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Chet's boating experience began more than thirty years ago on the Great Lakes. His profession as a school teacher allowed him plenty of time in the summer to race and cruise sailboats. In the fall of 1980, rather than returning to the classroom, he just kept on sailing, eventually ending up in Annapolis where he chose to stay. He immediately started a yacht refurbishing business which gave him an excellent knowledge base in yacht construction and repair. In 1982 he became a broker with Martin Bird & Associates and was immediately successful. He and a partner bought the business in 1988 and in 2004 Chet became the sole owner.

Chet enjoys sailing and power boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Over the years he has assisted hundreds of people in the purchase or sale of their boats. "Buying or selling a boat is a major transaction", notes Chet. "Our expertise and hard-working approach will make that transaction an easy and pleasant experience for you".

Scott caught the boating bug early in life when his father introduced him to sailing on the upper reaches of the Chesapeake Bay while being raised in New Castle County Delaware. That seed planted then has since flourished and Scott’s life and vocation has always been boat centered. Today on a day off you will likely find Scott sailing with his family, putting in a day of Race Committee duty, combing the boatyards for interesting boats, or spin casting for Stripers from his Kayak. Scott is a member of Indian Landing Boat Club, Severn Sailing Association, and the Sailing Club if the Chesapeake.

In the 70’s and 80’s Scott apprenticed as a sail maker on the Annapolis waterfront, eventually working as head sail designer for North Sails. This vocation led to sailing on a wide variety of sailing yachts and to sailing competitions nationally and internationally where he met his wife Susan Dierdorff Taylor, former Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year and 470 World Champion. Some memorable sailing events were the Newport-Bermuda Race, legs of the SORC, numerous Snipe Nationals and the World Championship, and regattas in Norway, Spain, and Germany.

For seventeen years Scott has enjoyed a successful career in Yacht Brokerage. He has developed a devoted client base and has helped numerous sailors’ change boats as their needs evolve. He is active in representing both sailing yachts and power cruisers. Recent sails include an array of yachts as diverse as Bristol, Duffy, Lyman-Morse, Grand Banks, Kanter, Fleming, Freedom, Sabre and Abeking&Rasmussen. If you are looking for a competent broker to represent you please give Scott a call!

Bill Day has spent most of his life on the Chesapeake Bay, and has been sailing racing dinghies and blue water sail and motor cruisers since he was 8 years old. He has had a lifelong interest in boats, and was one of the youngest recipients of the U.S.C.G.'s boating and navigational certificates.

Bill has a fascination with sailboats, particularly blue water, long - range cruisers, which lead him to Martin Bird & Associates, from his previous career as a judge. Honesty and integrity are at the top of Bill's priority list.

In his free time, you will find Bill sailing his scow on the Upper Bay, or pleading with his wife to allow him to go racing, or to join him on a blue water adventure. Bill is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University and attended Widener University School of Law. Bill also holds a U.S. Sailing "Safety at Sea" certification. He and his wife Cindy are members the Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia.

A familiar face to many, Greg has been part of the Annapolis marine industry for over thirty years. Starting at Fawcett Boat Supplies in 1973, he worked his way up to become an owner in 1986, and managed the company as President until it's sale in 2005. Greg spent much of his time consulting with customers helping them to refurbish, outfit, and maintain their vessels. His personal boating activities have graduated from big boat racing, to cruising under sail, to cruising under power. He has coastal, offshore, and Caribbean experience on a wide array of vessels both power and sail-from the J-boat 'Endeavor' to a Log Canoe to a Bertram Sportfish.

Over the last twelve years Martin Bird and Associates has completed five personal transactions for Greg, so when he was looking for a place to hang his broker's sign, this was first choice. "Martin Bird and Associates is a quality outfit, very professional, hardworking, and results oriented. Their location in the heart of the maritime district is also a great asset."

Greg is now pursuing his passion for boats here at Martin Bird and Associates using his knowledge and contacts to help clients achieve their boating goals. "My job is that of a facilitator, to help people get the most enjoyment out of their time on the water. Please feel free to call me; let's talk boats!"

Forbes Horton arrived in Annapolis after an 8 month 5,000 mile Caribbean cruise aboard his 34' Tartan Indra. He is a native of Portsmouth New Hampshire and grew up cruising the Maine coast. His professional career started at the University of New Hampshire where he worked as a marine biologist designing and developing equipment for the offshore aquaculture industry.

Forbes was introduced to the marine field by his father, the owner and founder of Sea Frost marine refrigeration. He has a United States Coast Guard Masters license and has commercially operated a range of vessels from celestial training schooners in the Gulf of Maine to salvage tugboats in the BVI.

Forbes has a vast knowledge of marine systems and yacht construction. He has restored several classics like his S&S designed Tartan and supervised the construction of a NOAA funded research vessel. His strong work ethic and customer dedication have made him successful in the marine trades. Forbes believes that in yacht sales, knowledge is often the most useful tool. Whether you're buying or selling a boat, Forbes is happy share his knowledge to help you make the right decision.

Bob has been around boats for most of his life. The fascination began early with childhood summers on the Severn River and has never diminished. Bob has had home ports in Maryland and New England. He is at home on Buzzards Bay as he is on the Chesapeake. Sailing ventures have included passages to and from New England, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Bob is a former Boatswain mate in the Coast Guard Reserves. He has also enjoyed the satisfaction of bringing classic old boats back to life including a 1968 Van de Stadt designed Ohlson Harmony. Rarely does he miss a chance to be on the water.

After a long career in the corporate world Bob decided it was time for a change. Combining the lessons of hard work and diligence with the love of good quality boats made for a natural transition to Martin Bird & Associates. What better endeavor could there be than assisting boat owners with finding their perfect boat?

"I believe the right yacht must suit her owner's personality and intended use. She should be safe, sound and visually pleasing to her owner. The right boat should tug a bit at your heart strings. A good yacht broker should be knowledgeable and a good communicator and most importantly, a good listener. I look forward to hearing about your 'next boat'."