Edward James has served for twenty years as a full time yacht broker in Charleston, SC with forty-five years marine experience in total. He has logged over 70,000 offshore miles including the waters of the Atlantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean, and completed two trans-Atlantic crossings. Ed has served as a delivery captain, charter captain, private instructor for both power and sailing vessels, and project manager for vessel refit and maintenance. Ed holds a Certified Professional Yacht Broker certificate from YBAA as well as a Florida Broker's License. He also holds a USCG 100 ton Masters License and a certificate in celestial navigation.
Edward James 843-442-4505 or Edward@AshleyYachts.com

Greg has been on boats, both power and sail, and in the water his entire life. He has worked in all aspects of the boating industry including charters, deliveries, towing, sales and service on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. A USCG licensed Master Captain, he sails and cruises Charleston Harbor and beyond every chance he gets. You can benefit from Greg's vast well-rounded experience and knowledge as he helps you find the right boat.

Greg Williamson 843-801-3343 or Greg@AshleyYachts.com

Bruce Smith has been a broker with Ashley Yachts since 1984. He holds a Certified Professional certificate from YBAA, a Florida Broker’s License, 100 Ton Masters License, and a licensed real estate agent. Prior to his brokerage career he served in the Coast Guard, worked in commercial shipping and was a delivery captain for both sailing and power vessels. Even a few years as captain of a stern wheel riverboat!

"My favorite part of being a broker is being near the water and helping customers find the best boat for their needs and budget."
Bruce is a life long boater in both power and sail with extensive cruising experience.

Bruce Smith 843-991-1265 or Bruce@AshleyYachts.com

Carlton has a lifetime of boating experience as an avid racer, charter and delivery captain. A native to Charleston, he is a member of The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, the Cruising Club of Charleston, the Charleston, Hobcaw and Sea Island Yacht clubs and the Charleston Ocean Racing Association. He is Past Commodore of both the Cruising Club of Charleston and the Charleston Yacht Club. Former special forces naval officer and holder of a Masters License, he has had experience in the Atlantic, Arctic, Aegean, Caribbean and Pacific oceans. He has shared his mastery of boat handling skills by teaching others in both power and sail.

His years as a marine surveyor have provided valuable insight to many vessels of all types. Through his delivery and personal boating travels, he has developed contacts throughout the Atlantic and Gulf coastal regions.

Carlton Poulnot 843-860-7107 or Carlton@AshleyYachts.com

Glen has extensive offshore experience, including a Trans-Atlantic crossing, deliveries on the East Coast of the US, and numerous passages to the Bahamas.
He holds a 100 Ton Masters License, races locally and continues to live aboard the boat he sailed from South Africa. He has also worked for Towboat US and Boat US. Glen's desire is to match his clients' needs with the appropriate boat.
Glen Appelbaum 843-813-3711 or Glen@AshleyYachts.com Read Glen's Captain's Log