While most of our Team is fluent in the language of serious yacht racing, it was a new experience for others as we tacked across eachother all through the bay on J105s.

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A Bay Area native, Paul became the youngest licensed yacht broker in California while still a teenager. With countless regattas under his belt and an undisclosed number of boat ownership experiences, boatyard life is second nature. His reputation for serving clients honestly and fairly has provided an extensive clientele, many who have purchased from Paul on numerous occasions.

He and his wife Chrissy enjoy sailing their 55' schooner “Santana” as often as possible, commonly found somewhere on the docks of the bay.

With over 30 years of experience in the marine industry Ken too grew up in and around boats, ultimately cultured on every aspect of running a boatyard. He's had the unique experience of managing two separate multi-million dollar America's Cup campaigns and been the project manager on yachts in the 130ft. plus range.

The overall result of this broad depth of experience has allowed Ken to achieve an international reputation as being “the guy to talk to” on the West Coast when it comes to anything nautical.

Jock has spent most of his life around Boatyards. A long time member of the San Francisco Yacht Club, he was introduced to the people at WC Garvey Boat Builders while still in high school. He began working there as a bottom painter and shop sweeper and careers at Easom Boat Works and San Francisco Boat Works followed until he joined KKMI its inaugural year. Jock is motivated by the variety of projects in the boating world and the irregular nature of working on boats. He has aspirations of cruising the world but, for now, finds adventure playing with his ski boat in the Delta and California Lakes.  

Mike joined KKMI in 2004 after running neighboring Richmond Boat Works for over 35 years. He painted bottoms and did woodwork, learning most all his repair skills from the classic & ‘old-school’ shipwrights. Specializing in Marine Diesel Engines, Mike has been recognized as ‘Yanmar’s Dealer of the Year’ and ‘Top Dealer’ as well as wowing all attendants of his acclaimed Diesel Engine Maintenance seminars. His experience, passion and genuine appreciation of every project that comes his way make him a joy to work with. 

Graham became introduced to KKMI as a client. With an earlier profession as a senior manager in the marine shipping industry joining the yacht brokerage team has been a very interesting and rewarding change of pace.

Graham, as well as the KKMI Yacht Brokerage team, believes today's boat buyers are well informed, doing their own research on the Internet; the last thing they need or want is a “sales pitch”. What clients do want is someone to make the transaction simple, enjoyable and done in a professional manner. It was with this very philosophy that he joined KKMI as the Yacht Brokerage Listing Manager.

If you're thinking of a sailing yacht in particular and you ask people “in the know” it's highly likely the name Bill Erkelens will come up as your “go to guy”. In fact, it is recommendations from such well-informed people that led to much of Bill's success.

Bill started sailing on San Francisco Bay as a youngster and made his first passage across the Pacific Ocean at 15. Over the years he has compiled an impressive career background in the maritime industry, both on and off the water. From construction management to sailing a 26’ sloop Double Handed to Hawaii (with his wife), Bill's experience can benefit any sailor, no matter what your ambitions.