Kevin McCarthy, Owner, Named Elderhostel Road Scholar

All the crew send congrats to our owner, Kevin, for being named one of Elderhostel Program's Featured Road Scholars.

Designed to highlight extraordinary lecturers and instructors, the Elderhostel Program has recognized Kevin as a specialist in sharing his unique knowledge of wildlife, the shrimping industry, and the rich history and rustic beauty that define southeast Georgia and northeast Florida.

Kevin grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts and settled in Fernandina Beach in 1968. He has spent 41 years sailing the waters of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. He holds a 100 ton master’s license and developed his knowledge of the wildlife and history of this region exploring the waters that surround Amelia Island, Cumberland Island and St. Marys, Georgia.

Generations of Kevin’s family have been shrimpers, and he shares with participants his knowledge of shrimp farming and the future of the shrimping industry in the U.S.
Kevin considers himself a lifelong learner and thrives on the opportunities each day brings to explore new and familiar territory with passengers who share each respective journey.

Congrats again boss...

Babies Galore!!!

What a great spring and summer we've had on the river....

15 new babies born on Cumberland Island, scores of baby dolphins and some of the most spectacular sunsets you can imagine!

How much better can life get than drinking in sunshine, waves, and new life beginning in the wild??? - life IS good!!!