When you visit us at Island Time Sailing you will find some of the most amazing crew to be found anywhere! Our locally based crew is all smiles when it comes to meeting our guests and thought you might like to know a little bit more about them as well.
The Island Time Captains
Captain Clay
Captain Clay has been a lifetime resident here in Panama City Beach. He has been a licensed Captain for almost 30 years. He enjoys all water sports, traveling, Costa Rican rum and Friday Tuna at Patches.
Captain Heath
A Massachusetts native, Heath has 10+ years captains experience on PCB, St. Thomas, & the Bahamas! He enjoys spear fishing, snowboarding, and being a Dad!
Captain Christo
Captain Christo was born and raised right here in Panama City, Florida! He’s been working on the water for 11 years and going strong. When Captain Christo is not sailing he is most likely, cooking up a storm – gluten-free style, tending to the garden with his partner Becca and their kids, Harper (10) and Seth (14), jamming out to video games with Seth or chilling with his dogs Obi and R2.
The Island Time Deckhands / Bartenders
Sarah
Sarah is from Southside, Alabama and worked beach service for 3 years before coming on as part of the crew. This will be her third summer working on the boat! She loves Bushwhackers, long runs on the beach, and baby dolphins. Sarah’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and her husband on the beach.
Carter
Carter is originally from Louisiana, but has grown up here his whole life. He’s worked on the water for about seven years now and has had his Captain’s license for about 4 years. In his free time he loves to fish, hunt, spearfish, go snorkeling, drive ATVs and basically anything that has to do with boats. Carter will never not live on the water, he’s part of the Salty Crew!
Emma C.
Emma is from – Missouri and grew up in Missouri going to the lake a lot, she has been in Panama City Beach for 9 years now! She’s worked on the water for all 9 of those years. Emma is a scuba instructor and loves to be underwater as much as possible hanging out with all the the beautiful creatures! She also LOVES plants and growing food and baking! She has a little girl who loves the water as much as her mama!
Audra
Audra calls Panama City, Florida home and has been working on the water for 2 years. Audra just completed her first year at Troy University. She enjoys working on the boat with her two older sisters, Grace and Olivia.
Shane
Shane is from Panama City, Florida and has been working on the water for 3 years. He enjoys working out and lifts 6 days a week. Fun fact: Shane has a new tattoo!
Emma R
Emma is originally from Michigan but moved to Port St Joe when she was 16. She has spent a lot of time in Panama City Beach in her teen years and moved over a couple years later. Emma has worked on the water for 5 years and doesn’t ever want to stop. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her beautiful daughter, fishing, running, playing guitar and traveling.
Emily
Emily was born and raised right here in Panama City, Florida. She has spent her whole life by the water, salt water practically runs through her veins. She enjoys working out, fishing with her family and spending time with friends at Shell Island. One of the best parts of her job is getting to work alongside her sister!! Fun fact: her family has eight goats and 4 dogs!
Avery
Avery is from Miccosukee Florida. He grew up there on the Bayou. He’s been here in Panama City Beach for 2 years. And he’s been working on the water for one year. His hobbies include spearfishing, motorcycles and backpacking. A interesting fact about Avery: he’s been to all the lower 48 states!
Sara
Sara was born and raised right here in Panama City. She is 20 years old and has been on the water working and playing her whole life! She loves to spend time at Shell Island with friends and family. The best part of working on Island Time for Sara is that she gets to do it with her sister Emily!