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Blake Kollin


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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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My work spans private advisory, maritime operations, and strategic consulting, supporting individuals and organizations operating in complex, high-value environments.


As a key figure in a successful independent grassroots municipal campaign in Los Angeles, with a focus on strategy, coordination, and community engagement.




Born & raised in Los Angeles, California his passion for the sea developed early on as he spent most of his childhood on his family’s boat, M/Y Well Done. At just 9 years old he started learning essential skills of the sea. By his teens he was executing a full bow to stern refit on Well Done, gaining early engineering experience. He would spend his summers cruising the coast of California & Sea of Cortez in Mexico with his family forming strong seamanship early on.


22 years later ...


Blake Kollin is an established leader with 100,000 plus miles at seas across the world and certified charter machine who continuously aims in elevating goals while refining standards in the super yacht, public affairs & luxury domain.


One of his top priorities is to be a leader of the new generation of yacht crew aiming to make a positive difference in the lives of super yacht crew and owners. Prioritizing safety and maximizing owners, charter guest and crew experiences .


To pave ways for the disadvantaged seeking opportunities in the industry while inspiring and assisting talented crew to thrive.



Leading by example, with integrity, honor, empathy and encouragement to spread the knowledge of today for the seas of tomorrow.




To Connect For The Purpose Of Good.



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  MCA MASTER   

           200 GT


 OFFICER  OF  THE  WATCH 

            500 GT

                                   

 CHIEF MATE

            500 GT


MARITIME LAW


MASTERS IN MARINE COMMUNICATIONS


     

        PHILANTHROPIC WORK


Proud Supporter in operations with the following foundations and charities:


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