C.U. Leeward was born and raised on the California coast. She later moved to HawaI'I where she raised her four children. She worked in Water Safety as a lifeguard and taught swimming and water safe...view moreC.U. Leeward was born and raised on the California coast. She later moved to HawaI'I where she raised her four children. She worked in Water Safety as a lifeguard and taught swimming and water safety classes. She worked on boats to eventually become a Maritime Captain.view less