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George Hill - Weatherly

America's Cup Charters co-owner and founder, George Hill, purchased the Cup Defender, Weatherly in 1986. After sailing her from Seattle, WA to Newport, RI, via the Panama Canal he commenced an ongoing restoration of the renowned 1958 mahogany 12 Meter. Placing Weatherly in the day charter trade, he began to work closely with future partner, Herb Marshall and his Twelve American Eagle.

For six years prior to becoming the owner/skipper of Weatherly, Hill captained the Alden designed, Hinckley built wooden yawl Nirvana, one of New England's legendary sailing yachts. Hill also spent five years as captain or crew aboard a variety of vessels in year-round operation between New England, the Caribbean, and Europe. It was during this period that Hill, an avid lifelong sailor refined the skills of navigation and seamanship that were first acquired while growing up in Marblehead, MA.

In addition to his Seattle-Panama-Newport voyage aboard Weatherly, Hill's offshore experience includes over twenty trips between New England and West Indian or Florida ports, two transatlantic passages, winter fishing at the edge of the continental shelf and numerous ocean races including the Newport-Bermuda and Marblehead-Halifax races. Hill has extensive coastwise experience, marine woodworking skills and worked as a sail maker for four years. He holds a U.S. Merchant Marine Masters License for motor or auxiliary sailing vessels of up to 100 tons, which he first acquired in 1978.

Herb Marshall - American Eagle

Herb Marshall is the co-owner with George Hill of America's Cup Charters. They were also key partners in the restorations of the1962 America's Cup Contender, Nefertiti and the 1967 and 1970 Cup Defender, Intrepid. Marshall is also the Vice President of the International Twelve Metre Association.

In 1987 Marshall purchased the famous America's Cup 12 Meter American Eagle in Annapolis, MD and sailed her back to her racing waters of Newport, RI. During that first winter, "Eagle" went through a major refit, but Marshall states that he has since learned that "you do this EVERY year!"

Marshall grew up on the coast of New England where he has captained yachts since age eighteen and actively raced since 1976. Marshall's sailing experience is complimented by his business expertise. He was part owner of a yacht company that imported custom sail and power yachts from Finland, and owned a boatyard on Cape Cod, where he specialized in the repair of wooden boats such as Beetle Cats, and the building of Barnstable Catboats. He also operated a commercial fish export business, buying select Bluefin Tuna locally for export to the discerning Japanese market. His chartering adventures included sailing appearances in the movies "One Crazy Summer," and aboard Eagle in the 1992 film "Wind". During the course of his ownership of American Eagle, Marshall has sailed and raced with former owner, Ted Turner as well as America's Cup veterans Dennis Conner, Gary Jobson, Peter Gilmore and Bill Koch. The pride and craftsmanship that was built into American Eagle, enhanced by the constant upgrading by Marshall, has kept her as fast and striking as the day Ted Turner painted "the Bird"

Marshall holds a U.S. Merchant Marine Masters License for motor or auxiliary sailing vessels up to 100 gross ton, which he first acquired when he was 18 years old.

Adam Weaver - Nefertiti

Weaver has been working aboard Nefertiti since 2000, the first two years as mate before taking on the captain's role. He has overseen numerous restoration projects aboard Neffy including installation of a new rig, re-powering with a new diesel engine and exhaust system, replacement of all winches, and numerous smaller upgrades. The Egyptian Queen is getting finer every year.

Weaver grew up in “Down East” Maine but left that area once he enlisted in the Navy where for six years he studied navigation and communication while being attached to the nuclear power, Los Angeles class fast attack submarine, USS Pittsburgh SSN-720, based in Groton, CT. On his four and half year tour he was awarded four medals, two ribbons and four letters of commendation.

Since his sea time is derived from being aboard numerous ships including a submarine and a America's Cup Yacht it's bit eclectic and world wide - Arabian Gulf, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific (via Panama Canal), Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea (via Suez canal) and many coastal and off shore sailing deliveries along the eastern seaboard.

Weaver holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Rhode Island and a U.S. Merchant Marine Masters License for motor or auxiliary sailing vessels up to 100 tons.

Steve Pattee - Easterner

Steve Pattee started sailing l2 Meters in 2005 as crew aboard American Eagle. He quickly moved on to captain Enterprise for her delivery North from Florida and the 2007 season in Newport. For the 2008 season Captain Pattee will be at the helm of Easterner.

Pattee grew up in Colorado enjoying the mountain sports of snow boarding and mountain biking. He owned a retail and wholesale tropical clothing line which rought him to Florida, where he was introduced to sailing. For four years he sailed out of Key West, FL most notably on the Schooner America. The America is a 139' replica of the famous vessel which sailed around Isle of Wight in 1851, winning the "Hundred Guineas Cup" which would forever after be known as the America's Cup in her honor. A highlight of sailing aboard America was delivering her to San Diego via the Panama Canal in the Spring of 2006. His racing experience includes a wide variety of boats from J24's to a 78' schooner rigged catamaran Caribbean Spirit.

Steve spent the winter of '08 sharpening his skills as captain aboard a charter catamaran in the Grenadine Islands, West Indies.

He holds a U.S. Merchant Marine Master's License for steam, motor or auxiliary sail vessels up to 100 tons.

Mike Patterson - Intrepid

Since 1998 Intrepid has been under the careful watch of Captain Mike Patterson. The intervening years have been active ones for Intrepid as well as for Patterson, overseeing numerous restoration projects and a intensive racing schedule including taking Intrepid to The America's Cup Jubilee in Cowes, IOW, England in 2001.

Patterson grew up in Colorado Springs, CO where he began sailing at a early age, his first boat at the age of eight was a Laser. A lot of boat for an eight year old, but in 1983 at the age of 13 he won the Rocky Mountain Laser Championships. At 15 he spent a year and a half sailing the coast of Mexico with his family aboard their Island 32'.

While at Maine Maritime Academy he captained the offshore racing team and sailed various boats including 420's, Shields and their 38' IMS yacht Madcap. He graduated in 1996 with a degree in Yacht and Small Vessel Management. The following season he crewed for Ed Baird on his two boat testing program for PACT 2000. Patterson holds a U.S. Merchant Marine 200 Ton Masters License and a 500 ton International Tonnage Certificate.

Jay Everson - Enterprise

Growing up on Cape Cod, Everson was introduced to sailing at an early age sailing Beetle Cats and Optimists out of Hyannis Yacht Club. He moved up to Wianno Seniors and various schooners before heading off to The Massachusetts Maritime Academy. At the Academy Everson raced with their nationally ranked sailing team, he graduated in 2006 with a degree in Marine Transportation.

His sea time includes working on commercial vessels such as container ships world wide and tugs in the Gulf of Mexico and New York Harbor as well as working on private yachts.  This varied background gives Everson a broad range of seafaring skills.

Everson holds a U.S. Merchant Marine Master's License for motor or auxillary sailing vessels and a Third Mate Unlimited License with an Ocean's Towing Endorsement.

Rob Ouellette - Freedom

Ouellette crewed aboard Intrepid for the 2002 season and the following year he went on to become the Captain of Freedom. The last five years have been busy with charters, restoration projects and regattas. The 2007season was especially exciting; Freedom was shipped to Europe to participate in the 12 Meter Regatta schedule in the Mediterranean.

Growing up in Marblehead, MA he started sailing at a young age. At the University of Rhode Island he captained the Keel Boat Team in which they won the National Championships and placed third in the College World Championships in 1998. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Coastal Policy and Maritime Law.

Sailing an assortment of yachts, thousands of miles of deliveries from New England to the Caribbean has honed his offshore sailing skills. One offshore experience he particularly enjoyed was crewing aboard Bella Mente, the first boat to finish in the 2006 Newport-Bermuda race.

Outellette holds a U.S. Merchant Marine Masters License for steam, motor or auxiliary sail up to 100 tons.

Sales Manager

Julie Lassy

Julie joined America's Cup Charters in 2002 after running her own retail business in Newport for 12 years. She grew up in landlocked Northwest Connecticut, but once she saw the ocean she never looked back. Arriving in Newport after a stint in Nantucket, she pursued her interest in boating. Julie built a wooden sea kayak on her own, and then decided she would take a boat building class at the Museum of Yachting. Once the course was completed she volunteered as a Boat Keeper.

America's Cup Charters proved to be the perfect place to merge her interest in the sea with her extensive business experience. As our sales manager Julie promotes and books our charters with great zest, always tailoring the charter to the client's needs.

Be it an America's Cup 12 Meter Regatta, a corporate teambuilding exercise, or a family reunion - no two charters are alike. Julie's attention to detail, "can do" attitude and enthusiasm for the boats inevitably produce a successful event.