Will De Jong

Will grew up on the South Coast of England, UK. Spending his weekends and summers out on the water, it wasn't long before Will started studying for his commercial captain’s license during his late teens. 

Starting his maritime career supporting the operations of an international powerboat racing series, Will skippered both the safety and VIP/Media boats in venues around the UK. Will then joined the largest charter company in the UK and continued to skipper a myriad of vessels in various roles. From private charters, VIP/Corporate days, to military support, commercial subsea cable installations, dive support and offshore crew transfers.  

Sometimes spending weeks at a time working away in the North Sea, Will soon realized that a more land-based approach was the way forward for him and his young family. With his wife's family in Southern California, and the strong and abundant boating community in Newport Beach, it made making the move across the pond a reality. 

Will joins Jeff Brown Yachts Newport Beach office and marina sales team, as well as managing operations of Mari~Time, an innovative shared path to yacht ownership.