calibre yacht sales inc

Our videos have over 10 million views on YouTube. We sell boats throughout North America and can sell yours. BC representatives in Vancouver , Victoria , Nanaimo , Campbell River , Maple Bay , Comox

Calibre Yachts Sales Team

Richard Evans

Founding President - Nanaimo, BC

Office: 250-716-2022 - EXT 105

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In 2007, Richard dreamed of starting a yacht brokerage based on Trust and Integrity, with a passion to serve people living the fabulous boating lifestyle. In 2008, that dream evolved into reality, starting with Richard and his Sales Assistant, in one office.

By God’s grace, Calibre has grown to 5 offices on Coastal BC with 21 staff, including an executive team preparing for future growth. As one would expect, everyone on the Calibre team holds the same values as Richard.

Richard and the entire team are grateful for the loyalty their customers have shown Calibre. Without them, Calibre could not be where it is today, nor preparing for where it is going tomorrow.

If you have not experienced the Calibre difference, Richard welcomes you to try it and see for yourself. You will soon know why so many boaters insist that Calibre Yacht Sales is their brokerage of choice, when either buying or selling a boat.

Bob Saunders

Cell: 250-714-3388

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Jeff Crowter

Yacht Broker - Vancouver, BC

Cell: 604-329-6591

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Calibre Yacht Sales is delighted to have aboard Jeff Crowter as a valued crew member. He will cover your boating needs on the North Shore, the Sunshine Coast and Powell River areas.

Jeff was born and raised on the North Shore and now splits his time between his home on Savary Island, the gateway to Desolation Sound and his other home in North Vancouver. Jeff has been a lifelong boater. He is looking forward to helping people into the boating lifestyle, and also those looking to sell their existing boats.

Jeff has a corporate executive background in one of the biggest and most respected companies in BC, with responsibilities that included research and development, customer satisfaction measurement and sales and marketing. Combine these skill sets with his passion for boats, his values and integrity, his propensity to help people and his comfortable and professional style and we have yet another person well suited to match you to your next boat and to sell the vessel that you may currently have. We believe that you will find Jeff a delight to work with as part of the Calibre Crew.

Yacht Broker - Maple Bay Marina, BC

Cell: 250-818-4658

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Whether working, playing, or living on them, boats have been the focus of most of Trina’s adult life.  She’s worked aboard elegant cruise ships, a grungy research vessel, and with the Coast Guard. She’s instructed and certified boaters with their PCOC licence, been a working Divemaster, and wrote a commercial boating manual, and managed several marinas. She and her cat lived aboard a Cal 2-29 sailboat for seven years, and now she lives on a beautiful Island Packet 40 with her husband. Their plan is to go offshore sailing. Meanwhile, they enjoy the spectacular waters that is their own backyard.

Boating, however, is Trina’s number two passion. What matters to her most are relationships. She genuinely cares about and is interested in the people she meets. From her sailing club and the Bluewater Cruising Association to a writer’s group and a photography group, Trina is a strong volunteer in her community.  She spent ten months training and then volunteering as a citizen-counsellor. She holds an MSc in social psychology, and has professionally ghost- or co-written several memoirs, honing the skills necessary to listen and really hear what people say.

Given her interests and experiences, Trina is well-positioned to bring people together with boats. She has the kind of passion, trustworthiness, and integrity that one can expect from any of Calibre Yacht’s crew.

Yacht Broker - Comox Valley/Campbell River, BC

Cell: 250-850-7247

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Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Dan graduated from Vanier Senior High before moving to Victoria to attend Camosun College. After meeting his wife Lori of 37 years, Dan and Lori moved to Calgary to raise their two children. Dan has had a very successful 27 years in real estate and is a major award winner of the ReMax Chairmans Club Award, Hall of Fame Award as well as the Lifetime Achievement award. His success is built through exceptional customer service, trust and hard work. Dan’s dedication, easy accessibility and customer satisfaction are the key attributes.

Dan and his family have lived in beautiful Campbell River for four years now and his passion for boating gets bigger and bigger every year. Dan keeps his boat in the Discovery Marina and if his 22’ Kingfisher H.HT. isn’t in the box, he can be found fishing or exploring the incredible waters of Desolation Sound Bute Inlet and surrounding areas.

Dan has always had a passion for adventure, boating and boats. Buying or selling with Dan will always be a positive and fun experience. His personal commitment will ensure you are a customer for life and proud to refer your friends and family to Dan for all their boating needs.

Bryan Boxall

Yacht Broker - Comox Valley/Campbell River

Cell: 250-201-7477

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Born and raised in Manitoba, and growing up on the numerous shores of the Interlake, Bryan developed his lifelong love of the water, fishing, and boating at a very early age. While his career as a technical sales specialist in the semiconductor/electronics manufacturing industry took him to Alberta in the 90s, he continued to develop his love for the water by spending time on many of Alberta’s pristine streams and rivers, and spending many weekends and holidays on the lakes of the BC interior. All the while the allure of the coast was constantly pulling on him. Finally, purchasing property on Vancouver Island in 2015, Bryan succumbed to his strong desire to be a coastal citizen.

His love for the water has been growing into a new passion here on the west coast. The passion of being on or near the ocean and its countless adventures. Whether it’s walking the Discovery Harbour docks at Calibre Yacht Sales’ Campbell River office, showing a client’s boat to a potential buyer in Comox, or taking care of all the loose ends for buyers and sellers to close a boat deal, a big part of the enjoyment lies in seeing the happiness in his client’s eyes when they take possession of their new boat and embark on an amazing new chapter!

Travis Turner

Yacht Broker - Nanaimo, BC

Office: 250-716-2022 Cell: 250-802-6203

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Originally from Southern Ontario, Travis’ life changed for the good when he joined a childhood friend at their family’s yacht club for race night.  That sparked a curiosity that took him to the British Virgin Islands, where he was surrounded by stories of solo ocean crossings and round the world races, which then forged his initial curiosity into a lifelong obsession with all-things-water.

Returning home to Canada, Travis immediately headed down to the local yacht club on Sunday mornings to hitch a ride as crew on race days.  This in turn brought him to Vancouver Island to start a new life with the ocean on his doorstep.  An accomplished sailor, paddler, surfer, and diver, Travis’ passion is for the next adventure in, on, or below the water!

Travis has worked as a trusted and respected member of one of the largest marina organizations in Canada so he has first hand knowledge of the real-world aspects of vessel usage, maintenance, and security that are constantly faced by avid boaters on the West Coast.

He embodies both Trust and Integrity, and lives the Calibre Lifestyle – combining all three elements of Calibre’s core values.  He’s excited to join Team Calibre where he can harness his unbridled energy, empathy, practical marine knowledge, and exemplary computer wizardry skills, to help you find your next dream boat.

Bruce Grayson

Cell: 250-714-2321

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Bruce has a passion for boats, and loves connecting people with them! He is a Canadian born in Australia, who started racing in sailing dinghies when he was 11. He has been on and around boats for most of his adult life. He recently bought his first power boat and in doing so opened the door to “the dark side”, as sailors put it.

Bruce will show you a boat that you’ll love and/or sell your boat to someone who’s looking for exactly what you have to sell. He’s going to take the stress out of buying and selling. That’s his job. Know that when you buy or sell a boat through Bruce and Calibre Yacht Sales Inc., you will be happy.

Brian Latta

Office: 604 728 4028

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Brian is a proud member of the Calibre Yacht Sales team. He was raised on the North Shore, and is intimately familiar with the local waters, marinas, and boat culture of the South Coast.

With over 25 years of sales experience, Brian was drawn to Calibre by both his love of boats and by Calibre Yacht Sales’ solid reputation as a brokerage. Brian firmly believes that integrity and knowledge go hand-in-hand when serving clients, meeting their needs, and exceeding their expectations.

A boat owner his entire life, Brian has spent countless hours on vessels of all types and sizes. He has also worked as a commercial fisherman on the west coast of Vancouver Island and as a sport fishing guide around Vancouver and Howe Sound.

In his spare time, Brian enjoys cruising, fishing and exploring the magnificent West Coast with his wife and son aboard their 35’ Tiara. He’s also an avid skier, hockey player and cook.

Nicholas Scruton

Yacht Broker - Victoria, BC

Cell: 250-896-1531

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Nicholas, a native of Victoria, has embarked on a captivating nautical journey that spans the spectrum from the thrill of fast boats to the serene pace of a trawler. His love for the sea and maritime adventures is deeply rooted in his upbringing, passed down through generations.

While the adrenaline rush of fast boats initially defined his maritime experiences, Nicholas found a profound and lasting connection with the spacious comfort of a trawler. This slower-paced vessel has become his vessel of choice, particularly for those leisurely, extended trips to the idyllic Desolation Sound each summer—a tradition now firmly embedded as a cornerstone of his lifestyle.

Nicholas’s diverse journey on the sea, coupled with his professional background, has naturally led him to Caliber Yachts. Here, he extends his passion for service and relationship-building to provide clients with an unparalleled experience.

Tony Roberts, CA(SA), MBA

Cell: 250-893-6133

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Tony has logged over 40,000 miles on high-speed power vessels as a Transport Canada Commercial Skipper and over 30,000 miles offshore on sailing vessels. He retired early as Aqua-Lung Canada’s Financial Controller, and has also held executive positions with large multi-national corporations.  In 2012 he skippered a Beneteau 50’ with a crew of 7 in the Vic Maui yacht race, and during the summer of 2018 he participated in the Pacific Cup International Yacht Race from San Francisco to Hawaii. He recently returned to Victoria from a 14,000 mile multi-year South Pacific sailing odyssey with Karin, his wife and absolute best mate.

Tony is a certified CRYA Power and Sail Instructor and an Offshore Yachtmaster. He has been active on the water for over 60 years and has designed, built and rebuilt several substantial and successful vessels.  As past Vice-Commodore of the Bluewater Sailing Association, Tony continues to volunteer; he truly enjoys interacting with people and loves encouraging, educating, and mentoring mariners to mobilize their dreams.

His family crest bears the motto: “Integrity Before All Else” and so it’s no wonder that he truly believes Calibre Yachts (“Trust, Integrity, Lifestyle”) is the best place to be!

John Gardner

Cell: 250-413-7958

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John Gardner, founder of Aqua Lung Canada, is a senior executive specializing in business development, operations and finance. Excelling in vendor and customer relations, John was instrumental in Aqua Lung becoming Canada’s leading supplier of diving and water sports products to the recreational, professional and military markets. During his 25-year tenure as President of Aqua Lung Canada, John also successfully transitioned the company into a highly respected supplier in the outdoor and sporting goods market.

Karin Lengger

Financial Officer

Cell: 250-208-1591

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Karin Lengger, BSc MEM

Karin s pecializes in working with values based organizations to establish, distill, shape and simplify organizational systems to ensure infinite success. She brings to Calibre Yacht Sales an extensive financial and business background along with a keen interest in environmental management, leadership and team building.  She regularly upgrades her skills and recently obtained another degree, this time from Royal Roads University as a Master of Environmental Management. She sold a successful Accounting and Bookkeeping practice in 2016 when she left with her husband on a multi-year sailing sabbatical of 14,000 miles around the South Pacific on their 38ft Hans Christian cutter. (Check out their sailing blog at “ adventiabeforedementia.com ”) 

Upon returning to a land-lubbers life Karin has once again built a successful multi-faceted business practice, Recast Works Inc.  Karin’s by-line encapsulates her management style – “Antidote to Chaos”.  Karin performs her magic, so Calibre can perform theirs!

When Karin isn’t working, she loves to travel, cook, walk her dog Molly, create memorable experiences with family and friends, and volunteer her time to make the world a better place.

Kristine Schenkey

Director of Operations

Office: 250-716-2022

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Kristine grew up in Southern Alberta and although she enjoyed her prairie upbringing, she longed to be closer to sand and sea.  While vacationing on Vancouver Island, she discovered a love for boating through her father-in-law’s 38′ sailboat and it was then that she and her husband decided they needed to make the move to Nanaimo. Since 2010, Kristine and her family have taken advantage of the Island lifestyle, enjoying beaching, boating, adventuring and hiking with their two dogs, Gus and Eddie.  They couldn’t imagine living anywhere else in the world. Kristine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and has had a very successful career as a mortgage broker, and more recently, managing a global corporate office.  She has been awarded several times for her strong business acumen, sales excellence and creating “Best Practice” processes and initiatives.  Her extensive professional experience and qualifications, coupled with her positive and collaborative attitude, make her a valuable addition to the Calibre team.

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About calibre yacht sales.

At Calibre Yachts it’s not just about the boat. It’s about a lifestyle. Our mission and our passion is to bring to life the dream of exploring our beautiful coastline in a boat that is uniquely suited to the individual needs of our clients.

That’s why, for the Calibre team of professional brokers, we believe in building relationships. Our first step is to gain a real understanding of what a perfect day on the water means to you. Maybe it’s a relaxing sail just outside the marina. Or maybe it’s a high sea adventure on a long range cruiser. The possibilities are vast. Wherever you want to be we’ll get you there.

We’ll go to work to find your perfect match either from our own inventory of exceptional boats or we’ll explore the world through our sophisticated on-line network.

And, together, once we’ve found your perfect match our team will do all the heavy lifting. The process to the inexperienced can be daunting but our goal is to make it fun and rewarding. We’ll arrange importing from the United States, licensing, transporting and we’ll even find you moorage when your dream boat arrives.

• Additional Office 1003 S Island Hwy, Campbell River BC V9W 8C7
• Additional Office 6145 Genoa Bay Road Maple Bay, Duncan BC V9L 5T7
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Customer feedback on what makes Calibre Yachts different is  Trust, Integrity, Lifestyle . What’s best for the customer drives us, and now with 5 locations throughout BC. When you list with us, no need to move your boat to our docks, because we are near you and offer professional service with a powerful marketing reach. Calibre Yacht Sales North Vancouver: 604.929.0651 Nanaimo: 250.716.2022 Sidney/Victoria: 250.327.4572 Maple Bay: 250.727.1623 Campbell River/Cowichan Valley: 250.830.7690 Toll Free: 1-888-877-1720 e-mail:   [email protected] Web Site:   www.CalibreYachts.com

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