Captain Dana is the son of two USAF officers. Well travelled and worldly, Dana spent most of his upbringing in South America and Europe. Since he moved and travelled often, he has learned how to quickly adapt to new surroundings and cultures and knows how to make new friends easily. For the last 30 years, Dana has been living aboard his 36ft Trawler, cruising the coastal waters of Southeastern USA. He has over 25 years experience in S&B/Hospitality Management, serving as a GM, Chef and Beverage Director. 5 years ago, Dana decided to leave the long work hours of the hospitality industry behind and decided to Captain yachts for deliveries and charters. When he is not on the water, you can find him at Bleu Provence, serving up some of the finest French cuisine that Naples has to offer.  Dana’s interest include paddle boarding, scuba diving, wine, the culinary arts and catching up on the latest episode of Survivor.