On the water and controlling the helm from 8 years old, I’ve spent my entire life on both Power and Sail boats. I’m one of the few and far between lovers of both mediums. Turning the engine off and harnessing Mother Nature to propel yourself and a beautiful 55’ sailing yacht forward is equally exciting to me as singling up, ordering the fenders pulled and easing that throttle forward on an 85’ Pilothouse Motor Yacht as we maneuver a tight slip, ease out of the marina and out the channel. Let’s give you time to truly enjoy your time on the boat; let me take responsibility for your safety and that of your friends, family or colleagues. No matter the occasion, your safety is my number one priority. Having the time of your life is equally important and I assure you that you’re going to be safe, entertained and grateful that you didn’t have to worry about a thing! Let’s go cruising

I grew up fishing on the lakes of Minnesota, finding my love for the water at a very young age. Through way of living in the mountains of Colorado, I found myself in California, where I sailed from Newport to San Diego cruising for 3 months around Southern California. Once I arrived in San Diego, I decided to stay and have been here for over ten years.

After working as a woodworker for a number of years, I saw it as more of a hobby and in May of 2018, I left the trade and went and got my captains license. I now live in Ocean Beach with my girlfriend and our dog, where we enjoy being outside whether it be on board or at the beach. I look forward to sharing my love of the water with you, and showing you the reasons why I fell in love with our Southern Californian seas.

I started sailing at the age of 8 years old.

I am an avid multihull sailor form a very young age, at the age of 16 raced Hobie Cats to later represent Puerto Rico in the Tornado class catamaran in the 1976 Montreal XXI Olympics at the age of 20.

I have sailed extensively throughout the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. I have spent the last 17 years on my boat with my wife Maggie throughout the Caribbean.

After, living all my life in Puerto Rico, we relocated to San Diego, where I now teach sailing classes for the American Sailing Association.

Boating is a way of life and a life I thoroughly enjoy. There is nothing better than cruising the oceans being able to see the wonders that the water and different ports of call hold. 

Having spent many years in South Florida while owning and operating several boats the diving and fishing charters were very abundant. As a certified scuba diver it gave me the chance to use my boat for private dive charters to locations not frequented both in the Bahamas and Florida. Intercoastal cruises, Bay cruises and blue water charters gave me the start and experience needed to navigate most any waters up, down and across the South Florida coast, The Florida Keys and out to the Bahamas. 

Moving to Southern California has given me another great experience with cold water, constant storm patterns and strict country boundaries, lessons were learned quickly. The entire west coast has amazing ports and islands that bring different challenges. All great places to cruise too and enjoy! 

I am blessed to be a part of the professional boating community and look forward to all new experiences. 

Captain Randy Close at your service! 

I am a rare catch not only being a local San Diegan who knows our waters and local establishments, but I’m also been a prior professional Firefighter for 13 years. 

I love to entertain people and have the water as his office. 

I take pride in being detail oriented, who leads effectively and compassionately.

You’ll be delighted by my friendly, approachable personality along with my strong work ethic.

Blessings….Sea you on the water

Grew up in Minnesota as part of a large tight-knit water loving family.  Moved to San Diego in 1991 chasing a job as many before me.  Fed up with the market and pay I opened  a bar and restaurant in San Diego and owned it for 15 years before selling.  Being by water was always a part my life growing up.  Our family always had a boat and during summers I was more on the water then off.  Being around water so much I learned to captain a boat when I was just 13.  I started this company in order to get more people actually using there boats. It’s my belief I’ve done just that.

I’m a San Diego native and grew up on the coast. I’ve spent my entire life boating and sailing on both San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. I started sailing Sabots out of San Diego Yacht Club, and now I’m a year away from becoming a Life Member.

I’ve been married for 30 years and have two young adult sons. I have had a successful career in finance and accounting, and now have the time and opportunity to pursue my passion for boating and sailing as a Captain. I would welcome the opportunity to show you what makes our bays and ocean so special, and why there is nothing like a day on the water in San Diego.

I have been in San Diego for five years. in that time I have met my partner Marcella and together we have our little mate Sophia. How did I get here?

Well, I chefed my way here while chasing fish. I took my love of both and cooked my way into the wheelhouse.

My road to San Diego was not direct. I was born on the banks of the Mississippi River. Right where Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri come together. (the original west coast) after growing up on that river, I found myself cooking at a resort in Alaska. At The world famous Waterfall Resort on The Prince of Wales Island, I discovered sportfishing as a career. I spent my free time as a guide for crew and racked up my sea time running around the islands in the resort’s 28′ Northriver boats running twin outboard engines. I still spend a couple month’s there each summer as a world-class Salmon guide