Pushing Limits

In this episode of Pushing the Limits, we sit down with Andrés Martínez, co-founder of Tesoro Yachts and a maritime legal expert who’s redefining the boutique yacht space. With a rare combination of legal acumen and deep industry experience, Martínez brings a strategic, detail-oriented perspective to the world of yacht building. He shares the origin story behind Tesoro Yachts—founded in 2015 with...

What happens when a lifelong passion for the water collides with cutting-edge design and fearless innovation? In this episode, we sit down with Brian Gonzales, founder of Orion Boatworks , to explore how he’s rewriting the rules of performance boatbuilding. Brian shares the story behind Orion’s rise, from bold ideas sketched on paper to fully realized vessels that are shaking up the center console...

Join us for Episode 11 of Pushing Limits as we sit down with Alan Blanco — the face and driving force behind Center Consoles Only. Alan has built one of the most recognized boating media brands in the world, sharing his passion for center console boats, offshore fishing, and the marine lifestyle with millions of viewers. In this episode, we dive deep into:- How Alan turned his love for boats into...

For over four decades, Tony Berkowitz has been at the helm of Cabo’s sportfishing scene — both as a respected charter captain and trusted yacht broker. A Bisbee’s Black & Blue World Champion, Tony has spent a lifetime navigating the rich waters of Baja California, watching the region transform from a quiet fishing frontier into one of the world’s premier sportfishing and luxury boating destina...

Angelo is the owner of La Ventana Dive Center, where he leads unforgettable charters and ocean adventures in Baja California. A lifelong waterman, he’s traveled and lived all over the world as a professional scuba instructor, guiding divers and spearfishers across some of the planet’s most stunning waters. His journey has been anything but ordinary—full of exploration, risk, and discovery beneath...

Born and raised in Baja California, André Rouzaud has spent his life fishing the legendary waters from the rugged coast of Ensenada to the remote beauty of Bahía de los Ángeles. As the owner of Fishco Tackle — a world-renowned hub for serious anglers — André has become a trusted voice in the sportfishing community. Today, he’s channeling that lifetime of on-the-water experience into his role as Di...

Matt Ferino, known throughout the fishing world as Ulua Matt, embodies the spirit of Hawaii's Big Island, where untamed shores and island traditions shaped his character. As a white youth navigating Hawaiian culture, he encountered challenges that taught him the importance of earning acceptance through genuine respect and unwavering dedication to the ocean that surrounded him. His fascination...

Matt Ferino, better known as Ulua Matt, is a Big Island native and a true product of the islands’ raw coastline and rugged culture. Growing up as a haole kid in Hawai‘i, Matt faced adversity early—earning his place in the community through respect, humility, and a relentless passion for the ocean. His obsession with shorecasting led him to chase one of the most legendary fish in Hawaiian waters: t...

In this episode, Rich Bargas sits down with Ahmad Mohammadi, CEO of Hawaii Luxury Yachts, to explore the world of yachting in the Hawaiian Islands. Based at the Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island, Ahmad has built a premier yacht brokerage and charter company that serves clients both locally and globally. They discuss what makes Hawaii such a unique yachting destination, from its crystal-clear wat...

Irving Arellano is the second-generation owner of Picante Sportfishing, Cabo San Lucas’s most elite and iconic charter fleet. Raised in the heart of Baja’s legendary waters, Irving has spent his life around sportfishing’s best captains, crews, and tournaments—and now leads one of the most respected operations in all of Mexico. Under his leadership, Picante has continued to dominate the offshore ga...

What’s it like to build your life around the ocean—and do it alongside your brother? In this episode, we dive deep with Noah Hascup, the right-hand man to his brother Sean, founder of the most respected spearfishing charter operation in Central America. From hunting massive pelagics in remote waters to guiding elite-level clients in the jungle and sea, Noah has played a critical role in taking the...

From Las Vegas Hustle to Costa Rica Luxury: The Rise of Chadwick Gibbons. Chadwick Gibbons walked away from the fast life in Las Vegas and built something few even dream of — a luxury real estate empire deep in the jungles of Costa Rica. Today, he runs Costa Rica Elite, managing multi-million-dollar estates, penthouses, and villas with a white-glove, in-house team that handles everything from cons...

Macky Pesch is a respected charter captain and yacht manager with deep Costa Rican roots. Coming from a legacy of charter captains, he's a billfish expert and the go-to for outfitting boats for tournament fishing or commercial charter use in Central America. His attention to detail and regional expertise make him invaluable to owners seeking reliable, high-performance vessels. In this episode,...