The Crew

Marissa Monpas and Jason Smith

Marissa (First Mate): 
I am a California girl at heart, who loves the mountains and the water. I moved from SF to be with my love in the PNW.  I am new to big boats.  I grew up with ski boats and jet skis and my idea of boating was going to the lake with my parents and my brothers, water skiing all day, playing in the lake, and cruising around on the jet ski.  It wasn’t until I met Jason, did I get introduced to the yachting world. What a world it is.  Since meeting him, I have learned how to tie lines, set fenders, what a windlass, a transom, and an ensign is.  Putting out the ensign is my most important job, as I am told.  I am still learning the terminology, and still have some practicing to do with tying lines, etc, but I am getting there.  I wasn’t keen on the fact that Jason purchased a boat the day before I moved to Seattle, as that wasn’t in the ‘plan.’ But as Jason said to me one evening aboard, he feels spending time together on little Wayfare brings us closer and I couldn’t agree more.  I am looking forward to our adventures this summer and the years to come and sharing them all with you!


Jason (Captain):
Bio coming soon!