Welcome aboard Gadaboat

George Bridger will be your captain, Travis and Rasheem are your hosts/shipmates. I’m Stacey and I’ll answer your calls and emails, personalize your Private Day Sailing Charter and make sure everything is prepared and ready. When you step onboard you will feel relaxed, welcome and in safe and competent hands.

George came to Antigua for sailing week in 1980, bought the beloved s/y Stargazer in 1987, won race week in 1988 and 89, and married his best friend in 1992. All events took place in Antigua which has been home since the I do’s…..

George

started StatTek a marine electronics and yacht management business at Jolly Harbour in 1993. Each weekend we’d go sailing and take our friends along. Over the years there were many mini jaunts to other islands creating memories for a lifetime. Later on we saw the beautiful charter boats going out EVERY DAY with guests doing the same thing….and thought… “Hey, why should they have all the fun?!”

So a new chapter in life began 5 years ago with the beautiful Gadaboat a 52’ Oceanis…so come along with us for your all-inclusive private day sailing charter and experience the freedom, exhilaration, relaxation, get involved or zone out. Food, wine, soon to be world famous rum punch, refreshments, snorkeling, swimming, beaching, exploring, sunset, wind in the sails and in your hair….. experience Gadaboating with us. Sail Antigua!!

Our Crew

Rasheem Williamson

Crew

We are delighted to welcome 30 year old Rasheem Williamson as newest member of the Gadaboat crew. Rasheem is a fun free-spirited individual with a bright as sunshine personality, his joyful smile all over his face is contagious. Hailing from Jamacia, Rasheem moved to Antigua in 2002. He actively plays football, cricket, golf and basketball and coaches children’s football.

Your Private Day Sail Charter along Antigua’s southwest shoreline may very well be “the best day ever” yet Rasheem’s mere presence makes it even better

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“It’s so nice to meet new people every day, learn about different cultures and enjoy the moment. Every day is great!

Nick Shumate

2024-02-21

My wife and I did the sunset ride with Gadaboat and it was the highlight of our trip! George and Rasheem were very accommodating from start to finish and we enjoyed their company. They were both very friendly and made the ride effortless (plus Rasheem had some solid tunes playing) The salsa was fantastic and Stacy’s rum punch was to die for. I’d highly recommend anyone who is visiting Antigua to enjoy a sail with the folks from Gadaboat. You won’t regret it!

Jane Faulkner

2023-12-11

Yet another fabulous day out with George, Stacey and Rasheem. This was our 4th trip out with Gadaboat and it certainly won't be our last. Such a relaxing day and I can again highly recommend this trip to anyone. See you next year!

David W

2023-10-25

Hi Stacey. Thank you so much for arranging a lovely day for us with George and Rasheem. Sorry we did not get to meet you. We really enjoyed a peaceful day on the boat with some sailing swimming, great weather & scenery along with wonderful conversation. Some good laughter as well. The food was amazing as well as the drinks and your famous rum punch. Lastly it is nice to see a nice young fellow given a chance to learn new things, demonstrating he can work hard and engage very well with customers. Rasheem really contributes to the experience. Thanks again to all of you for making today the highlight of our trip and a memory we will cherish. Cheers! Dave & Elaine 🥂⛵️🇨🇦

Todd Starling

2023-06-16

Great experience for my wife and I. Captain George does a great job.

Rosemary Scott

2023-06-05

Great trip out to Deep Bay to snorkel and swim round a sunken ship. Brilliant food and drink and George and his crew were friendly and professional. Excellent trip and wouldn’t hesitate to go another time.

Mike Cassidy

2023-01-11

Awesome, awesome, experience 😎

Herb Heinrichs

2022-04-10

We had our second trip with Stacey, George, & Travis. Like the first it was amazing. We would recommend this trip for a very relaxed day of sailing. Make sure to ask George about his jaws story and lunch was delicious prepared by Travis’s mom. Cant wait to come back.

Jo Henning

2022-01-05

The 8-hour sail we did with George and his crew on Gadaboat was by far the best day of our Antigua vacation for my husband and I and our four adult children. It provided the perfect mix of relaxed sailing, delicious food and drink, interesting conversation, and incredible views of the island. There were plenty of opportunities to stop and go for a swim or snorkel, and the crew was engaging, professional, and at the ready with a drink or snack. We will definitely book a full day on Gadaboat on our next trip here!

Kristi Beer

2022-01-02

Loved our 4 hour sail! George and Carey made us feel welcomed and comfortable on the boat. Yummy snack of hummus, veggies, and bread and drinks included. Rum punch was on point. So relaxing I didn't want to leave!