Capt. John Scott has been a pirate since age 3, when his grandfather John Dow threw him in the Chesapeake Bay so he could learn how to swim. John learned his first rule of boating that day, “Stay with the ship”. Ever since that day, Capt. John’s passion and respect for the water grew. After losing his father to the Great Lakes he realized that holding his 100 ton Master was not enough. He wanted to share and educate others while learning along the way.

As an owner of “The Wet Shop” in Charleston SC, Capt. John guided students through their underwater education. His most proud moment however was the day the Hunley was found and eventually raised to the surface. John's shop supported this effort with the Navy and was there the day the “boys were brought home”.

Capt. John also received a grass roots applause from Boat US after funding and creating a nonprofit educational on the water training program for recreational boaters. He supported companies like Cummins Marine to educate staff on their corporate test boats, along with assisting several Marine Patrol Agencies, and pleasure boaters.

As a Coast Guard licensed instructor for nine years, Capt. John has helped thousands of boaters to reach the level of Captain. Ask any student that has participated in his class and they will tell you that the lessons learned go far beyond the Coast Guard Requirements.

Capt. Jay Lapine, is the founder of Coastal YMS, providing; delivery, education, and cruise planning services. Additionally, since 2004, Capt. Jay is the Senior Captain of an 86’ Burger, homeport in Florida that regularly cruises the Bahamas.

In addition to being an attorney licensed in both Texas and Ohio, Capt. Jay has spent a significant number of years in boat handling and ownership from the practical standpoint.

Capt. Jay has also committed a considerable amount of time throughout his career to teaching, practical instruction, and leadership training. He has served as an assistant instructor in programs certified by the Coast Guard to educate and examine for the OUPV and up to 100 GT Master.

Capt. Jay holds a U.S. Coast Guard OUPV and Master upgrade license as well as a Commercial Tow Assistance endorsement.

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