NICE TO MEET YOU I'M HUGO ORTEGA!
The Unexpected Captain:
From an Engineer in the
Depths of Depression to the
Helm of a Superyacht
I overcame growing up in simple, humble, immigrant
upbringing from the Bronx, NY as a child to graduate
with a B.S. in Materials Engineering from The
University of Florida, move to Houston, TX and start
a professional career.
Soon after, I realised that despite achieving my
life-long goals I felt empty and unsatisfied with my
white-collar prison. I spiralled into a deep depression
that consumed my life, job, relationships, and life
direction. Travelling the world and discovering the
Yachting Industry brought me back to life.
My long-term relationship crumbled. Two years down
the line, I felt extremely unhappy, confused and unfulfilled.
I embarked on a backpacking adventure through three
continents and thirty countries over one pivotal year that
changed my life forever.
Most importantly, during this year I encountered my very
first "Yachtie" friend. After traveling together for months
and hearing countless stories, I felt intrigued. And as they
say, the rest is history.
With over eight years in the industry and reaching a captain's
role after starting with zero experience, I'll make sure you're
equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to
succeed. Furthermore, you'll be able to avoid a lot of the
mistakes and time wasting that myself and many before
you already experienced.
