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Bob Leslie - BIO

Bob Leslie has been an active boater in Southern California most of his life. He raced Snowbirds, National One Designs and Ocean Racing Boats including his Cal 40 through 1972. Following his activities in sailboats, Bob switched to powerboats and began participating in Offshore Powerboat Racing and Predicted Log Racing. 

When not racing Bob has served recreational boating in many capacities: Boating Liaison to the Coast Guard, 11th District; in charge of Rescue and Patrol for Alpha Circle in the1984 Olympics; and as Rescue, Medic and Patrol for the America’s Cup Challenge Committee in 1992.

In 1979 Bob became a Yacht Broker in continued to remain active with recreational boating organizations and served as: State President of the California Marine Parks and Harbors Association; Chairman of the Southern California Boating Safety Advisory Group, President of the National Boating Federation, Staff Commodore of the Southern California and Pacific Coast Yachting Associations and Vice President of the Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing and Marathon Boat Racing Associations. Bob was named one of California’s Leading Yachtsmen by American Boating Magazine, and Yachtsman of the Year by the Pacific Coast Yachting Association and the Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs. Bob is a member of the California Yacht Brokers Association and served as its President in 2001.  He remains active as a member of the Legislation and Ethics Committees. He is also a longtime member of the California Yacht Club.

Career Highlights / Experience

  • Small business operator for more than 30 years
  • Yacht broker, 1979 – 2008
  • Boating Liaison to the Coast Guard, 11th District
  • Member of the California Yacht Club
  • State President of the California Marine Parks and Harbors Association
  • President of the National Boating Federation
  • Staff Commodore of the Southern California and Pacific Coast Yachting Associations
  • Named “Yachtsman of the Year” by the Pacific Coast Yachting Association
  • President of the California Yacht Brokers Association, 2001