Our New Zealand Team

Bryn Jensen, Sales Consultant - New Zealand

Raised on the edge of the sea, Bryn spent his childhood in sea scouts and racing dinghies, graduating to owning and sailing a range of yachts of all sizes. He has extensive blue-water and coastal sailing experience and is also a sailing coach who loves nothing more than “seeing people appreciate that moment when the motor is shut off and they experience sailing for the first time.”

Bryn now enjoys sailing his 1976 Moody 54 and lives in Whangamata on the Coromandel of New Zealand, perfectly located between Auckland and Tauranga for boating hubs. His experience and skills makes Bryn the perfect person to help you with all your boating needs.

Ross Brownlie, Service Manager - New Zealand

For as long as he can remember, Ross has had an affinity with sailing and he raced dinghies of all shapes and sizes from his childhood yacht club in Gisborne, New Zealand. Upon completing school, he undertook a five-year boat-building apprenticeship where he acquired advanced skills in construction and refitting.

He transferred his talents to the building industry working on high-end residential renovations, which allowed him to travel the world. During his adventures, he spent several years as a deckhand aboard a 147ft superyacht, sailing primarily around the Caribbean and the United States east coast before returning to New Zealand.

Once home, he purchased a yacht and spent time exploring the region’s magnificent cruising areas, including the Hauraki Gulf, Bay of Islands and Coromandel. Ross has been working for Gulf Harbour Marina for the past seven years, starting as dockmaster and working his way up the ladder to maintenance manager and project manager.

When he is not spending time with his two children or sailing, Ross can be found kitesurfing, bushwalking, cycling and generally enjoying the great outdoors.

Katherine Jensen, Sales Assistant - New Zealand

Katherine grew up with a love of the ocean and has enjoyed boating from a young age. She brings a unique blend of personal and professional expertise to her role with The Yacht Sales Co.

Her journey with the sea began in childhood, as the daughter of a marine biologist, with countless hours spent exploring the New Zealand coastline.

Her professional experience spans hospitality, sales and marketing as well as academia. Katherine is currently completing her PhD at the University of Auckland business school with a focus on responsible AI.

A master in time management, Katherine is the mum of two boys and enjoys coaching junior sailing as well as travelling and other outdoor adventures.

Cat Leyden, Sales Consultant – New Zealand

Cat is based in Marsden Cove Marina in (mostly) sunny Northland New Zealand. She has worked in the marine industry for many years and is deeply involved in the Marsden Cove marina. Cat has the skills, knowledge and contacts to make Marsden Cove Marina a successful base for The Yacht Sales Co.

Outside of work, Cat enjoys hitting the water on her boat, traveling as much as possible, socializing with friends and family, and working on landscaping around her property.

Rafael Dias, Sales Consultant – New Zealand

Born in Brazil, Rafael studied engineering before migrating to New Zealand in 2010 to fulfil his dream of working in the boating industry. Since his arrival, he has owned and enjoyed a number of sailing and motor vessels on the region’s famous cruising grounds, and has also volunteered at Coastguard New Zealand as a senior crew member. This passion for boating and the ocean propelled Rafael on various offshore sailing adventures in recent years, studying for his Yachtmaster Offshore certification in the process, providing him with invaluable knowledge and experience across the boating industry. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, he brings extraordinary passion and dedication to The Yacht Sales Co. team and is committed to helping our clients fulfil their own boating dreams.