Captain Matthew Sligh

Captain Matt was born in Athens, GA and has been on the waters around Saint Simons Island since he was a child. After moving to Saint Simons full time in 2018 String of Pearls came up for sale. Since one of his parents’ first outings together as a couple back in the 1950s after meeting on Saint Simons was a trip on a wooden boat called The Pine Knot, Matt figured that purchasing, operating, and preserving String of Pearls was a project that needed doing… and so the adventure began for this chapter in July 2019.

First Mate Matthew W. Sligh

NOTE: We are pleased to announce that as of 7-1-2024 Matthew W. Sligh has accepted a position with the Brunswick Pilots Association as a Pilot Boat Captain. He is excited about this new chapter in his career and we will be watching him closely as he makes his start with the Brunswick Pilots. We will be announcing the new First Mate on String of Pearls shortly.

Matthew W. Sligh shares the same love of the water as his father and it shows every day on String of Pearls. Having lived in Athens and then on Lake Oconee, he has a tremendous amount of experience on the water. Matthew caught his first shark while visiting Saint Simons when he was four years old, and the love of the area has only grown as he has. While on-board, Matthew takes care of the lines and makes sure the passengers have everything they need to have a wonderful trip. He is also very good at spotting Dolphins and other wildlife… so be sure to let him know what you would like to see!!!
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