Team

Chris Fertig: Driver
A U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Chris honed his high performance boating skills chasing drug runners around the Caribbean.  Chris currently serves as the general manager of maritime technical services for the world’s largest ship operating company, Maersk, concentrating on new technology research and development, ship efficiency consulting and US military defense consulting.  Chris holds a 100 ton USCG Masters License, a high performance coxswain certification from the military special missions training center in Camp Lejune, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate from the Project Management Institute (PMI).


Tyson Garvin: Throttles
Tyson, who holds degrees in acoustical, electrical and mechanical engineering, is a high performance marine engine builder and machinist. Tyson currently holds several patents including a revolutionary marine rotary engine currently in testing.


Tristan Collins: Crew
Tristan has 10 years of experience working with boats in the marina atmosphere. Her father worked in the marine industry at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri for over forty years so she learned a lot from his experiences. Tristan has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and manages the website along with organizing travel for the team.