Clark is a dedicated Yacht Broker based in Florida, bringing decades of high-level maritime expertise and negotiation skill to his clients. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Clark transitioned to the yachting industry following a distinguished 20-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served as a Contracting Officer both on land and at sea.
During his service, Clark’s responsibilities were immense; while stationed in Seattle, he managed ship repair contracts for three 400’ Ice Breakers and a 378’ High Endurance Cutter. His extensive cruising experience spans from the Pacific Coast of Colombia to the Aleutian Chain in the Gulf of Alaska. His commitment to excellence earned him the title of USCG Enlisted Person of the Year for District 13 in 2000.
After retiring from the Coast Guard, Clark honed his professional negotiation and contract skills in the real estate industry before finding his true calling in yacht brokerage. As a top performer and industry leader, he leverages his deep understanding of shipboard systems and complex transactions to benefit his clients.
Clark’s philosophy is simple: “Connect people with yachts that best meet their needs and do it right.” By asking the right questions and genuinely listening, he provides expert guidance from the initial contract to the final closing. Whether you are seeking a weekend cruiser or a long-term live-aboard, Clark works tirelessly to ensure your maritime goals are met with professional integrity.
Testimonials

Edwards Yacht Sales,
We recently closed on our first sailboat with the help of Clark Jelley, and it's no exaggeration to say we could not have done it without his help. From the very start he made sure we understood what the boat-buying process would entail, helped us understand how the survey process works, and was very patient as we changed course a few times on what kind of boat we wanted. He's not just someone who sells boats -- having lived on a catamaran, and having served in the Coast Guard, he has actual, practical knowledge that has been invaluable throughout this process. We were all tested when a seller was uncooperative with the survey process, and Clark stepped right up and took control of the situation. We always knew that our best interests were his priority, including when things were challenging. He also helped us find insurance options, surveyors, and various professionals for work after the sale. Team Jelley was referred to us by another client, and I will be referring clients in the future.
Thank you!
Dear Edwards Yacht Sales and Team Jelley,
We wish to share with you our sincere gratitude for Clark and SaraNell Jelley. We had been in the market for nearly six (6) months, working with different brokers and yacht sales companies prior to meeting Clark and SaraNell. Being first time buyers of a boat of this type, we weren’t entirely sure what we should expect from a broker/buyer relationship but after working with Clark and SaraNell, we can tell you that we have very high expectations going forward.
Previous brokers that we had worked with took very little time and made very little effort to talk with us and understand what our intentions were with the boat. When we sent an inquiry on a boat that you had listed, we were not prepared for the personal attention we were about to experience. We received a call from Clark and had an in-depth conversation about why we were looking at sailboats, what we planned to do/accomplish with the boat, and previous boats that we had looked at. Unlike most brokers we had experienced in the past, Clark was attentive and more interested in learning about how he could help us rather than pushing a boat on us he wanted to sell. I think it’s also important to note that at no time did either Marisa or I feel that the quality of service we were receiving had anything to do with the price point of the boats we were looking at.
Our expectations were far exceeded when we explained to Clark that we were planning a trip from AZ to FL to look at a few boats we were interested in. Clark and SaraNell put in the work to further extend that list, ensuring that our trip was productive and useful. They went way above and beyond by identifying boats in our price range that allowed us to imagine live-aboard life on different mono-hulls and catamarans. Before we even began our trip, we knew we wanted to buy from Clark and SaraNell given the drastically different approach they had compared with others we had experienced. We were left with the task of finding the boat that was looking for us to make her part of our family.
Our boat found us on that trip and we just finalized the purchase. We really have to give Clark and SaraNell credit for introducing us to a boat that wasn’t on our radar at all. We cannot thank them enough for the work they put in to ensure the proper boat for our intended adventures. We look forward to sharing those adventures with Team Jelley and everyone at Edwards Yacht Sales that helped make this a reality for us.
Our faith in the broker/buyer relationship has been restored and we look forward to doing business with Edwards Yacht Sales in the future. We hope you realize what incredible assets you have with Team Jelley and know that future purchasers will find the same amazing buying experience we had when they choose to work with Clark, SaraNell, and the entire Edwards Yacht Sales Team.
Sincerely,
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