When we first opened our doors on Granville Island in 1992, the only thing we had was our drive and determination to turn our love of sailing into a viable business.
Almost 20 years later, our integrity, professionalism and knowledge of the industry has carried us through. Today, we are a thriving yacht sales company specializing in the passionate pursuit of sailing.
Len Baronit, President
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Had I only known! I took up sailing in my early twenties by moving onto a CS27 with my future wife. I'm 6'2" and the headroom was 5'11". After two years of living aboard with a sore neck, we got married and moved into an apartment (500 sq. ft. of heaven with standing headroom, a hot shower and refrigeration). They say you should do what you love, and so I did, and here I am today.
After 19 years of being in the yachting industry, I still find joy in seeing the smiling faces of my customers. It's really why I'm still here. That, and I love boats.
In beautiful British Columbia, we have the opportunity to view and experience some of the best landscapes in the world. Cast off from the dock and set sail for any destination, entering a world of simple pleasures, the sun, the wind and a grin on your face.
Simon Cox, Representative
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My sailing experience dates back to a youngster sailing dinghies in Victoria. My passion for sailing and traveling has grown over the years, which has lead me to embark on a career in yacht sales. I love meeting new people and am committed to service and developing life long relationships. I am pleased to announce that together with my wife, we have moved back to Vancouver Island. Being on the Island full time, enables me to assist buyers and sellers from Victoria to Parksville. Contact me anytime to discuss your specific needs.
Richard Hargreaves, Representative
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From an early age I was enthralled watching boats on the water. I crossed the Atlantic as a boy by ocean liner and was awed by the sea. I then learned that the sea was continuously changing, never the same from one day to the next. I bring this approach to yacht sales. Everyone is different. Everyone's needs are different. A yacht broker will help their clients best by understanding what it is the client is really after. Comfortable on either power or sailboats, I strive to make each client's needs paramount. Buying or selling, I will help you discover your true desire and help make your boating needs come true.
Debbie Baronit, Operations
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Managing the marketing, advertising and overseeing to the daily operations of the company keeps me very busy. I love my job!
Sailing came early to me at the age of six, when I learned to sail on a Sunfish in the Great Lakes. My sailing experiences range from crossing the Atlantic on a 65' catamaran (sweet delivery), sailing down the West Coast, to local and long distance racing and cruising. When not out boating, you can usually find me hiking our local mountains and trails. BC offers outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities on an off the water!
Daniel Hawkes, Service Technician
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