A View of My Crew

Jennifer Jolly 

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Brent Hermann, Yacht Sales

Brent's core competency is yacht services and warranty issues. Prior to entering the yachting industry as a broker, Brent was employed with Brian Hermann Marine- a complete yacht service company specializing in varnish and bright work, structural repairs, engine overhauling, re-powering and so much more.
Brent's relationship with his customers is more than just "Broker/Client"; it's more like a friendship. He builds long lasting bonds with everyone and they always come back to him for their second and third yacht. And, since he's grown up in the industry; he also has relationships with other professionals who assist him in areas beyond his expertise.
Brent has achieved Broker of the year in 2007, 2008 and 2009. He is currently the top Broker at The Catamaran Company and he is determined to make Broker of the year again with your help! Contact him to make a step forward in realizing your cruising goals at the best fit and value.

Lisa Eberle, Charter Broker

Calling all Mono hullers, power-boaters and novice sailors looking for the ultimate catamaran vacation. I even cater to the casual cruiser who would just like to enjoy the beautiful waters of the world while sipping a beverage as the sun goes down!

There is no vacation like being aboard your own catamaran in a secluded cove snorkeling the crystal clear blue waters and knowing the very next day you just might sail along and find another cove even more special than the last.
My name is Lisa Eberle and I live in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. For the last several years I have been working in partnership with The Catamaran Company in All-Inclusive Charter Sales with Festiva Sailing Vacations. I am so proud to have the opportunity to service new charter guests as part of The Catamaran Company going forward.
My career in sales has afforded me the opportunity to travel all over the world from Africa to Asia and Europe to South America. Each place is so unique and always has one thing in common..... Love of the sea. I look forward to assisting you in creating a lifetime memory through excellent customer service and promise to be a good listener so that we may work together and exceed your every expectation. Whether you've never chartered or your a "pro", each time is special.
I do have two requirements for all my charter guests:

1. A picture or two to add to my photo album so I can see you having fun!
2. Your group hold a drink up and toast, " Here's to Lisa, and priceless memories"

Where ever I am I will feel your good wishes.

 Michael Harris, Yacht Sales

Michael has been sailing since 1975 and built his first 12 ft. sailing dinghy at the age of 15. This led to the intention of becoming a Naval Architect and he designed a 65 ft. ketch similar to the classic beauty, the Swan 65.

Camper & Nicholson' encouraged him to continue but Michael decided that sailing and building were more fun and went to a Marine College in South Hampton and studied "Yacht & Boatyard Management", a course that covered all forms of construction, design, naval architecture and production management. Michael graduated 2nd in his class with a degree in Boat building which still provides him with an extensive knowledge base for all types of boats.

Arriving in the Caribbean in 1981 after his first offshore delivery on a C&C 36, he realized that sailing was a much more fun and practical way of getting around. Deliveries on yachts from 50 ft. to 68ft. became his means of travel between the Caribbean for the winter seasons and New England for the summer. Eventually, Michael was offered a full-time crewing position on an Irwin 65 Charter Yacht. The Caribbean racing circuit was his way of improving his sailing skills. Yachting took Michael across the Atlantic three times, to and from the Mediterranean, up to New England via Bermuda and back, and to Australia, often as skipper.

His ocean miles exceed 85,000 as crew and Captain. Power yachts also were part of his experience, ranging up to 156 ft.

Michael and his wife left the yachts in 1995 when they received their 'Green Card" and began a family in South Florida.

Michael joined The Catamaran Company in mid 1996 as the purchase, warranty, dock, technical and service manager. Then in early 1997, he changed 'hats' and became a yacht sales broker. Having been a devout monohull sailor, Michael can honestly say that his first experience sailing a catamaran was an "epiphany"! "I spent too many years of my life at an angle," he says, "plus, now my wife enjoys sailing with me".

Michael likens the renaissance of the catamaran to that of the aero industry. "Originally, purists thought only travel in propeller planes was flying and jets would never catch on. Catamarans are now those jets! Welcome to the Jet Age!!"

Follow Michael as he goes into the "Space Age" of catamarans with Power Cats. He also has great knowledge about the Multihull Super yachts, having researched much of it, and having been on charter on the 138 ft "Douce France" with clients. He keeps up on many of the new designs and yachts coming out.

Catherine Faulk, Yacht Administrator

Rocio Sarmiento, On-site Service