Jeff is a native Californian from Huntington Harbor where his family started boating a the early age of 6 years old sailing his Sabot and Lido14. As a teenager, Jeff bought himself a P-Cat Catamaran and proceeded to become the first 3 time National Champion. Over the years, Jeff has raced many yacht races including 6 Trans Pacific Yacht Races and countless Mexico races. In 2003, Jeff became the Commodore for Huntington Harbor Yacht Club and was on the PHRF area C Board of Directors. Jeff currently races Catalina 37's and cruises the HH waterways on his Duffy. Jeff's many years of experience in the marine and service industries make him the right broker to help find the special power boat or sailboat you've been looking for.

Josh was born in Newport Beach and moved to San Francisco at the age of seven.

When he was ten years old, his love of sailing began at the San Francisco Yacht Club in Belvedere, CA.

His competitive racing career began in the notoriously challenging Berkeley Circle and along the San Francisco waterfront. He frequently returned to Newport Beach over the years for the Governor’s Cup at the Balboa Yacht Club and participated in other youth championships at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club. Josh began sailing internationally at the age of fifteen as a member of the St. Francis Yacht Club team, participating in the NutraSweet/Diet Pepsi Youth Match Racing World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, in which they took 2nd place. The team also represented the St. Francis Yacht Club team racing Lasers in Australia. In his 20s, Josh was a team member participating in the 11-meter Sports Channel Citibank Cup qualifying for the Brut by Faberge/Audi pro match racing series, at the time the largest pursed race in yachting. They finished as the top U.S. team, taking down some of the biggest names in match racing. Josh went on to participate in multiple world championship campaigns, in the Etchell and Melges fleets, as trimmer. Josh then began a career in culinary arts and graduated in 1997 from The Culinary Academy in San Francisco. His experience has included work as an executive chef and senior manager in a number of well-known restaurants in Northern and Southern California. Life on the water lured Josh back in 2004 when he attended the California Maritime Academy and became a USCG licensed captain, subsequently working through 2014 as a tugboat captain on multiple dredging and marine construction projects on the San Francisco Bay, the California Delta, Newport Harbor, and the Back Bay. Josh moved back to Newport in 2015 to enjoy and live his best life. He believes that this is the premier place to put his vast yachting experience to best use. He also has a strong mechanical background in gas and diesel systems. Josh is eager to help you find the best fit to fulfill your needs, whether it is practical cruising, racing, or finding the luxury yacht of your dreams. He looks forward to translating your dream to reality.

From childhood days spent boating, to a successful career as a seasoned yacht advisor, Jeannine has always had a deep-rooted love for the water. This passion ignited early in life has become the driving force behind her commitment to providing elevated experiences for her clients. With a focus on personalized service, she identifies and aligns with the unique needs and desires of each client, crafting bespoke experiences based on their personal preferences. This dedication to customization ensures that every client receives value that is not just exceptional, but uniquely tailored to their vision.

Backed by extensive market knowledge and years of experience, Jeannine has earned a reputation for excellence, reflected in all 5-star reviews from trusting clients. These clients appreciate her hands-on approach that extends far beyond closing and lean on her to guide them through each step with expertise and integrity, while always advocating for their best interests. Additionally, she is a Realtor® and CEO/Founder of California Slips, Inc. – the top boat slip rental/management company in So Cal. As a result, she can also help you find your dream home or a home for your yacht. A proud wife and mom, she enjoys spending free time with family or friends, working out, or just relaxing and re-charging her batteries. As a lover of the outdoors, you can often find her exploring, hiking or planning the next trip. With a commitment and thirst for personal and professional growth, she regularly participates in courses including life-changing ones offered through Landmark Worldwide.

Walter has sailed competitively and recreationally since he was 12. Walter has an accomplished boating resume having won numerous races locally, nationally and internationally, where he is considered one of the top sailors in the country. While sailing, Walter also had a successful career in real estate development. Walter writes a weekly boating message, “the Mooring Minute”, he currently is an active member and serves on race councils for both the Balboa Yacht Club BYC and the Lido Isle Yacht Club. Walter hosts and chairs many charity regattas and is always actively seeking to grow the boating community.

Jason grew up far from the ocean but began boating, skiing, and fishing at a young age in the diverse waters of the Missouri Ozarks. While living in the Kansas City area, he became a lake sailor. His sailing passion eventually led him to move his family aboard a sailing yacht near Amelia Island, Florida in 2019. 

Jason Gerke is currently a licensed yacht and ship broker (TC12768) and a licensed real estate advisor (SL3515959) for Engel & Völkers in Florida. 

Jason is a member of the Oyster Bay Harbour Yacht Club and, by extension, the Florida Council of Yacht Clubs. 

A career in communications coupled with a passion for business development enables Jason to expertly list and sell your luxury yacht, sailing vessel, or power boat to the right buyer for the best price. His passion for the yachting lifestyle and entrepreneurship enables him to find a client’s dream yacht and meet their lifestyle and business goals.

Jesse Polson, a global, Yacht Advisor, with a passion for the sea, gastronomy, and vibrant cultures, found his haven in the Yucatán peninsula. Fueled by a desire to help others discover their ideal homes and embark on nautical adventures, he blends a love for paradise with the art of finding the perfect vessels to set sail into the dreams of his clients

Eddie grew up on the water in Vero Beach, FL. Waterskiing in the river and offshore scuba diving and fishing. Boats and boating have always been a big part of his life. He has personally been through the process of custom boat builds, running and maintaining a vessel, and then the sale process. Eddie has run boats from Vero Beach to the Keys, Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, and the Bahamas. As a private pilot Eddie was able to explore and access many of these remote locations and see them from a different perspective.

Swimming and triathlon have also kept Eddie in the water and around the yachting world. Having done events like the Hawaii Ironman, Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, Nice Triathlon on the French Riviera, and Swim around Key West. Going the extra mile for his clients is something he takes literally.

Eddie is a Luxury Real Estate Advisor for Engel & Volkers and is happy to be able to offer clients assistance with their Yacht and Real Estate needs.

Corinna grew up sailing and windsurfing on lakes in Germany. She was part of a local sailing club, racing Optimists and 420s. When she moved to St. Simons Island, GA, in 2010, she fell in love with the Georgia Coast and boating the local waters. She started power boating on a Stingray, then got her ASA license and quickly took the leap to boat ownership. She and her husband bought their first boat, a Catalina 22, moved up to a Pearson 323 and later on an Irwin 38. She was the co-captain and responsible for a crew of two children and a dog. With many years of taking month-long cruises to the Florida Keys and their big long term cruising trip sailing the Gulf of Mexico, The Keys, crossing to the Bahamas down to George Town and then back to Georgia, Corinna has extensive knowledge of boat ownership.

She is a global Yacht Broker covering the Coastal Georgia area. Corinna is also licensed & bonded as Florida Yacht & Ship Salesperson and a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA).

Her professional career is in Public Relations for technology companies. She also holds her Georgia real estate license with Engel & Voelkers. Corinna has worked and lived all over the world, including Spain, England and the Philippines. She holds a B.A. and an M.Sc. in International Business Administration.

Justin Cohen has been at the forefront of leadership in the Yacht, Recreational, and Real Estate Brokerage sectors since 2018. Justin’s extensive background in business, technology, and leadership laid the foundation for his success in the brokerage industry. Prior to his brokerage career, he built, managed, and drove significant growth in multiple startups and enterprise-level technology companies, demonstrating his capacity for innovation and strategic thinking. His lifelong passions for boating and business both began at age 10 when he purchased his first boat, a Boston Whaler, funded by his beach photography business, capturing tourists with a Polaroid camera on weekends. As the President of Engel and Völkers Yachting, Justin continues to lead with integrity, innovation, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.