Welcome to CK Yachting!
Our goal is to help people make the most out of their experiences boating, sailing, chartering, yachting, however it is that they enjoy being on and around the water.
We provide consulting, education, brokerage and referrals to a network of trusted professionals in the marine industry.
Education and Consulting
We're here to help you learn about anything related to boating/sailing/yachting, including:
- Buying and selling yachts
- Getting into yacht racing
- Chartering: How to start and interesting places to go
- Charter ownership programs like Moorings and Sunsail
- News and events going on in the marine industry and boating world
- Cool people that you should meet
- Marinas around the west coast of Florida and beyond
- Boat clubs (such as Freedom Boat Club and Gulfstream Boat Club) and whether that model is right for you
Yacht Brokerage
We offer yacht brokerage services through Preferred Yachts in
St. Petersburg Florida.
- Preferred has many boats available for viewing at The Harborage Marina, just south of downtown St. Petersburg
- We'll list your boat and provide sales/marketing services including exposure on the CK Yachting YouTube channel
- We can help you determine what boat is right for you based on how you plan to spend your time on the water
- We have a network of recommended licensed captains, technicians, surveyors, boat yards and service providers in the area with whom we can connect you
About Us
Chris Kubisiak, Ph.D.
Chris has been sailing and boating in the Tampa Bay Area since 1984. Over that time, he’s raced sailboats continuously, including local PHRF racing and offshore races to Key West, Havana and Mexico. He’s also raced in the Caribbean, and bareboat chartered in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and French Polynesia.
Professionally, Chris obtained a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and led a successful career in management consulting. He’s guided teams and organizations to successful outcomes, developing leaders and driving growth through consulting and executive coaching. His passion has been aiding individuals in finding their professional paths.
Today, as a Yachting Consultant/Broker, Chris builds on his consulting and coaching experience to guide both new and experienced boaters and sailors in realizing their yachting dreams. With a unique blend of boating experience, sailing know-how and insightful coaching, he navigates aspiring sailors and yachtsmen toward fulfilling their maritime aspirations.
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