About Us
We are with you through the storm
Our love for the ocean runs deep—it's truly in our roots. Rob took some of his very first steps aboard a sailboat, and Sharene spent her second night in the world sleeping on the same boat we now cruise on together as a family today. We’re now raising the next generation of boaters with a deep respect and love for the Salish Sea, sharing with them the joy, freedom, and adventure that life on the water brings. One day, we look forward to making the “big left turn” and exploring all the ocean has to offer.
Professionally, Rob’s career in the marine industry began over 20 years ago with hands-on work—applying bottom paint and pulling props. From there, he steadily advanced through the field, installing stabilizers and complex mechanical systems on Selene Yachts, and serving as Service Manager at Wesmar, where he provided technical support for mechanical and sonar systems. He later helped complete the build of the 92' Aleutian yacht Miss Lisa in Tacoma, and even spent a couple of seasons fishing for flatfish and Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and North Pacific Ocean.
Returning to the Pacific Northwest, Rob became General Manager at Bow to Stern Detailing before moving on to work under Grant Macdonald at Yacht Services. Over the next 12 years, he again worked through the ranks, deepened his knowledge, refined his technical skills, and built lasting relationships with yacht owners and industry professionals. Through it all, his passion remained true: helping boat owners achieve the experience they’ve always dreamed of, while delivering a gold-standard level of service through meticulous care and craftsmanship, with the mantra of: "If you have done right by the boat, you will have done right by the client."
At Salish Yachting Solutions, we bring together a lifelong connection to the sea and decades of industry experience to ensure your time on the water is effortless, enjoyable, and exceptional.
