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Your Hosts... Len and Donna  

Captain Len Amato, owner of Opus, is originally from Denver Colorado where he worked as a custom builder.  The only thing about Denver he misses is the Broncos. Len began his diving career in 1990 in Honduras. As a certified master PADI SCUBA instructor and an avid cave diver, Len has lived and worked in Honduras, Andros, Bahamas, and Roatan. He extensively explored the Blue Hole and cave systems in and around these areas. Len holds a 100-ton U.S. Coast Guard master license, FCC Marine Radio license and First aid/CPR Certification. In addition, he serves a President of the local charter yachting association. An easy going nature, great sense of humor, and vast knowledge of the Caribbean all make Len uniquely suited to being your guide on an amazing Caribbean adventure.   

 Donna brings a unique blend of talents and interests to Yacht Opus. She was raised in Philadelphia, became a New Yorker after graduating from Bard College with a dual degree in Political Science and Environmental Science and has explored the Caribbean off and on for 35 years. She fell in love with sailing on her first trip to the Buck Island National Park in the 70's - a trip that inspired her to learn to sail and then crew for a racing team on Lake Ontario.  As a Sensory Expert (trained by  Sensory Spectrum in New York city) Donna specialized in analyzing flavors, textures and aromas of foods and beverages.  She applied that knowledge while working as an events planner and personal chef for over 10 years in the Rochester area.  Her cooking style reflects her passion for exotic cultures blending Caribbean, Indian, Thai and Japanese flavors to create a fresh and flavorful  culinary experience for  guests on Opus. Donna studied the martial arts for over 10 years and holds a black belt in the Korean art of Tae Kwon Do. She is a licensed massage therapist and is certified in first aid and CPR. Working on Yacht Opus has allowed Donna to successfully blend her passions while providing an unforgettable vacation experience for our guests.