Meet Our Crew
Experience the Difference of Expertise and Excellence.
Rhea House
Parent Company
Lee Ralston
Charter Director of Abeona Charters. Graduated from The University of Maryland with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics. Practiced engineering before switching into the marine field from there left to co-found two companies, Peake Mobile Marine and Peake Props and Services.
Mary Miltenberger
Client Relations
Captain Chip Johnston
From Captain Chip, I’ve been boating since I was 6 with my dad. I love the water and everything about boating. It’s been a dream come true to find myself in a position to put my life’s work into my passion.
Captain Earnest Smith
Captain Ernest, USCG Master License holder, excels in maritime navigation and safety. With extensive experience upon near coastal and inland waters, he ensures precision and security in all nautical endeavors.
Captain Floyd Smith
Floyd grew up on the Bay and has been on and around boats all his life. He has over 9000 miles of offshore experience mostly in the Pacific and South China Sea. He and his wife Donna lived aboard their 42ft ketch in Hong Kong for 11 years while cruising and experiencing Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. Returning to the US and the Chesapeake a few years ago he loves being able to share his love of sailing and introducing new people to the joys of being out on the water