I have added a new page to the site.
Captain's Log
After more than thirty years as a professional yacht captain — from the early days sailing off South Africa, through busy charter seasons in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, to captaining M/Y Labrador — I'm now preparing the next adventure on the Ébrié Lagoon in Abidjan.
These logs are my personal reflections, plans, and stories as I build Captain Murray's — intimate, relaxed experiences aboard practical pontoon boats, with dreams of classic restorations further down the line.
Come sail with me, in words for now.
Most of our charters on the Ébrié Lagoon are designed as single-day experiences — sunset cruises, fishing trips, or full-day runs to Jacqueville and Assinie. But they don't always have to end the same evening.
Most of our guests come for a sunset cruise or a few hours on the Ébrié Lagoon — and that's always special. But some people want a longer day out on the water.
There's a part of the Ébrié Lagoon that has always stayed with me from my own visit.
It's been really rewarding to see the first charters happening on the Ébrié Lagoon, even while I'm still here in Ireland. Every trip gives us new insights, and we're quickly learning what works best for our guests.
One of the things I'm most proud of with Captain Murray's – The Uncharted Waters is how we make every charter feel unique.
Planning a trip to the Ébrié Lagoon and wondering when is the best time to come?
A lot of people ask me what they should bring when they come on a charter with us on the Ébrié Lagoon.
Sometimes it's good to pause, look back, and remember why you started something in the first place.
After more than thirty years sailing some of the world's most famous waters — the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the Norwegian fjords, and the South African coast — I get asked the same question quite often: