Bob Ross, CPYB-Owner;
Bob has over 35 years in the Marine Industry, 28 of them as a boat broker and boat dealer. Bob knows boats having represented over 20 different lines and selling most other brands through the brokerage.

His involvement in the boating community is evident by currently serving as Treasurer of the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association, on the NYBA Sailboat Committee and in the past has served on the Board of Directors for NYBA and Corinthian YC.

Bob’s business commitment to the NW boating community is unparalleled. As owner of Sail Northwest, the local dealer for J/Boats, MJM Yachts power yachts and a sailboat - powerboat brokerage he sells and services discriminating boat buyers.

Fourteen years ago Yachting Magazine cancelled Whidbey Island Race Week, one of the top ten regattas in the US and the premier NW sailing event. Bob thought it important to the sailing community to keep the event alive and with a partner he started Northwest Marine Productions who brought you Whidbey Island Race Week from 1994 to 2007 and J/Fest NW for the past 25 years and still going strong. He also was involved with Sail Sand Point Benefit Regattas and is currently running the Shilshole Friday Night Sail Fest.

In 2002 Bob as principle partner bought the Seattle Sailing Club, a sailing club with 170 members offering unlimited day-sailing and teaching as many as 300 sailing lessons per year. “It is important to grow our sport and through the Seattle Sailing Club we introduce people to our great asset, the waters of Western Washington.”

Not only does Bob sell boats but his involvement in the sailing community is one we all benefit from. As a business owner of three diverse marine related companies Bob knows the critical importance of client satisfaction and he uses his years of experience to deliver just that p>

Bob Pistay
Bob has over 25 years of experience as a sail maker and is known for his customer service and expertise.

Bob’s boating knowledge comprises all types of boats from dinghy’s to maxi’s and power yachts. Sailing competitively since 1963 Bob has made boating his passion and avocation. Some of his experiences include: Trans Pac, Puerto Vallarta, SORC, Key West Race Week, Big Boat Series, Swan World Cup in Sardinia, Etchells Worlds and Melges 24 Worlds.

Bob for years has worked closely with the Pacific Northwest boat owners sailing and sharing his vast knowledge of everything from racers to luxury cruisers. As Bob says, “Helping clients excel at their passion has been one of my reasons for being in the marine business. Now I can do the same by helping boaters find the right boat for them.” Bob has the connections and ability to find just the right boat of your dreams. He has worked with many of today’s best naval architects on custom projects as well as upgrades. Knowing these designers and their differing qualities will benefit Sail Northwest and you our clients.,p> With Bob Pistay on the Sail Northwest team we have expanded our knowledge base to offer you more expertise and expanded customer service.