Eric Klem

Eric started sailing and maintaining boats from a young age landing his first professional sailing job at the age of 16 and his first master’s license at 19. His sailing experience is highly varied, including multi-week open boat trips, working aboard tall ships, coastal and offshore cruising, and working in a shipyard specializing in large wooden vessels. Eric currently works as a mechanical engineer, designing products such as air compressors, steam expanders, and robotic arms. He enjoys sailing with his wife and two kids in their free time aboard their CS36T in the northeast US and Canadian Maritimes.