David Flynn
David hails originally from the south of England but his marine industry experience has been truly global in scope. The cruising hubs of the Med, Bahamas, Caribbean, North and South America are all very familiar to David and for the past 17 years he has leveraged that experience, establishing a respected track record in the marine sector as a Yachtdomain director. David’s role in launching and growing the Leopard catamaran range in the Australasian market has been particularly impressive and he continues to be a passionate ambassador for the Leopard brand as it goes from strength to strength. Spend 10 minutes in David’s orbit and you’ll be left in no doubt that he is a creative, solutions focused professional who puts things together in ways that make perfect sense. He’ll leave you in no doubt that he’s on your side when it comes to squeezing the most out of a fulfilling life on the water.
Peter Devers
Peter has a lifetime of hands-on experience in the boating arena, from dinghy and keel boat racing to countless nautical miles of sail and powerboat cruising under his life jacket. As joint principal of this respected Australian based brokerage for the past 17 years, Peter is dedicated to making sure every one of his clients feels absolutely confident about the choices they make. He brings his immense experience to the fore across every aspect of the Yachtdomain experience, from initial discussions and contract negotiations, through to settlement and handover. Peter is ‘Mr. Nordhavn’ in Australia and New Zealand, using his close ties with the PAE Inc. Nordhavn executives, Design and Project Management team to ensure his Nordhavn clients benefit throughout every stage of the purchasing process.
John Schultz
John has crewed on, lived on, worked on, and raced boats most of his life. Growing up in the North Island of New Zealand, John spent his summers cruising the coast with his family on many types of boats from keel boats to traditional launches. His extensive sail-making and marine industry qualifications led to involvement in both Volvo Ocean Racing and Kiwi America’s Cup shore teams, along with the setup and operation of numerous private vessels. Since then, John has put his impressive marine industry experience to good use in keelboat racing in Japan, the dynamic and iconic 18′ skiff scene in Sydney, and in the busy power and sailing charter fleets of the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia. Now an important member of the Yacht Domain team based in Brisbane, John uses his acknowledged boating credentials along with his direct, yet friendly and engaging manner to help both buyers and sellers achieve outcomes best suited to their goals and circumstances.He really does understand what good times on the water should look like and works assiduously to deliver with every transaction.
Melanie Russell
Mel is our Sunsail / Moorings Yacht Sales agent. She started her career in the United Kingdom, but now calls Australia home. Mel grew up with saltwater in her veins, sailing dinghies before progressing to larger yachts when she began work in the Charter sailing industry in 2003. This gave her the opportunity to work in the many beautiful sailing hotspots worldwide. Mel has worked for several corporate Charter and private yachting companies, so has deep knowledge of the sector. Her firsthand knowledge of the all the best sailing destinations is shared generously with her Charter customers ensuring sailing holidays are everything they should be, and more. With this extensive sailing and Charter sales background, Mel has moved seamlessly into the sales of Charter Yacht Ownership programs, representing the major brands of Sunsail, and The Moorings. Mel will be delighted to explain the many benefits of these programs.
Jason Dicks
Jason flies the Yachdomain flag from Auckland in New Zealand. 25 years in boat sales in both hemispheres gives him a global focus and reach. His experience on the water includes dinghy racing and offshore game-fishing on the East Coast of the USA. Spend time talking with Jason and you’ll discover an engaging professional keen to share his knowledge, join the dots and come up with possibilities that will impress on every score. Jason has an extensive knowledge of the New Zealand market and he knows about boats of all types. So, whether it’s sail or power, catamarans or monohulls, racing or cruising, you can be confident Jason can provide the very best guidance, allowing you to fulfill your dreams on the water.
Rob Devers
Another sailor with extensive experience on the water, Rob has been a key member of the Yachtdomain team since 2008, building long term quality relationships with many of his satisfied clients along the way. A measure of the importance he places on carefully listening to and understanding his clients’ needs is the number repeat transactions he’s chalked up through the years. Rob combines his listening skills, intuitive smart thinking and attention to detail with an outstanding work ethic to deliver the best possible outcomes for his clients, be they sellers upgrading or stepping away from boating for a time, purchasers looking for their next vessel or those just starting out on new sailing adventures. And as with all the team at Yachtdomain, Rob taps into proven systems and processes for the very best results.
Damien MCDonald
Growing up in the picturesque Port Hacking in Cronulla, Damien’s love for the water began with sailing dinghies and blossomed on the Mid North Coast racing 16ft catamarans. For Damien, “hanging off the trapeze and pushing the limits is his approach to living.” His childhood was spent immersed in water activities like surfing, spearfishing, fishing, wakeboarding, and skiing, making him a true fish out of water when on land.Returning to Sydney, Damien enjoyed racing in the Corporate Cup on stunning Sydney Harbour and has crewed in races at Lake Macquarie and Mooloolaba. A recent ocean sailing adventure from Port Hacking to the Gold Coast ignited his spirit of exploration, driving his desire to venture into open waters both locally and internationally. Damien’s infectious passion for boating and the water is unparalleled. He is currently working toward his Yachtmaster Offshore and Cert 3 in Maritime Operations to further hone his skills and expertise. With a successful corporate background as a Project Manager, Damien brings a professional and meticulous approach to yacht brokerage. Leveraging his project management frameworks, he works towards a seamless yacht purchase experience with great communication from start to finish, helping clients achieve their dreams of life on the water.