C A P T A I N | Austin Lackey
USCG 100ton Captains License | STCW

C H E F | Leah O’Leary
Ashburton Culinary Certification | STCW

Austin has always had a love for the water. Growing up on a lake in rural North Carolina and spending his summers in Charleston, South Carolina where he grew his enthusiasm for the outdoors and boating. After many years spent on the inland waters of the east coast, he decided to take this passion to another level. During college he took a summer break to attain his skippers license through the RYA in Cape-town, South Africa. He finished up his environmental studies degree at the University of Colorado and moved back to Charleston where he continued his outdoor adventures particularly yachting. He served as an assistant dock master at a local yacht harbor and in his free time sailed several different vessels both power and sailing. During this time, he also obtained his USCG Masters 100ton license.

Captain Austin’s second passion is hospitality, growing up in a family that owns and operates a hospitality group. He can’t wait to combine these two passions chartering in the Caribbean.

Chef Leah is a bubbly, easy going girl who grew up in the Central Valley of northern California. Spending most of her summers in Santa Cruz, she loves to spend her time doing all things outdoors, while also setting some time aside for a quick dip in the ocean.

Leah comes from an Italian background and grew up with the importance of social gatherings and good food. She has been cooking in the kitchen with her family since she was little, from following her family pasta sauce recipe step by step, to other well-kept delicious secrets.

She has recently become a Certified Nutrition Consultant, accredited by AFPA (American Fitness Professionals Association). She has also attended Ashburton Academy for a Certificate in Culinary Arts, as well as a Level Two Award in Cookery Skills in England.