Cape Charles Yacht Club

Rob was born and raised in the Blacksburg, Virginia area, spending much of that time boating and fishing with his parents on Claytor Lake and the New River, and later learned to sail while at Navy OCS in Newport, Rhode Island. In the Navy, Rob served as a Surface Warfare Officer during operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf. Rob and his wife Ann raised their two girls in the Nashville Tennessee area and moved permanently to Cape Charles in 2022 after spending many summers on the Eastern Shore. They enjoy spending time with family, especially their new granddaughter, exploring the Eastern Shore, and boating on Nassawadox Creek.

Bob moved to Cape Charles in 2005 after retiring from the Department of the Navy. Bob was also a Naval Reserve officer and was licensed as a Third Mate in the merchant marine. He and his wife Sue enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and cruising around in their small power boat.

Nick Lotuaco is the ultimate triple threat: entrepreneur, rookie boat captain, and fun-loving Oyster native.  When he’s not navigating uncharted waters (literally), you’ll find him plotting his next big idea or cracking jokes dockside.  Equal parts charm and chaos at the helm.  “Why just float through life when you can steer it full throttle?”

A landlocked Midwestern native, Dave escaped to the Bay in 2012 with Donna on their classic Chincoteague Scow before upgrading to a Scout. Dave's Coast Guard Search and Rescue credentials seamlessly transitioned into his official whale whisperer role during the Bermuda-Cape Charles Strong Medicine sailboat crossing.  When not on the water, find us camping near the beach.

Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, Elisa and her husband Randy fell in love with the Eastern Shore during their first visit in 2020.  Elisa’s love of being on the water started with summers in Vermont on Lake Hortonia canoeing her 4 children across the lake every morning to the General Store for their daily treat.  Elisa loves sailing on the water during her travels in the Caribbean.  The Yacht Club has been a wonderful way to meet people in Cape Charles and have lasting friendships.  Interests include Maj Jongg, Bridge, Crafts, Needlework, and Reading

Born and raised in Kansas, Jim joined the U.S. Navy in 1967. After starting as a Boson’s Mate swabbing decks on the USS Holder (DD-819), he later graduated from the University of Kansas and was commissioned a U.S. Air Force second lieutenant in 1980. Retiring in 2001 he continues to support the Air Force as a contractor. Jim and his wife Maggie moved to Cape Charles and joined the CCYC in 2017. 

Beth retired from the telecommunications industry in northern Virginia in 2015 and moved to Cape Charles with her husband, John.  She met her first friends here learning to play Mah Jongg and then with the Cape Charles Yacht Club.  She volunteers for various civic and philanthropic organizations in Northampton County.  She enjoys walking the beach and local parks, book club, kayaking, and cooking.  Above all, she and John travel internationally at least a month a year to learn about the history and culture of other countries, including John's birthplace, England.  

Lori and her husband, Ian, moved from Manassas to Cape Charles in 2020 and soon afterward joined the Yacht Club.  A retired middle/high school math teacher, Lori spends her time volunteering with the Northampton County Education Foundation and Shore Mentors.  In her spare time, she loves to play golf with the Bay Creek ladies.  Although not much of a sailor (the seasickness is real), she does enjoy kayaking in the Bay, strolling the shore looking for beach glass, and watching those gorgeous Eastern Shore sunsets! 

Joan Prescott grew up in New York’s Hudson River valley and learned to sail, and regularly capsize, a Lightning dinghy and WD (Schock) sailboat. Years later in another incarnation she crewed and cruised Long Island Sound in her family's 38-foot vintage wooden power boat aptly named “Revenge”.  From 2012 to 2015 she, together with Captain Dave Steward and others, brought the Tall Ships Festival to Cape Charles. 

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Ian and his wife moved to Cape Charles in 2020 from Northern Virginia and soon afterward joined the Yacht Club.  He grew up around sailboats on San Fransico Bay and now enjoys kayaking in the creeks around Cape Charles.  He is an avid golfer and also enjoys long walks along the shore or nature preserve.

Chip and Lisa have been boaters for many years.  Chip, since birth and Lisa, since she met Chip back in 1995.  Since they’ve been together, they have had 10 different boats….all power, but in a whole range of sizes from a 19’ skiff to a 45’ sportfish.   They have been coming to Cape Charles since the early 2000s and moved here full time in 2017.  Boating up and down the Chesapeake Bay has been their passion. They have boated as far south as Hatteras and as far north as Norwalk, CT, where they purchased their most recent boat.  Upcoming travels include a two month boat trip down the ICW to St. Augustine, Florida.  As 2024 Big Boat Captains, they look forward to leading the yacht club through some new adventures!!

Randy and I raised three children on various boats in Annapolis. Long cruises were fun as members of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake (SCC) since 1980. We loved “gunk-holing” in creeks and rivers in the northern Bay. A very memorable trip with the SCC was sailing from Annapolis to honor the bicentennial of the Constitution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The whole SCC fleet proceeded into Penn’s Landing Civic Marina with full colors, “dressed ship”.

Randy and I have sailed in Greece, the British Virgin Islands. We have delivered a 40 foot Panda from Annapolis to Newport RI and crewed during several Annapolis Parades of Lights in the harbor at Christmas.

Paul & Nicki have always been working to protect and take care of the environment. They love canoeing and kayaking, as well as hiking and birding. On all of their adventures, picking up trash is always a big part of them.  They are excited to be Captain and First Mate of Road Clean-Up, and hope a lot of other members will join them for our clean-up days.