Co-Founder

Simon was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia and grew up running and living on his family’s sportfish vessels from a very young age. Simon had an affinity for all things ocean related and pursued a degree in Marine Biology.

At 20, Simon joined his first super yacht where he quickly worked his way up the ranks and achieved his “Masters 3000 ton unlimited” license. From there Simon ran a 180’ motor yacht for five years navigating his way though a 20 year class renewal inspection with zero deficiencies/non-conformities. Simon cruised worldwide and came ashore in 2010 to raise a family and pursue his marine surveying career.

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Email: Simon@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Co-Founder

Duncan comes from the City of Sails, Auckland, New Zealand. From an early age, traveling was in his blood and in his early twenties he entered the superyacht industry, where he worked his way up from a day worker, then a deckhand, eventually becoming a Chief Engineer on a variety of vessels.

Duncan’s yachting career took him cruising all over the world, where he gained experience in refits, yard periods, project management, Class and Flag State Special Surveys. In 2017, Duncan came ashore to spend more time with his family, and start his marine surveying career, which ultimately led him to open Elite Marine Surveyors with his business partner, Simon Bridgwood.

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Email: Duncan@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Originally from the midwest, Shane grew up around boats which prompted his move to South Florida in 2001 to join the yachting industry. He worked his way up to captain and engineer and cruised as the captain of 100’ yachts from North America all the way to the Mediterranean.

After a stint as a corporate captain for one of the largest US boating flagship dealerships, Shane served as a vessel operator for Charleston Harbor Pilots conducting vessel transfers at sea in excess of 900’. From there he transitioned to a marine surveyor which has been his career for the last seven years. He has conducted over 1000 surveys of vessels from 20’ to 200’.

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Email: Shane@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Originally from New Jersey, Kevin moved to Florida in 2001 to pursue his career in the yachting industry. With over 25 years experience, he has been the captain and engineer on 200’ vessels. His extensive background in the industry included working closely with many of the top shipyards in South Florida.

Kevin is a licensed US coast guard captain, Dive Instructor and surveyor, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to Elite Marine Surveyors.

In his free time Kevin enjoys anything water related including free diving, kitesurfing and spear fishing.

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Email: Kevin@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Zak grew up in Fresno, California, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Recreation Administration. In his early twenties, Zak joined the yachting industry, and worked his way from deckhand, to mate/engineer, and finally to the role of captain in a busy fleet of charter vessels.

After leaving his last yachting job, he started his marine surveying career and joined Elite Marine Surveyors with the intention of growing a West Coast satellite office. When Zak is not surveying, he can be found rebuilding his 1982 Volkswagen Westfalia Campervan.

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Email: Zak@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Born and raised here in Sunrise, FL, Lucas had a strong passion for boating sparked by his father. That lead him to pursue a degree in marine biology where he earned his diploma. After graduating he joined the United States Navy in 2012, serving for nine years. After three deployments serving as a Boat Captain for an 85’ MKVI Patrol Boat, he was honorably discharged in 2021.

Since then, Lucas has been working with the team at Elite Marine Surveyors providing extensive hull surveys ranging from tenders to super yachts. When he’s not surveying, you’ll see Lucas hanging with his beagle, Boone.

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Email: Lucas@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Originally from Media, PA, James found his passion for boats at the ripe age of 21 when visiting his father’s boathouse. This inspired him to move to Florida where he got his captains license aboard the 126’ paddle wheel called the Barbara Lee.

From there, James spent years working in the yachting industry traveling as far as the Mediterranean, Caribbean, California, Alaska, all the way to the East Coast of the United States. He now resides in South Florida inspecting yachts with Elite Marine Surveyors and likes to escape the sun every now and then for snowboarding with family and friends in the Midwest.

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Email: James@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Born in Westminster, MD, Kyle grew up fishing and boating which led him to a career in fishing. After working on a variety of vessels, Kyle got his captain license and diving certification which moved him to South Florida, where he pursued the a career in yachting and oversaw the operations of marina’s. He became a US Coast Guard, a 100 ton Captain with over 20 years experience cruising the East Coast of the U.S., and Caribbean. Prior to joining Elite Marine Surveyors, Kyle was the service manager at a well known and respected shipyard here in Florida and has been surveying independently for several years,

In his free time you can find him on his boat fishing, diving, spearfishing or sometimes cruising with his wife and herd of dogs.

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Email: Kyle@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Born and raised in Broward County, FL, Kerry began his career in the marine business during the late 80’s, starting as a lift operator and yard supervisor at a variety of marinas in Ft. Lauderdale. Where he worked his way up from mate, to boat washer to Corporate Captain.

In the late 90s, he embarked on a new journey, captaining private yachts while also apprenticing for yacht and small craft surveying. In 2016, I took the leap and founded his own surveying company. In 2023 he joined Elite Marine Surveyors, adding to his wealth of experience in the marine industry.

When he’s not navigating the seas or conducting surveys, Kerry enjoy fishing, playing baseball, and surfing and enjoying time with his wife, 2 kids, and 2 chocolate labs.

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Email: Kerry@EliteMarineSurveys.com

Surveyor

Alejandro, originally from Argentina, moved to the United States in 2000 in pursuit of better job opportunities. That very year, he ventured into the yachting industry, starting as a deckhand. His passion for boating and dedication to self-improvement led him to obtain his captain's license, granting him invaluable experience in working on private yachts and with worldwide yacht brokerage firms as a corporate captain.

Driven by a wide array of possibilities in the marine industry, Alejandro set his sights on yacht design, and he achieved his goal by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Yacht and Marine Design. Proud of his journey and accomplishments, he recently joined Elite Marine Surveyors, where he eagerly shares his expertise and continues learning from an elite team of experts.

During his free time, Alejandro cherishes traveling with his family, cherishing moments of adventure and togetherness.

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Email: Alejandro@EliteMarineSurveys.com