Richard has lived in Annapolis for over forty years and has been in the marine industry all his adult life. He is the former owner-operator of a successful sailing school on the Chesapeake Bay, owner/operator of a yacht charter business and owner operator of a successful new boat dealership. He has held a USCG captain’s…
Bryan’s affinity for water began in Avalon, NJ, where he fell in love with fishing and sailing on the back bays. His introduction to sailing was with a modest sunfish, and he honed his skills sailing and water skiing with his brothers on the Chesapeake Bay. His passion led him westward to Wyoming, where he…
Growing up in the heart of the Southern Outer Banks, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, Paige was practically born with a fishing rod in hand and a nautical compass in her heart. She has fond memories of cruising the barrier islands often searching for the best clamming spots. A seasoned angler, Paige has spent countless hours…
Chip is a native of Belhaven, North Carolina, a small commercial fishing town in a region famous boatbuilders like Pacific Seacraft, Gunboat and, Hatteras Yachts. He has always been around boat hulls, boat yards, boat motors, studied boats of all sizes, shapes and specialties. Owning his first powerboat at age 12, Chip worked a field…
Jason Burford is a dedicated yacht broker based in Virginia, bringing a lifetime of hands-on sailing experience to S&J Yachts. Growing up in Virginia and spending summers on the Chesapeake Bay, Jason developed a deep love for the water. He learned to sail from his father, who restored a classic Bristol boat that was sailed…
Dennis and Brenda have always been a fun loving couple who have a passion for boating, travel and anything that involves water. Boating, both power and sail, has been a major focus throughout their lives. Owning their own businesses most of their lives gives Dennis and Brenda an unparalleled attention to detail, prospective and skills…
Dave graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a degree in Marine Science and later earned an MBA from the University of Washington. His twenty-year Coast Guard career included two commands, a 95 ‘ patrol boat and a 180’ buoy tender, both in Alaska. Dave and his wife, Peggy, bought and moved on their…












