Tyler HankeYacht Consultant Welcome! I’m Tyler Hanke, a dedicated yachting enthusiast from Hot Springs, AR. At 30, I’ve embarked on an exciting chapter with JFA Yacht & Ship, guided by my mentor, Captain Z, and a supportive team. Since joining in September 2023, I’ve gained expertise in yacht listing, sales, sailboat varieties, sailing terminology, survey…
Chris Gibson Chris Gibson, a current resident on Hilton Head Island, is a boating and fishing enthusiast. Chris has been inspired by the saltwater life of the LowCountry of the Carolinas for the last 15 years. He obtained his Boat Captain License and enjoyed guiding others on boating and on/offshore fishing charters. The onshore bounties of Reds, Trout and Flounder, which…
Curtis Packer A lifelong sailor and fisherman, Curtis learned to sail at the age of five. By his teens, Curtis was racing Hobie Cats and eventually crewed on larger monohulls, including a Carter 39, C&C 48, and a Bermuda Race winning Ted Hood, Gulfstar 40. While continuing to gain experience and knowledge on various sailing,…
Rupert Covell Captain Rupert is English born and bred. He was coerced into sailing by his Grandparents from the age of 3 in Wales and it quickly developed into his passion. Boating in the British Isles isn’t quite the same as Florida with the focus predominantly being on yacht racing rather than fishing and leisure yachting.…