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Albert Gerritsma

Sworn yacht broker and appraiser, exclusive yacht consultant for Grand Banks Yachts

Born and raised at the heart of the Frisian lakes, I was already on and around the water a lot as a kid. Swimming, surfing, water skiing, (competitive) sailing, I couldn’t get enough. I have been working in boat sales since my school days; I started as a boat cleaner around the age of fourteen ... After studying mechanical engineering and business administration, I worked in various commercial and management positions. In 1998, I returned to water sports, and since early 2000, I am (one of) the last sworn yacht broker(s) in the Netherlands. High-quality services, good service and a personal touch. That is the course I sail with lots of enthusiasm every day.

Gert van Barneveld

Exclusive yacht consultant for Grand Banks Yachts

As an avid water sports enthusiast with a passion for beautiful and especially cool ships, I was at the helm of the first polyester Grand Banks 36 classics in the Netherlands as early as 1980. Since 2003, I worked as a yacht consultant in various Grand Banks organizations. The focus on continuously expanding the Grand Banks experience through the pursuit of optimal customer satisfaction never bores me!

Michelle van Barneveld

Office Manager and sales support

I grew up and was raised with boats, horses, and – as Gert’s daughter – with Grand Banks! So my love for water sports is in my DNA. Even so, after my studies, I chose the veterinary sector, where I worked for eight years. After that, once I became acquainted with yacht brokerage at MariTeam Yachting, I was quickly sold. Ensuring that everything runs smoothly, building relationships, helping customers from A to Z, those beautiful yachts: I can really put all my passion and drive into this!

Roelof de Vries

Junior yachtbroker

Watersports runs in my blood. From an early age I can be found on a boat, it’s been force-fed since I was little. That is not surprising with a father who restores boats as a profession, and eventually sailed Grand Banks for a long time. As a result, the passion for water sports has only grown. You can also find me on the water almost every weekend in the summer. Whether it is sailing, taking a trip, kite- or windsurfing. I am completely in my element when I am on the water. I also want to convey that enthusiastic feeling to the customers, and if I succeed, my task and goal have been accomplished!