ABOUT US

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, the grandson of an ocean captain in the Netherlands, saltwater is in his blood. However not being close to water, he grew up farming instead. Always having a boat and being on the water in his leisure time, passing the Canadian Power Squadron course, and Boating license, he decided to purchase Grand Slam Charters to keep busy during his retirement years. He is frequently on the island dividing his time between Canada and the Turks and Caicos. Dutch thriftiness is in his blood, so he runs a tight ship, making sure all the crew keep the boats tidy and clean and ensures everyone is on time and fed well!  

Born and raised in Turks and Caicos Islands, Capt. Joseph and still an young man, we call him “Fish Moses”, due to his incredible prophetic fishing acumen. Plays rugby in his spare time and raises goats. That’s why we call him the G.O.A.T. fishing captain.

He has been fishing these waters since he was a young boy, learning his craft from other island experts, always on the water. Incredibly kind and patient, Joseph knows a lot of secret spots in the islands so make sure you book him!  Fully licensed in TCI as a Captain, trained in all safety measures and proficient with all vessels. Although he may be quiet, he has teamed up with Island Joe to being one of the most successful teams of landing big fish offshore. 

Bringing forth a rich tapestry of over a decade’s worth of multifaceted expertise in travel and tourism, Tatiana is thrilled to embark on a new journey as a vital member of the esteemed Grand Slam Fishing Charters team in the picturesque Turks and Caicos. Tatiana’s extensive background spans across the realms of operational mastery, adept management, and fostering unparalleled connections in customer relations.

Warvy is the Captain of Wahooters our beautiful, custom open express sports fisher. He has been on the water his entire life and knows the waters and where the fish hide. This gives you the edge on getting a good haul if Warvy is your Captain! He enjoys helping guests “get on the hook,” which is fishing terms for catching fish! He catches

Marlin and Tuna all the time and has a “sixth sense” of their behaviors and habits.

After a great catch Warvy would indulge in a game of dominoes just to wind down from a day out on the waves. He has a wonderful kind wife that keeps him grounded because he has a lot of fish tales and is masterful at finding Marlin when they are in the area. If you are looking for the Big Game, request Capt. Warvy.

Born and raised on Providenciales, TCI.  Jeffrey has been on the water since a young lad and has worked on a lot of different boats.  Recently he completed the DECR testing and safety courses to start his journey on becoming a Captain.  Jeffrey has been working diligently with Grand Slam Charters learning the tricks and methods of deep-sea fishing as well as reef fishing. Reef fishing takes a certain skill the Jeffery is quickly becoming skilled at.

Happy to assist guests with baiting the hook and teaching how to set the line, Jeffery is at home on the water.  Jeffrey is also Mr. Cool, always sporting the nicest shades and dressing very professionally, usually in Salt Life Gear.

Although he was born in Miami, at 3 months of age he came back to the TCI where he lived until he was 4 years of age. He was being raised at that time with his Aunty Linda and Uncle Dutch. He moved back to America with his mom. He would return to the island each year for summers to stay with his aunt and uncle.

Around 7 years old, Uncle Dutch introduced him to fishing and that’s when and where he fell in love with the sport. He would fish all his life coming to Grand Turk for the summers where we would fish for red snappers and black/yellow fin Tuna. Fast forward, and he is fishing as a living, and gives all the thanks to Uncle Dutch for introducing the sport to me and teaching me all the skills I have for deep sea fishing. Thanks Uncle Dutch, Joe loves you! Now he is generally teamed up with Captain Joseph and together they have become the dynamic duo.

Heading to outside of the reef usually aboard Angler Management Island Joe will coach you in how to land that fish. He watches for the sharks and shouts encouragement to you when you need it to avoid losing that fish to the Taxman. Talk to him at the end of your charter if you want to enjoy a great meal with your fresh catch and he’ll set you up with the restaurant next door.

Capt Blaze has navigated the waters around Provo since childhood, honing his skills from the age of 5 under the guidance of his grandmother. From beach fishing to mastering the art of catching Snooks, Wahoo, and Kingfish in Fort Lauderdale, his passion for the sport has only deepened. Returning to Turks and Caicos, he embarked on his journey to become a captain, specializing in deep drop/bottom fishing and diligently studying fish movements. Along the way, he developed a keen interest in trolling for pelagic fish. As a captain, Blaze is known for his laid-back demeanor, dedication to guest satisfaction, and sharing local insights with his passengers.

Captain Dario, a third-generation fisherman from North Caicos, discovered his passion for boating and fishing through his father, local diving legend Nat Gardiner. With over 12 years of experience in Turks and Caicos waters and 20 years in customer service, Dario has spent the last five years as a captain after a decade of crewing larger boats. Known for his deep-sea and bottom fishing skills, Dario combines his extensive knowledge of fishing, boating, and local history to ensure a memorable day on the water.

Nicholas Barwise is an experienced and dedicated Boat Mate with over 8 years experience. His passion is fishing and being on the water, including working with visitors to the island because it’s a fun job and doesn’t feel like work. He enjoys telling jokes, telling stories about growing up on the islands, and of course… fishing!