About Us
Captain Tami Gray- Owner Of Family Water Adventures & Wicked Tuna Outer Banks Captain !
I'm Tami Gray, and I am the owner of Family Water Adventures. In 2007, I started this business with a few goals in mind. I wanted to teach my children about our home and the amazing creatures, shells, fish, and mammels that inhabit our inland waters. Secondly, I wanted to share my love for the water with others and give them the opportunity to see the magnificent views, treasures, and absolute beauty of the place I am lucky enough to call home. I have been exploring Hatteras waters for over 24 years. I love educating my customers on our awesome ecosystem and the varieties of sustainable life we have in our waters. There is a delicate balance between the two. It is my job to ensure that your adventure with myself and my crew gives you memories that will last a lifetime. We offer a variety of activities to ensure that fun is had by all ! I look at my job as sharing your vacation with you. I want it to be a great time and something you will come back year after year to experience!
CAPTAIN TAMI GRAY & FIRST MATE SOPHIA GRAY
Captain Roland
Hey I'm Captain Roland Mulder, I have been with the Family Water Adventure crew for 4 years ! I have been a fisherman here on Hatteras island for a few decades. I enjoy showing the Family Water Adventures customers the ins and out of Hatteras Island waters, Everyday is different, exciting and spectacular. I hope you will make some great memories onboard my boat and come back whenever you are visiting. Let me know what your interests are, and ill work hard to make it happen.
Captain Bob
I’ve fished for 45 years. Went to school at Willam and Mary, then UNCW. Moved to Hatteras in 1975. Been involved with various ministries and missions since mid 1990s. I've been a fisherman all my life. Can't wait to take your family out on an adventure! I'm a Christian and always looking for opportunities to share the love of God!!
Captain Kenny
Hi, I'm captain Kenny Wilson. I live in Frisco and have fished Hatteras waters for over 30 years. I enjoy my summers shelling, clamming, and showing families the great outback of the island. My son, Keith and I fish the eastern waters from North Carolina to Florida in the winter months. I'm an avid drum and flounder fisherman. Can't wait to take you out on an adventure.
Captain Ken
Captain Ken Randall has called Hatteras Island home for 38 years. He raised his family here and now enjoys watching his grandkids grow up in the same salt air and island life. A lifelong outdoorsman, Ken has decades of experience fishing and hunting the waters around Hatteras and knows how to make the most of a day on the water. Before joining the Family Water Adventures crew Ken proudly spent the past 30 years as a member of Dare County EMS serving the residents and visitors of this beautiful community. He’s ready to welcome you aboard and give you and your family a fun, laid-back, and memorable time on the water.
Captain Jack
Capt. Jack is a third-generation waterman and second-generation charter boat captain with a lifetime of experience on the waters from Oregon Inlet to Drum Inlet, having navigated these waters since the age of eight. He brings over 30 years of public safety service to the helm, retiring as a Captain with the Sheriff’s Office, and holds certifications as a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Rescue Technician. A long-time volunteer and Chief of the local rescue squad for more than 15 years, Capt. Jack is known for his professionalism, calm leadership, and commitment to safety. His deep local knowledge and dedication to providing a safe, enjoyable fishing experience make every trip both productive and memorable.
Captain Jonathan Available Fri-Sun Inshore/Offshore Full Day Charter
Captain Jonathan Burruss, a 40-year-old Virginia native with extensive Outer Banks experience, offers versatile charter fishing out of VA Beach and Outer Banks since 2021. Running a 2022 25ft Chawk, he specializes in inshore/nearshore trips, including Cobia, Red Drum, wrecks, and pelagics (Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo), alongside relaxing sandbar trips.
Experience: Over two decades in local waters, starting as a first mate in his 20s and earning his Master's in 2021.
Boat: A 2022 25ft Chawk, described as a "Swiss Army Knife" for its versatility.
Fishing Styles: Sight fishing (Cobia, Red Drum), wreck fishing with GPS anchor (Sheepshead, Spadefish, Seabass), and offshore trips for Pelagics (Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo).
Your Safety is Our Highest Priority
Living on an island has its advantages. However, it also comes along with quickly changing weather patterns. Our employees are trained to stay abreast of the weather conditions. We have a contingency plan if bad weather is in the forecast. Should the weather change or any safety conditions arise, your family's safety will come first. Our Captains have the final decision to return to the dock when it is deemed necessary. This is for your safety.