ABOUT US

WE ARE BRUNIA WATERSPORT

Are you curious as to who will be working on your boat? We will be pleased to tell you a little bit more about the history of Brunia Watersport and the various people who work here.

BRUNIA WATERSPORT'S STORY

Sjouke Brunia bought his first boat twenty years ago. Within no time he became a true watersports fanatic. How some people feel about cars, he feels about boats. His hobby quickly grew into a business. Sjouke sold his first boats and engines from his father’s shed.

He soon started to take on other jobs as well. Besides selling boats, Sjouke also offered maintenance and repair services and the shed soon became too small. When people increasingly started to enquire about winter storage, he decided it was time to move. We built new premises with plenty of space for boats, engines and new staff. Today, Brunia Watersport is a thriving business located at the Veluwemeer.

OUR TEAM

When it comes to boats, we are true enthusiasts. Every Brunia Watersport employee has their own boat. And when we’re not in the workshop or the office, you are sure to find us on the water. Brunia will not only sell you a boat that is perfect for you but we can also repair, maintain, clean and store your boat.

Cas IJben – Logistics

Cas, together with Sjouke, organises the logistics within Brunia. He enjoys driving the forklift trucks in the storage facility and there is no boat that is too big or heavy for him. Additionally, he carries out all aspects relating to the service and maintenance of boats.

Hans-Peter den Hartog – Administration

Hans-Peter takes care of the administrative tasks within the organization, supports purchasing and sales and keeps the website up to date.

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Gert Jan Hobbelink – Watersport fan

 

Gert Jan is an invaluable volunteer in our company. He first came to us as a customer and enjoyed the experience so much he never left. Gert Jan has proven himself to be a true lifesaver during some of our busiest periods, usually during the summer, when he will assist us with our admin, among other things. He also likes to give advice to less experienced or new boat owners. You can spot him a mile off thanks to his bright smile whenever he has managed to make yet another boat spic and span.

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Gijsbert Westrik – Chef Workshop

Gijsbert is the first contact for the workshop. His Enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge and skills ensure many happy customers.

 

Jelle Brunia – Facilitator

Jelle enjoys helping to build his son’s business. And we mean this literally. He builds platforms, stairs, frames and boat trolleys. Sjouke started the company in Jelle’s shed. Whatever the problem, he is sure to find a solution.

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Sjouke Brunia – Owner

Sjouke is the founder of Brunia. You can often find him on the Veluwemeer, but before you know what’s happened, he’s back in Finland to purchase some more fantastic new boats. He travels throughout Europe to find the best second-hand boats. What does Sjouke enjoy most about his work? Taking customers for a test run and seeing how they slowly fall in love with a particular boat. That is what it is all about for him.