HOURGLASS

Winner's of both "Judge's Choice" and "People's Choice" in the Rum Mixology competition of the 2025 VIPCA Charter Yacht Show

Captain Adriana Vega
Captain Adriana was born and raised in Puerto Rico, spending much of her life in and around the water. Her passion for sailing blossomed in her twenties when her father bought his first cruising sailboat, allowing her to explore some of the Caribbean's most exotic sailing destinations. Before these adventures, she attended college in Florida, earning a BBA degree. While in Florida, she also worked in the service industry, where she honed her passion for entertaining. This unique background enabled her to combine her love for the water and hosting, leading to a fulfilling career as a charter captain. Adriana's success in the industry is a testament to her determination and hard work.


Chef/First Mate Daryl Hanna
Daryl was born in Ohio and raised in South Carolina. He moved to the Virgin Islands at the young age of 23 and has been a resident for almost 20 years now. He made his way through high school and university working in various restaurants in the Palmetto state.

After moving to St. Croix, Daryl built a full-time career as a chef, including a tenure as Executive Chef at Savant—consistently ranked among the Caribbean’s top-ten restaurants—frequented by celebrities and even a former U.S. president while vacationing with his family. During his tenure at Savant, he received numerous accolades:
2017 USA Today Top 10 Restaurants in the Caribbean
2017 Pacific Tribune Exploring Paradise without a Passport
2018 Carib Journal 10 Hottest Tables in the Caribbean
His cooking style can best be described as a fusion between French, Asian and Caribbean cuisine with a little touch of down home Southern

Cooking. It was also at this time Daryl continued his passion for sailing. He has owned multiple sailboats over the years, cruising the Caribbean and traveling the world during the Caribbean hurricane season yearly. Daryl currently holds a USCG 100 ton masters license and many other safety certifications such as Advanced Fire Fighting and Medical Care Provider. An avid fisherman, Daryl loves trolling with a couple of lines out to see what fresh catch he can bring in for guests and whip up some fresh tuna poke or mahi ceviche. He looks forward to helping guests continue to fulfill their dream sailing vacation in the extraordinarily beautiful waters of the Virgin Islands with full bellies, smiling faces and happy hearts!!!