seamanship, technical skill, and calm leadership to every vessel he steps aboard. A 200‑Ton Master Captain with more than six years of experience on day‑sailing and charter vessels, he’s spent the last three years as a vessel Master—rising through the ranks from Deckhand to Captain and commanding boats up to 80 feet across inland waterways and offshore routes. His background is broad and practical: fiberglass work, rigging, shipyard project management, and the full spectrum of onboard maintenance, from electronics and HVAC to plumbing, outboards, and marine diesel engines. He’s captained traditional wooden schooners on the East Coast, leading teams of up to twelve sailing crew with a steady hand and a clear head. As a dive instructor, he brings an additional layer of safety awareness and ocean familiarity that strengthens his overall command presence. Now stepping into the charter catamaran world, Michael is eager to apply his experience to Gryfalcon—getting her dialed in below deck while helping build a strong, reliable program over time. His work ethic is unwavering, his standards are high, and above all, he carries a positive attitude that lifts the entire team around him.
