Captain Lee Rosbach

Captain Lee Rosbach, widely known as “The Stud of the Sea,” is an American yacht captain and television personality who rose to fame as the captain on Bravo’s hit reality series Below Deck. Born on November 15, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, Rosbach spent decades working in the yachting industry before television fame found him later in life. He has captained luxury yachts across the Caribbean and Mediterranean for over 30 years, serving ultra-wealthy clients and building a sterling reputation in the maritime world.

Rosbach became a household name when Below Deck premiered in 2013 on Bravo. The show, which follows the crew of a superyacht as they cater to demanding charter guests, quickly became one of the network’s most popular series. Captain Lee’s no-nonsense leadership style, dry wit, and genuine care for his crew endeared him to millions of viewers. He appeared on the show for ten seasons, becoming the face of the entire Below Deck franchise.

Beyond television, Captain Lee has authored the memoir “Running Against the Tide: True Tales from the Stud of the Sea,” published in 2018. The book details his journey from humble beginnings to commanding multimillion-dollar vessels. He has also been an advocate for addiction awareness following the tragic loss of his son Joshua to an accidental overdose in 2019. Despite stepping back from Below Deck in Season 10 due to health concerns related to a nerve condition, Rosbach has remained a beloved figure in reality television and continues to make public appearances and engage with fans on social media.

His net worth of approximately $1 million reflects his decades-long career in yachting combined with his television earnings. While reality TV significantly boosted his public profile, much of his wealth has been accumulated through his long career commanding luxury vessels and the various business opportunities that followed his television fame.