CREW PROFILES
Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses |
Captain | Jonathan Rorech |
USA |
0 |
IYT Master License, STCW, PADI Advanced Diver |
Chef/First Mate | Presley Turner |
USA |
0 |
STCW, PADI OW! |
Number of Crew: 2 | Languages: English |
Crew Profiles:
MEET YOUR CREW:
Captain: Johnny Rorech
Chef: Presley Turner
Johnny is an International Yacht Training (IYT) Ocean Master licensed captain with around 8knm of experience. Johnny is a long-time nomadic filmmaker who has spent the past 5 yrs in SE Asia, exploring different countries and documenting his adventures on film. He has 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, professional filmmaker, and videographer. He has worked as a charter captain in both Phuket and Greece and worked at an IYT sailing school, water sports center and charter company in Phuket. He completed captaining a 49’ charter boat for the Mediterranean sailing season this year before undertaking an Atlantic Ocean crossing more recently.
His charter experience ranges from day trips up to two week long Term Charters with guests .He loves hiking, kayaking, scuba diving (PADI Adv Open Water Certification), riding motorcycles and experiencing new cultures and delicious foods.
Presley comes to the islands from Nashville TN. She fell in love with the beauty of the islands after her first visit to St John 15 years ago. Following years of vacations there, she decided to sell all of her belongings and make the leap to live in the USVI full time. She has been here on and off for 10 years now. Her love for fine cuisine brought her to working as a chef in the Term Charter industry. She enjoys providing farm to table and utilizing local products as much as possible. Presley is a PADI Divemaster and loves all of the beauty that the islands hold below the water’s surface too. She has a true passion for the islands and their unique history. She leads guests on tours and hikes showing them unique hidden treasures along with fun stories.
You will find a true friend right away with Presley and find her inviting you aboard with a big smile and warm welcome.
Presley and Johnny look forward to hosting you onboard Dolphin Daze.

Jonathan Rorech
Captain

Presley Turner
Chef/First Mate