About Us

Founded by women on a mission!

Joyride Boat Club was born from our desire to provide an eco-friendly, elevated, and leisurely way to experience the natural beauty of Savannah. The Lowcountry is known for its natural beauty. The marshes, long docks, winding creeks and rivers are nothing short of mesmerizing. Savannah’s waterways are one of the most spectacular aspects of the city’s beauty and charm and yet most visitors to our historic downtown rarely have the opportunity to explore these areas.

Through our fleet of European-style electric boats, expert captains, and carefully curated experiences, we connect visitors and locals alike with the breathtaking beauty of the Lowcountry while preserving its delicate ecosystem. As a women-owned business, we're committed to delivering turnkey luxury experiences that blend environmental consciousness with exceptional service, creating unforgettable moments on Savannah's scenic waters.

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Meet the Team!

  • Co-Founder & Co-CEO

    Originally from Michigan, Allison has always found happiness being on the water. On a whim in 2023, Allison, her husband Joel, and their two dogs, Pennie & Pip, moved from Nashville, TN to Savannah, GA leaving her corporate legal position behind.  Feeling instantly at home under the spanish moss covered trees in the European-style city, she wanted to create something special for the community, and through friendship with business partner Audra DiPadova, Joyride Boat Club was born! 

    When she’s not connecting with guests and curating their charters, you can find her reading a book on the beach or taking the dogs for a walk.  She also enjoys traveling and checking out new Savannah food scenes whenever she can.

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  • Co-Founder & Co-CEO

    Audra is a passionate serial entrepreneur, dedicated nonprofit founder, and former chef. She discovered her love for the charming city of Savannah in 2019 and made the decision to move with her family to this vibrant area in 2021. Audra and her husband, Justin, are proud parents to two amazing teenage kids and are also the caretakers of two beloved dogs.

    In co-founding Joyride Boat Club alongside Allison, Audra realized a long-held dream she held for years—to bring these stunning electric boats to the picturesque waterways of Savannah. This vision reflects her passion for creating unforgettable experiences for others in this beautiful setting.

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  • Lead Captain

    As a Georgia native, Taryn has been calling Tybee Island and Savannah home for the past 9 years. Her infatuation with the marsh scenes and the ever-changing tidal waters compelled her to turn a passion of navigating the waters into a career. After the support and encouragement of her community, she received her captains license in 2022 and now shares her knowledge and passion of all things low country with anyone who will listen. 

    If she's not working on a project for her sailboat, you can catch her cruising the rivers in her dinghy searching for megalodon teeth and gushing over Roseate Spoonbills!

  • Master Captain

    Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, Captain Dylan became a captain to chase every opportunity the water could offer. He’s not one for routine — the ever-changing nature of the ocean is exactly what drew him in. For him, being a captain is challenging, demanding, and something he takes a lot of pride in. He loves fishing in the fall when the weather’s just right and works hard through the busy summer months. When he’s not on the water, you’ll probably find him working out, learning something new, or taking things apart just to see how they work. A self-taught builder and YouTube mechanic, he enjoys creating from scratch and figuring things out along the way. Whether he’s steering a boat or building something out of nothing, Captain Dylan is always up for a challenge.

  • Ellie Duffy grew up on the water around Tybee Island, fishing with her dad and getting to know the salt marsh early on. She studied ecology at the University of Georgia, then spent a couple of years living on a small sailboat and exploring the Caribbean. A lot of her nights were spent at sea, sailing under the stars and learning from the ocean. She earned her captain’s license in 2021 while living on her boat in Key West. What keeps her coming back to the water is the sense of freedom and the fact that no two days are ever the same.  Now back home in the marsh, she loves spotting night herons, spoonbills, and terrapins. When she’s not on the water, she’s usually making art, always inspired by the nature around her.

  • Malcolm is a native of Tybee Island who grew up navigating the waters around Little Tybee developing a deep appreciation for the local lifestyle. A licensed captain since 2021, he combines his love of nature, wildlife, and connection with others to offer guests a welcoming, informative, and memorable experience on the water. Malcolm enjoys hosting and creating meaningful moments for guests- whether that's pointing out his favorite animal, dolphins, sharing a bit of local history, or swapping stories along the way. Passionate about education and hospitality, he creates an environment that's approachable and engaging for all ages. His favorite part of being on the water is seeing people light up when they connect with nature. If Malcolm isn't driving the boat he's likely to be singing and playing guitar at a local establishment.