Michael Quantrell is a seasoned yacht Captain with more than 20 years of experience in yacht engineering, estate management, and competitive racing ventures. His career includes managing multimillion-dollar refits, leading complex vessel operations, and completing demanding deliveries along the East Coast and abroad. Recognized for composed leadership and sound judgment, Michael has operated in high-risk environments and successfully navigated severe conditions, including Category 4 Hurricane Irma in Florida during the 2017 storm season. Raised in Camden, Maine, Michael developed an early connection to both the ocean and competitive sport. Much of his youth was spent sailing or skiing, pursuits that required discipline, focus, and technical skill. His sailing accomplishments include earning three medals at the Junior Olympics in the Laser Class Division, including bronze and silver finishes. These early achievements laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to performance, preparation, and personal accountability. Michael continued racing into adulthood, competing in professional sailing programs throughout New Zealand, New England, and England. Ski racing also remained a significant focus, as he participated in organized night racing in Maine for over ten years. While living in Florida, he captured all three qualifiers and two finals in the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge series. These experiences strengthened his adaptability, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure in changing environments. Since the age of 18, Michael has built his professional life as a yacht Captain, managing vessels from 20 to 120 feet and captaining yachts up to 112 feet. His experience includes extensive cruising and deliveries throughout Florida, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and the eastern United States. He has overseen major refit projects, balancing mechanical upgrades, aesthetics, safety standards, and financial accountability. For nearly 5 years, Michael Quantrell has owned and operated Ox Eye Marine Corporation, delivering full-service vessel management for yachts ranging from 40 to 112 feet. His work includes crew placement, system analysis, refits, deliveries, overseas shipping, sales support, and boat show preparation. Outside of his professional pursuits, Michael values time with family, enjoys the outdoors, and shares his life with his dogs, maintaining a strong connection to the water.