Two captains, one mission on the water

Captain Luis Burgos is a professional fishing and sailing charter captain and a community leader. He is the International Game Fish Association's (IGFA) representative for Puerto Rico and the founder and executive director of the Caribbean Fishing Academy, Inc. This nonprofit, based in Puerto Rico and affiliated with the Florida Fishing Academy, promotes responsible and ethical fishing practices and social skills development among children. Captain Burgos focuses on reinforcing social skills among youth and fostering family integration through fishing as an extracurricular activity. He collaborates with marine conservation organizations and marinas across the island, and specializes in organizing and directing fishing tournaments and seminars, including IGFA's Passport to Fishing program. He also operates Caribbean Fishing Academy Charters and Water Tours, one of the top fishing charter and water tour operations on the island, which supports his work.

A former police officer with the city of Delray Beach, Captain Rich has more than 25 years as a small business owner, largely in real estate. A longtime deep-sea fisherman, he holds multiple fishing licenses and permits, has certifications in CPR and water safety, and is a USCG certified master captain. Team REEL Estate and the Florida Fishing Academy were born from his passion for fishing and boating, and his desire to teach children, including his own two daughters, how to do it safely and ethically.