Christopher O’Reilly is a marine professional whose life and career have been shaped by the water. Raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, he grew up playing hockey and sailing on Long Island Sound. Those early years taught him discipline, teamwork, and respect for preparation. They also sparked a lifelong connection to boating and the marine industry.

After attending Brunswick School and studying at Fairfield University, O’Reilly spent his summers working in the Marine Department at Riverside Yacht Club. There, he learned the daily realities of maintaining vessels and supporting owners and crews. He later earned his Merchant Mariner Certification, which opened the door to a career on yachts.

O’Reilly went on to work as a mate and eventually captain on motor yachts up to 126 feet. The role demanded clear communication, patience, and strong leadership. In 2019, his work was recognized when he was named captain of the motor yacht Lady Sharon Gale by Select Yachts. The feature marked a meaningful moment in a career built on steady effort and trust.

In his early thirties, O’Reilly took time to reflect and reset his priorities. That period helped shape how he approaches both work and life. Today, he lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and works as a Marine Technician with Coastal Air Systems.

He enjoys hooking fish wherever he can, cooking them, and mooring boats in slips most people can’t even dream of. O’Reilly measures success by the quality of his work and the way he treats the people around him.