About Our Company

Top Notch Yachts is a company devoted to providing legendary yacht services in the Greater Victoria and surrounding areas. Our company is built on the basic principles of trust, convenience, and quality. With years of experience backing our team, we take pride in our work. We strive to make each of our customers experience with our company a memorable one.

Whether you need us to take care of your yacht and maintain it, or you are looking to sell or purchase a yacht. We at Top Notch are dedicated to you, and we work harder than the competition to ensure that your needs are being met, with professionalism and an urgency that you deserve.

PASSING OF THE HELM

For over a decade, Top Notch Yachts has been defined by a simple promise: unmatched care, meticulous detail, and absolute reliability for your vessel.

Today, we are celebrating a beautiful new chapter in that story.

THE LEGACY

Our journey began with Emil, a passionate Yacht Captain who honed his expertise in the yachting capital of Fort Lauderdale before bringing his vision to Sidney, BC, in 2015. What started as a dedicated yacht monitoring service quickly evolved. Driven by a commitment to high standards, Emil grew Top-Notch Yachts into Vancouver Island’s premier name for yacht detailing, maintenance, and comprehensive vessel management.

THE FUTURE

After 11 incredible years of leadership, Emil is officially passing the torch to the person who knows this business, our clients, and these waters best: his long-time employee and manager of over nine years, Kai Craig.

Having worked side-by-side with Emil to build the reputation we enjoy today, Kai is stepping into ownership with a deep respect for our history and an unwavering commitment to the future. Under Kai's leadership, Top Notch Yachts will continue to deliver the exceptional quality of work, elite service, and absolute peace of mind you have trusted for over a decade.

"I couldn't be prouder to hand the keys to Kai. He has been the backbone of our operations for nine years. You can rest assured the company and your yachts are in the right hands!"

— Emil Jansen - Founder EST. 2015 - 2026

Kai Craig

COMPANY OWNER - KAI CRAIG

Kai is originally a Victoria native but has spent nearly two decades in Japan. During his time in Japan he learned the skill of high end luxury yacht & automotive detailing, and this is where his immense passion for the industry began.

Kai has an extreme eye for detail and the willingness and drive to push through the hard work and produce the results the customer is after. With Kai at the helm you can rest assured that the job is being done safely and to an exceptional standard.