Bringing 25+ years of expertise as a Captain and Fleet Manager, he embodies TAIT’s passion for delivering joyful luxury on the water. Serving the South Florida and North East markets, he ensures the journey only begins at the sale. His comprehensive maritime background—from technical engineering to precise vessel operations—allows him to intimately understand client needs, navigate ownership complexities, and open his contact book to protect their investment, delivering a discrete, lasting partnership.
As a Miami local for over 15 years, he couples this operational foundation with extensive charter expertise spanning the Florida Coast, the Keys, the Bahamas, the Hamptons, Northeast waters, and the Mediterranean. Driven by a pure passion for the ocean, he provides an invaluable, 360-degree consulting approach to the yachting lifestyle. Instead of just facilitating transactions, he leverages his firsthand experience to expertly advise clients on vetting top-tier crew—including Captains, Engineers, and specialized Dive or Freediving guides. Furthermore, he consults on creating elite guest adventures, from setting up premium sportfishing and spearfishing programs to designing bespoke onboard culinary experiences.
Bruce was born and raised along California’s coast, between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. A formative stint living in Grenada during his late teens likely sparked his lifelong passion for the ocean, sailing, and the tropics. His early maritime career included captaining charter boats throughout the Caribbean, running whale-watching tours in Santa Barbara, and completing numerous offshore deliveries. These experiences eventually led him to Sag Harbor, where in 1982, Bruce founded Tait Yachts as a family-run brokerage. His daughter, Danielle joined the company in 1989 and now leads the company and its charter division. Bruce’s work in yacht sales, commissioning, and management took him across the globe, and his energetic, hands-on approach helped build long-standing client relationships and strong industry connections. An avid racer, Bruce competed in prestigious regattas including Antigua Race Week, the Marion and Newport-Bermuda Races, Block Island Race Week, the Heineken Regatta, and Les Voiles de St. Tropez.
Chris Dowling is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker that has been affiliated with our firm for over 20 years. Chris first joined us as a sailing instructor in 1983. He has occupied a desk part time in our office since 1998. Call Chris to discuss your next boat whether it is day sailor or mega yacht.
Successfully representing J/Boats and other iconic brands in Florida for over a decade as part of Sarasota based CrossCurrent Marine, Craig now collaborates with the Tait Yachts team to further develop lasting relationships with all those in the southeast region passionate with performance sailing and yachting.
Danielle joined Tait Yachts in 1989 and became a partner in 1994. A degree in Gallery Management and Business couldn’t keep her away from joining the family business but certainly contributed to an eye for fresh and crisp décor and optimal yacht layout.
Jim Colletti has spent a lifetime immersed in the boating world, beginning at age 15 as a dock boy on Long Island and advancing to roles in shipyards, fiberglass yacht building, yacht service management, and sales across the East Coast and Canada. After a successful career as a National Sales Manager, he now looks forward to helping clients realize their boating dreams by bringing his deep expertise to Tait Yachts.
Born in New York City, raised on the shores of Lake Erie, western New York. Returned to New York, graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. Bachelor of Science, Marine, Transportation Economics. 25-year mariner of the New York City Department Environmental Protection.
Tim Kohl has spent a lifetime on the water. He grew up fishing the St. Lawrence River and went on to earn his USCG Captain’s license, logging over 1,000 documented days at sea. His time offshore and inshore has been filled with memorable adventures—including six Newport to Bermuda Races.
