Founder Dave Ladage's life changed forever in 2004 when he went to his first Jimmy Buffett concert. Inspired by the huge crowd of happy, rum-drinking, bare footed Parrotheads, he found a new passion for life that compelled him to spend all of his free time (read: anytime he wasn't at his soul-sucking corporate job) on any boat, at any concert, drinking any rum he could find. In 2009 he was having the adventure of a lifetime, sailing a rented catamaran around the British Virgin Islands when his life changed again. Snorkeling off the coast of Norman Island (the original Treasure Island), Dave nearly drowned. Recuperating at the hospital in Tortola, he borrowed an iPod which, as it turned out, only had one song on it: Kenny Chesney's "I'm Alive." Dave returned to the mainland a changed man. He ditched the corporate world and instead brought his dream to life. Living like a Pirate Gear was born, and continues to inspire people to live with a sense of adventure. Dave has extensive experience in the bar, restaurant and retail sector. He spent over 20 years in wholesale sales & sales management. He brings this experience in building a successful team, developing sales strategies & retail experience to Living like a Pirate Gear

Cris is a huge Parrothead & loves having fun. She is the inspiration & driving force behind Living like a Pirate. It's not a coincidence that shortly after she & Dave met that Living like a Pirate was born. She is the spokesperson for Living like a Pirate & the heart of LLAP. Cris has an extensive background in education & administration.