Jon has spent his entire life sailing San Francisco Bay and beyond to include racing, cruising, and yacht deliveries. He learned from his parents, avid sailors, who introduced him to junior sailing. After spending a good portion of his early days racing, he graduated to coastal sailing and cruising and learned the many wonderful ports of call by “gunkholing” all around the bay and beyond.
After a long career in public safety, Jon and his wife Karen, and I went to the “dark side” and purchased a Grand Banks trawler that is berthed in Emery Cove Marina. They live in Auburn, CA., and use their vessel, “Léonor” often, especially enjoying the SYC buoys for the night.
As a Cruise Chair, Jon is looking forward to building upon the SYC’s already great cruise schedule and partnering with the accomplished cruise captains. Jon believes there is no better way to explore the bay and beyond with fellow mariners that want to explore the most incredible bay in the world.