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Steve Baldyga

Steve has been navigating the waters of the Long Island Sound for the past 18 years. With his extensive background in managing commercial electrical work along with his love of the water, he brings his experience and attention to detail into the brokerage world. When not actively working for his buyers/sellers, you can find Steve along with his wife Andrea, cruising on their Formula 40PC. If you’re looking to list your current boat or are in the market for the next one…let Steve help you make it a seamless and enjoyable experience!

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Art Golden

Growing up in Southern California and spent his early years on his father’s 32 Grand Banks learning all about boating. Later, he spent time in Vietnam on PAC-V Air Cushion Vehicles and Riverboats, utilizing his boating knowledge to train the South Vietnamese Navy.
After moving to the East Coast in early ‘83, he renewed his passion for boats purchasing his first of four boats, (a 26 Wellcraft- a 330 Sundancer – a 36 Carver MY and ending with a 36 Catalina sloop) where he has cruised the Chesapeake Bay over a forty-year span and held a Six-Pack Captains license.He ended his publishing career as the Publisher/General Manager for three boating/marine industry publications and was on the Board of The Marine Trades Association of Maryland.
Art now resides on the East Coast of South Florida with his wife of 52 years and will cover the area from Vero Beach south to Stuart. While he has been away from boating since 2016, he has never lost his passion for boating and the marine industry and looks forward to working on the Knot10 team.
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Wayne Smith

Wayne was born and raised on New York’s Long Island where his love affair with boats began.  He was given his first boat at age 5; since then, he has never been without one.   Wayne had a successful career in book publishing, working for a number of well-known companies in senior management positions and as a CEO.  Seven years ago, Wayne moved to North Carolina, where he embarked on a second career as a yacht broker.  He enjoys getting to know his clients, many of whom remain in contact with him.   Wayne is a member of the Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) as well as the American Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA).

When he can, Wayne enjoys getting out on his own boat – a 31’ Camano Troll – and spending time with his family.  Wayne is married, with two daughters and a granddaughter.  Wayne has helped clients all over North Carolina but has also brokered successful transactions as far north as Rhode Island and as far south as Florida.  Wayne really enjoys helping clients make their dreams come true – call him anytime!

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Nate Nienhuis

Nate was born and raised in Southern California.  He grew up boating all along the west coast from the waters off of Mexico all the way up to Alaska.  As an avid fisherman he regularly spent weeks at a time on the water and offshore.  Nate moved to the east coast in 2012 and has been a part of the boating community ever since.  From the Great Lakes to the Caribbean, Nate has spent as much time on the water as possible.  He has owned dozens of boats throughout his journey and looks forward to sharing his experience with people excited about the water. Nate lives in Davidsonville MD and enjoys boating with his family and coaching.

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Martin Johnson

Martin Johnson has been on the water since a young child on his father’s ocean-racing sailboat running up and down the southeast coast. He has been an avid boater ever since, running center consoles for pleasure and for work for his marine construction company that operated in the Southeast and the Caribbean. Being a Charleston native, he looks forward to being an integral part of the yacht sales market with Knot 10 Yacht Sales.