Lady Marigot

Captain: Francis McLawrence

Nationality: St. Lucian

Lady Marigot is managed by a fully Saint Lucian crew with years of sailing, hospitality, & operations expertise. Together, the crew has traveled to 45 unique countries, as well as having made four trans-Atlantic crossings between them. They have sailed all across the Caribbean and specialize in the Windward Islands.

With their mastery of Lady Marigot and unrivaled knowledge of St. Vincent & the Grenadines, our crew will provide an unparalleled and truly authentic charter experience!

Captain: Francis McLawrence

With over 46 years of captaining experience, Francis found his love for the sea at a young age - at just six months old, he crossed from St. Lucia to Barbados with his father. Never looking back, Francis spent every school vacation thereafter at sea. He has captained a wide-range of ships, from catamarans, power-yachts, to even tug-boats. Captain Francis has done it all - yacht charters, sport & commercial fishing, shipping, & pleasure sails. He has obtained an array of boating qualifications, including but not limited to Boat Master License, Celestial Navigation Certification, and Basic Electronics.

First trained to sail using a sextant and star charts, Francis is one of the few mariners who upholds the tradition of celestial navigation. He has traversed the entire Caribbean this way (no GPS!), as well as having crossed the Atlantic by catamaran.

Well read, Francis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise onboard. He is well versed in Caribbean history, local flora and fauna (by land and by sea), and the evolution and traditions of sailing. Young at heart, Francis is always excited to learn and brings both energy and experience to every charter – as well as more than a few great stories!

In his free time, Captain Francis designs and builds custom ships made of recycled plastic, old dinghies, & plywood. He plays bass guitar and enjoys science fiction.


Chef: Neil

Neil joined as chef in early 2024. More information coming soon.

Deckhand: Devon Popo

Devon is 31 years old and works seamlessly with Captain Francis and Chef George to ensure a smooth charter. While sailing is his profession, Devon's passion is for farming the bountiful Lucian soil. His hobbies include cycling, hiking, cricket, football, and fishing. Affable & endearing, Devon is a charming young man whose youthfulness is an exceptional addition to any crew - just wait to be impressed by the friends he has made, and continues to make, all across the Caribbean!

Qualifications: STCW; Hospitality Training Course from Jade Mountain, St Lucia; Refrigeration and Mechanical Repairs Certification.

2024 Season -
Second Stand in Captain: Ruben Prince
Known as Captain Ben or Benny, Ruben Prince is a dependable, experienced skipper who has been working onboard boats his entire life. Ben has sailed with people from all over and cares deeply about each of his clients. He is a large, lovable sailor! Ben has worked on Lady Marigot for many years as a relief captain to Francis and has worked alongside both of the crew on numerous occasions.

Qualifications: Yacht-master, STCW, License of Competence to Merchant Marine Officer.

Second Deckhand: Lee Freeman
Lee has been working with Lady Marigot for over five years, specializing in mechanical maintenance. He has done a number of successful charters with the boat, always bringing a smile and a laugh. Polite, well-mannered, and kind, Lee is yet another great member of the Lady Marigot family. Always eager to be helpful, Lee has gone out of his way to learn all the small nuances of the ship. In his free time, Lee free-dives & spearfishes.