John Baker
When John took his first sweep with an oar in a dinghy at age seven, he knew he was destined to spend most of his life on or around the water. Starting as a processor of Alaskan King crab at age 18, John sailed in nearly every capacity ending up in the wheelhouse as a Bering Sea crab boat captain by age thirty. From there, his job took him to world seaports in Russia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Greenland and Denmark. John has also captained private yachts and continues to be a trainer and educator about boating operations and safety so his customers can enjoy boating to its fullest. John co-founded Waypoint Marine with his fellow fishing captain, competitor and friend, Buck Fowler, to provide a friendly, knowledgeable company that Northwest boaters could trust and come to for all their boating needs. To John, boating is more than a business. When not at work, there's a good chance you'll find him with family, friends or customers, where else, but, out on the water!
Buck Fowler
Born into a US Navy family, Buck started his life on and around the water. Pursuit of an education in Fisheries Biology brought him to the University of Washington and the pursuit of adventure took him from there into the Alaska commercial fishing business. From a deckhand / engineer beginning he earned his first Captain job at the age of 23 and later purchased his first fishing boat at the age of 27. The subsequent 28 years of fishing involved ventures in Alaska, Russia, Greenland and Brazil. Seven years ago Buck co-founded Waypoint Marine with the hopes of creating a 100% customer oriented yacht repair and management company. Today, boating with family, friends and customers has become the new normal.
Summer Young
Summer grew up on the water coming from a family that has always seen boating as the perfect recreation. She knows the value that boating brings in the closeness of family and friends, not to mention the occasional "cocktail cruise". At Waypoint she brings her detailed and focused approach to make the sure the T's are crossed and I's are dotted. At home she stays busy with her husband and young son, Jayden.
Jake Lunde
Born and raised in Seattle, Jake comes from a long line of marine enthusiasts. At the age of 4, not even old enough to hold his own fishing rod, Jake was salmon fishing with his dad. He has over ten years of experience in the industry and started his career as a boat builder for Bayliner & Glacier Bay. Jake joined the Waypoint team four years ago where he has excelled as Service Manager. Jake is a certified master technician with the knowledge and savvy to fix any problems your boat may have. When Jake is not on the water fishing, you can find him camping or watching football.