The People on the Water
Meet Our Captains
We're looking for Captains to join us!
USCG licensed. Personable. Passionate about the trawler lifestyle and sharing it with others.
Seriously!
That's Georgie, our dog.
Don't give him the keys to anything, lock your phone, and hide your wallet. Don't let the cute fool you!
Now Recruiting
Are You Our Next Captain?
TryMyTrawler launches in August 2026 and we're building our team now. We're looking for USCG-licensed captains who are personable, genuinely passionate about the trawler and ICW lifestyle, and love sharing it with people who are seriously considering making it their own.
This isn't a ferry job. Our guests are curious, engaged, and often on the verge of a major life decision. The right captain will love that conversation as much as they love being on the water.
- USCG Licensed (any tonnage considered)
- Comfortable on the NC ICW / Crystal Coast
- Personable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic
- Knowledgeable about the trawler / Great Loop lifestyle
Interested?
Reach out and tell us a little about yourself — your license, your experience on the water, and why TryMyTrawler sounds like a good fit.
[email protected] →The Waters We Call Home
The Crystal Coast ICW.
Protected. Beautiful. Real.
The stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway between Swansboro and Oriental, NC is one of the most scenic and varied passages on the entire East Coast. Marshland, open sounds, historic waterfront towns, wildlife, and the quiet rhythm of life on protected water.
It's also genuinely representative of what Great Loop cruising looks like — which is exactly why TryMyTrawler operates here. You're not getting a sanitized marina tour. You're getting the real ICW.
- Swansboro to Oriental — 60+ nautical miles of ICW
- Adams Creek Canal & Neuse River passage
- Taylor's Creek, Beaufort Inlet & Core Sound
- Wildlife: dolphins, pelicans, osprey, wild horses
Come Aboard.
Ask Everything.
There are no dumb questions on a TryMyTrawler excursion. The whole point is to leave with a clear, honest picture of what this life looks like. Reach out and let's find out if it's yours.