Sunshine River Tours Crew
Our Captains have extensive experience in both boating and safety in our area and are receptive to the idea of responsible eco-tourism as it pertains to manatees, the enviromental concerns, and the well being of our gentle giants, the manatee.
Capt Mike Millsap
Owner and operator of Sunshine River Tours
United States Coast Guard
Licensed Master 25 Ton
8 years Owner operator past 8 years Sunshine River Tours
Great Lakes and all tributaries and streams fisherman
30 years Charter boat mate occasionally Lake St Clair and Lake Huron
General Foreman and Foreman Millwrights Local 1102
30 years Payroll Clerk, Wetsuit Washer, Coffee Maker, Maintenance Man, Adverising Executive, Grocery Shopper,Technician, New Projects Manager, Floor Sweeper, Parts Buyer, Psychotherapist, Painter, Scrubber, and owned by my dog General Lee.
Capt Mike Burns
United States Coast Guard
100 Ton Master
16 years E.M.S.
Technician Diving Safety Officer
American Academy of Underwater Scientists
S.S.I. Scuba Instructor/Stress & Rescue Instructor
14 years P.A.D.I Master Scuba Diver Trainer
24 years Nitrox Instructor/Gas Blender
15 years Research Diver
University of Cal Santa Barbara Aquatic Biology
Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Mike Gray
United States Coast Guard
50 Ton Master
10 years Retired Police Officer Lt.
33 years, K-9 Marine Patrol, Detective Staff
1st Aid C.P.R Instructor for Trainer-NSC,ASHI Scuba Instructor, IT, NAUI 11 years
Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Connie Gray
Capt Connie Gray United States Coast Guard 25 Ton Master Scuba, Master Diver, Divemaster 17 years 1st Aid C.P.R. Instructor, ASHI Retired from a Public Service Career Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Dan Yount
United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master 15 years Engineer in Boat Installations Nuclear Power Plant Mechanic 13 years Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Jan Zearley
United State Coast Guard 100 Ton Master 5 years 10 years extensive boating experience- Power and Sail P.A.D.I Rescue Diver Dive Certified 8 years Liveaboard Sailboat 3 years Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Jeff Zearley
United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Off shore-Sail w/ Towing Endorsement Coast Guard Officer 26 years Boating Experience P.A.D.I Rescue Diver Dive Certified 31 years Liveaboard Sailboat 3 years Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Jonathan Hogan
United States Coast Guard 50 ton Master 3 years Member of Homosassa Guides Association 6th Generation Florida Native
Capt John Stark
United States Coast Guard 25 Ton Master 1 year Currently in training for the past year. Member of Manatee Tour Guides Association
Capt Stu Murphy
Bio coming - Owner/Operator Custom Air Boat Tours in Homosassa, Florida www.airboatours.com Contact: Cell (352)302-9207 or come by: Homosassa Riverside Resorts 5297 S. Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448
