I grew up on the waters of Cape Cod in the quaint village of Osterville. My first boat was a 1968 13-foot Boston Whaler that I shared with my brother. We would fish, scuba dive and hang out on Sampsons Island. My parents had a larger boat that we spent a lot of time on and my Dad would teach us everything from boat safety, maintenance, navigation and wax on-wax off. I learned quickly at a young age that I had a passion for the water and the people surrounding it.

However, I also had a dream to fly airplanes, so I attended the United States Air Force Academy. After graduation, while waiting for a pilot training slot, I stayed as an Assistant Hockey Coach. My slot came available and off to Williams AFB for Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT). After a year of intense training, I earned my Wings! For the next 10 years I flew peace time missions and war time missions. I am very proud to be a Veteran.

The next phase, I decided to pursue my civilian aviation career and went to work for Federal Express. For the next 27 years, I delivered packages all over the world. After 35+ years of flying, it was time to hang up the uniform.

What next? Back to where it all started as a young boy---a love for the water!

Yacht brokerage was a perfect fit. Having the opportunity to help, manage and support both sellers and buyers. Hanging out on the water each day and watching airplanes fly over …. I think I made the right decision.

- Keith Nightingale