Captains & Crew
Graham Ashlock
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Graham spent his childhood surfing and free diving along the coast. His obsession with boats began while studying biology at UC Berkeley, where he taught sailing, raced on the university team and bought his first sailboat which he lived on while finishing his studies. Shortly after graduating, Graham met his future wife who is also an avid sailor. They left aboard their 34’ sailboat for a 6-month cruise to Mexico that lasted seven years and took them 25,000+ nautical miles throughout the Pacific. Since returning to Santa Barbara, Graham has logged more than 1,500 days exploring the Channel Islands as a professional captain. During his 20+ years at sea, he has also captained expedition vessels as large as 130 feet in French Polynesia, the Pitcairn Islands, New Zealand, Mexico, and elsewhere in the world. Despite (or perhaps because of) his depth of experience, the Channel Islands are still his favorite place in the world. Graham currently holds a USCG 500-ton ocean master's (captain's) license. Equally comfortable behind the tiller of a small sailing dinghy as at the helm of a large motor yacht, his enthusiasm and experience leave him well prepared to take you on your next adventure.
Quincy Briscoe
Raised in the hills of Southern Oregon, Quincy learned to sail on a 16’ Hobie Cat in high mountain lakes. Drawn to warmer waters, he moved to Southern California where he began racing dinghies and larger yachts. After earning his USCG 100-ton Ocean Master's license and multiple ASA instructor certifications, he spent years sailing the Santa Barbara coast and Channel Islands, with longer deliveries from San Francisco to Baja. Quincy later captained 65’ catamarans in Maui, sailed with The Yacht Week in Croatia, and led instructional charters in the Caribbean. Still, the Santa Barbara coastline remains his favorite for its rich sea life and unbeatable sailing conditions.
Hannah Hinson
As a native of North Carolina, Hannah now calls Santa Barbara home. She first fell in love with the beautiful coastline while on a Pacific Coast Highway roadtrip. The magic of the American Riviera never left her so she decided to make the move to the West Coast in 2019. With a graduate business school degree and a keen eye for detail, Hannah is the glue that binds Santa Barbara Captains together. She will likely be the friendly voice you hear for the first time when booking a charter or the helping hand while coordinating your coastal Santa Barbara adventure.
Ryan Shanaghan
Ryan is a California transplant, after growing up on the East Coast. From being a dock attendant in high school to racing sailboats in college, he has always been involved in boating and marine industries. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Marine Biology, Ryan worked in marine education and fisheries management before becoming a full time captain here in Santa Barbara. Having worked in harbors from Maine to Florida and Alaska to San Diego, he's happy to call the Central Coast home.
Our Crew
What do boat cleaning extraordinaires, five-star chefs, and business school graduates all have in common? They are a part of our world-class crew! We boast a mix of different talents and strengths on our team. We are looking forward to having you onboard!