Capt. Leo was born and raised in NJ, and boating since the age of 15.  He attended USC and with Catalina and Mexico so close, he enrolled in USC’s sailing and deepwater cruising program, and subsequently ended up teaching the courses.  After working with a degree in Finance, and the 90hr work weeks beginning to lose their luster, he spent some time traveling Europe and accepted an invitation to sail the 44’ Lagoon CATATONIC from France to the US. Truly enamored with the boat, he purchased one for his family, outfitted her with just about every imaginable option, and brought her to the BVI's.  Leo has been coming to the Caribbean for 25 years and has sailed the entire island chain to Venezuela. His knowledge of the area and island friendships, makes for a very welcome feel wherever he goes. 

Born and raised in Southern California,Amy grew up spending time on her father’s boat fishing off the island of Catalina. Cooking became an interest of her life while she was raising three children. Amy was blessed to  live in the Chesapeake Bay area, the Azores and Florida’s Emerald Coast. When her family matured, she went back to school and fulfilled a dream to become a pediatric nurse. Recently, her time has been devoted to boating, diving, and creating enticing meals. She has taken classes from Distinctive Kitchens and private instructions from a top chef at a premier resort on the Emerald Coast. Her personal experience with the water, love for creating enticing meals and infatuation for the Caribbean will ensure everyone an enjoyable, carefree vacation on HYPNAUTIC.