Meet James & Julia

We're the Cognitos! A married couple in our 40's who love to dance, travel, and live life on our own terms.

We moved up our retirement dreams by 20 years and now live aboard our sailing catamaran...FULL TIME!

From calling Fort Worth, Texas "home"...to now calling wherever we drop anchor "home"...we are loving every minute of it.

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Learn more about us below, and JOIN US for a sailing adventure aboard Lost Cat.

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James

Julia

James is a USCG licensed Captain and certified PADI Master Scuba Diver trainer. He has trained divers for 20+ years, and enjoys showing the ropes to aspiring sailors. He is also an amazing cook!  If you fancy, grab a guitar and jam with James.

Julia serves as First Mate and keeps SV Lost Cat (and the Captain) in tip-top shape. A former banker, she likes to help aspiring live-aboards get a grip on financially preparing for a life at sea. A life long dancer, she loves to Salsa & Cha-Cha with the Captain every chance they get.

Kirby Cat

Meet Lost Cat's mascot - Kirby!  He's a tough little guy that has fully embraced life as a boat cat. He's head (toilet) trained, which means no stinky litter on board.

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Experience life at sea...

Are you interested in sailing with us? Click below to learn more about our charters. Join us aboard Lost Cat and make memories for a lifetime.