Our mission:

Our mission is to deliver exceptional, responsible boat charter experiences that connect people to the water while advancing marine bio research and visual storytelling.

We are committed to operating safely and sustainably, providing customized charters that support:

  • scientific fieldwork

  • ecological monitoring

  • professional and hobby photography

Through collaboration with schools, researchers, conservationists, and creatives, we aim to deepen understanding of marine ecosystems, promote stewardship of our oceans, and capture compelling imagery that inspires protection of the natural world.

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A lighthouse on rocky coast near the ocean at sunset with dramatic clouds overhead.

Your captain and crew

A person standing on a boat overlooking water, with a fire hydrant mounted on the boat's railing, and the hydrant's nozzle pointing outward.

Brian Filush

Captain

Brian is an experienced boater, with an intimate knowledge of the Sound and its tributaries, and makes it his priority to get you where you want to go — and back — safely and securely.

Man in orange waterproof gear, red beanie, and sunglasses holding a lobster on a boat by the ocean with a clear blue sky. 
Crew; Ecological advisor

Ian Bradley

With a B.A. in Maritime Studies from UConn Avery Point, Ian is a passionate field guide and experienced boater. He currently works with Save the Sound on a variety of projects, including collecting ghost gear and abandoned lobster traps in the Long Island Sound.

Contact us

Ready to book a trip or just want more information? Please feel free to fill out the form below, or email us directly: coastalchartersct@gmail.com, and we will get back to you soon!

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About our logo:

The lighthouse featured here is the Fayerweather Island Light, located in Black Rock Harbor (Bridgeport), CT. The original photo of the lighthouse was generously provided by Jeremy D'Entremont. Jeremy is the United States Lighthouse Society historian and host of the podcast “Light Hearted.”