Andre Patterson
Andre grew up in Grenada, which is referred to as the “Isle of Spice”, namely because it is a true nature island that also grows large amounts of nutmeg and cocoa for export. He spent many lazy days on the beach as a kid so snorkeling and swimming came naturally to him, and he still has the same passion for the sea today.
Andre attended the Presentation Boys College in Grenada and graduated with degrees in Geography, English, History and English Literature.
As a young teen, he became a member of the local yacht club and took up sailing Mirror Dinghies and Lasers. He was also a keen spear fisher. In his early twenties, he worked for 5 years as a PADI Divemaster working with local dive shops, taking tourists on recreational dives. Andre went on to qualify as a PADI Medic First Aid as well as a PADI Rescue Diver.
After working as a Divemaster, he moved to live in St. Maarten where he started working on day charter catamarans which eventually led Andre to obtaining a sailing endorsement Yacht Master license to work on private yachts and eventually running boats as skipper, launching his career into charter yachts.
Andre has been a seasoned professional skipper for over 25 years now, having logged more than 40,000 nautical miles of bluewater sailing, working on several well-known charter yachts, covering the Caribbean Islands, East Coast of America, and many places in Europe. Andre is dedicated to providing safe, enjoyable, and memorable experiences at sea. His strong leadership, deep respect for the ocean, and commitment to safety ensure that guests are always in capable hands.
Andre’s sailing journey began in 1992, and he has since developed a flexible, adaptable approach that allows him to offer tailored experiences to different groups of guests. He brings extensive experience across private and charter yachts, both sail and motor, and has been a key member of competitive race teams, including serving as helmsman in the prestigious Newport Bucket Regatta in 2012 and the Heineken Regatta in St Maarten.
Andre is a family man and enjoys spending quality time with his wife (they worked together on charter yachts) and their son and daughter. In his spare time he loves to cook, play tennis, go for hikes as well as bike rides in the country, snorkeling and scuba diving to experience the beauty and colors of the world of nature under the sea.
Andre’s friends describe him as honest, straight forward, and considerate. His own motto in life is to be respectful and kind. Andre takes great pride in his work and constantly strives to exceed guest expectations, making each voyage under his command truly exceptional.
