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.