Captain Tony Bourque - Skipper

Tony is a Coast Guard licensed 50 Ton Master who has been sailing and racing in and around the San Francisco bay since he was 12 years old. In addition to sailing in San Francisco, Tony has sailed the coast of California, in the Pacific Northwest, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In 2018 he made his first crossing of the Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco.

In addition to his sailing, Tony is a long time nature lover, with a degree in Biology from UC Berkeley, and spent several seasons working for the National Park Service, including as a ranger at Alcatraz Island. He loves to share his knowledge of local wildlife, and stories of life on The Rock to those who are interested.

Patch Garcia - Crew

Patch has been sailing for approximately 6 years and was on the crew that brought Circe up the coast of California. She loves to sail, and she loves people. She will work hard to make sure that you and your guests are safe and comfortable during your trip with Blackbeard Yacht Charters.