Sip & Support: Drinking With Benefits
No, really.
Our Sip & Support program turns a simple pour into meaningful local impact.
We take our drinking, and community very seriously. Be a part of some forward change by enjoying any of these drinks; Marine Layer, Sea Hugger, or a Boogie Board at Jettywave. Each supports a partnered community organization. Every time time someone orders one, we donate a portion of the sales to their respective charities to help fund sponsorship opportunities for our community. Do some good, and drink!
MARINE LAYER
Cabrillo Education Foundation
Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF) is a non-profit organization that operates independently – but in partnership with – the Cabrillo Unified School District for the benefit of enriching educational excellence for the students attending our local public schools.
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The Cabrillo Education Foundation (CEF) mission is to champion success for all Coastside public school students. CEF’s Endowment Fund is designed to provide a long term, stable source of funding for student success within the Cabrillo Unified School District.
SEA HUGGER
BEACH CLEAN UP
Sea Hugger® inspires people to connect with and care for the marine environment by fostering stewardship through education and action, especially among the youth, to protect our oceans and ensure a sustainable future.
BOOGIE BOARD
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside is a place to go for fun, for meeting friends, for caring adult support. It is a place to learn and grow through life enhancing programs and character development experiences. We are about hope and opportunity. Founded in 1994, the non-profit Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside relies on the generous support of individual donors, foundations, and volunteers to support our local youth in reaching their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
MEET THE PEOPLE POWERING JETTYWAVE
Tanya Slye
CO-FOUNDER
Tanya is one of Jettywave’s co-founders, who brings a keen eye for design and a deep passion for agriculture to every corner of the distillery experience. Her home, a destination for hosting on the coast, was the part of the original inspiration for creating Jettywave itself. Our garden patio lounge closely mirrors her own home, a place known for generous hosting and effortless gathering. Tanya studied Small Business Development in Vancouver, Canada, and Organic Farming in Santa Cruz, a path that led her to the Northern California coast and shaped her botanical sensibility. Drawing directly from her background in gardens, she crafted the original recipe for our gin, thoughtfully balancing botanicals with the same care she brings to cultivating living spaces. Beyond the still, Tanya actively manages our online presence, shaping the visual voice of the brand, and is often out at store tastings proudly showing off the gin. She is married to her twenty-year love, Richard, who surfs with their two boys up and down the coast. You’ll often see the boys darting around Jettywave working during service. If you’re ever curious about a new plant in the garden, call on Tanya. She’s always ready to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for plants and Jettywave - and a great gin cocktail!
Kimberlee Weaver
GENERAL MANAGER
Kimberlee’s smile can be seen bouncing around Jettywave Distillery before you even park your car. Her infectious excitement about this special place fosters the genuine care you feel from each of our staff members. She oversees all aspects of our business; from The Swell Lounge, to The Slab Bar, Local’s Nights, to private corporate events. ​Her degree is in Hospitality and Tourism Management, with an emphasis in Food and Beverage Event Management. Once she completed her studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude, she moved across the ocean to our coastal town to work at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. She brings the elan of Ritz-Carlton's mantra, 'Ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen.' Her influence in all parts of the business is why you may hear her title change with her different hats; Event Manager, Mixologist, Marketing Director, or anything else in between, she’s sure to be involved in it.
Lucy Gillies
CO-FOUNDER
Lucy Gillies grew up in Zimbabwe and graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, where she began her career in the retail fashion industry. Her path took her to London, where her work expanded into merchandise planning, new store openings, systems integration, and training; experience that now anchors Jettywave. At Jettywave, Lucy manages our finances, keeping in tune with all her many spreadsheets while staying deeply hands-on, often helping on the bottling line, and solving problems as they arise. She is our best forklift driver by far and, without question, Hector, our distillery cat’s favorite human. Jettywave’s nautical spirit is a direct reflection of Lucy’s lifelong love of the ocean and its preservation, rooted in her years growing up on the water. Outside the distillery, she independently practices real estate with Ocean Element and is highly involved with our Yacht Club community.
Eymi Betancourt
SPIRITS MANAGER
Eymi joined the Jettywave team in 2022, diving headfirst into the study of our distillates and our dedicated craft behind every bottle. She quickly mastered our bar program and stepped into a Sales Lead role, representing Jettywave and sharing our story with retailers across the Bay Area. In her new role as Spirits Manager, Eymi now oversees production and bottling schedules, playing a key role in bringing our spirits from distillery to glass. You’ll still often find her on the floor on the weekends, behind the bar, at events, offsites, and supporting daily operations. With a background and degrees in math and science, Eymi brings a sharp, analytical perspective to the chemistry of distillation and the precision that defines our spirits.
MiShelle & DAVID Westendorf
CO-FOUNDERS
The human Tasmanian Devil embodiment. She drove Jettywave from concept to launch in five short months, all while teaching spin, and while operating California Relocation Network, continuing her ranking as one of the top 100 realtors in the US. Mishelle runs Miramar Beach with surfdogs Bondi and Jetty, and can whip up hosting a party with 45-min notice. If you can catch Mish, ask her why she says Betty instead of profanity. Usually. When not drafting co-founder (and wife) Mishelle’s Tasmanian whirlwind, David is the brand visionary for Jettywave. A product management executive, he was designing professional logos and selling wooden skateboards as a 12-year old. Later in life he became VP at Google, CEO of ThinOptics and President of Jaybird. He graduated from University of Notre Dame, and works in the tech consulting realm along with Stanford SRI Ventures. He is the sole soul surfer among the founders and can be seen chasing wind on his wing foil outside the jetty and catching the largest waves possible at Mavericks.
Chef Jose Luis
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Jose Luis has been inspired by gardening and food his entire life. Through his time traveling with his beloved wife Liam, he's cooked all over the Continental US and beyond. His culinary career in Half Moon Bay took off when he opened Gibraltar Cafe, in a small restaurant front on the coast. His reputation and following rapidly grew and overtook any foodie nearby. People gawked at his tasting menus and intricate blends of seasonings and stayed for his hospitality. His passion for food never passed, but he needed to step away from the operational side of running a restaurant to focus on his family and spending time with his children who grew up running around the restaurant. After taking some time, he's now back in Half Moon Bay serving delicious meals out of our outdoor lounge. He takes the coast by storm with his world fusion style cooking for a combination of flavors you'd never expect. He picks the garnishes on your plate straight from the garden out front.