Andy Leleux (Captain Andrew)
“Captain Andy” fell in love with the water and gained a deep respect for nature while fishing with his beloved grandpa, David, in Louisiana. Inspired by David’s riveting tales of maritime adventures, Andy decided to set his sights on a career in sailing. Twenty-five years on, Captain Andy has navigated the entire Western Hemisphere, becoming a seasoned professional sailor. He’s accumulated over 150,000 miles professionally, moving various boats up to 95 feet in size from Europe’s North Sea down to the Bay of Biscay and from North America to South America.
In 2023 Captain Andy bought his dream boat; a hand-crafted Hinckley Bermuda 40, which he affectionately named after his mother, Nanette Marie. He refurbished it and has now brought this rare gem to sail the greatest city in the world, New York. Known throughout the sailing and racing world, Andy is beloved and trusted by all as a capable yet humble and easy-going southern gentleman with an adventurous spirit, an infectious laugh, and now, his own unbelievable tales of maritime adventure.
These are Captain Andrew’s achievements:
- Certified US Coast Guard Master – highest official captain certification to sail a 100-ton vessel for paying customers
- Three transatlantic unassisted sails 2020-2024
- Over 200,000 nautical miles logged
- Water Survival Instructor – including helicopter rescue training
- Certified Dive Instructor – over 1,000 dives logged
- Certified Dive Master
- Full marine safety course
- Fire Fighting Instructor
- First Aid Instructor
- Lifeboat Instructor
- Oil Rig Safety Instructor – includes oil rig dives
- Electrician
- Maritime Mechanic
- Captains sailboats, catamarans, and motor yachts
