Perfect crew.
Perfect service.
Next Generation Boating employs true specialists: each one a consummate professional in their field who knows what matters. Whether it's boat building, sailmaking, rigging or organisation, our team complements each other perfectly and ensures that every project is executed to the highest standard.
Management
Melwin Fink and Lennart Burke are not only passionate sailors, but also the brains behind Next Generation Boating. With their expertise gained from countless regattas and their eye for technical details, they run the company with a blend of professionalism, innovative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for water sports.
Melwin Fink
Professional sailor with a penchant for perfectionism. Whether on the Class40 or in the shipyard, he makes boats faster, lighter and simply better.
Lennart Burke
Experienced offshore sailor and an absolute organisational talent. Plans races and projects with intelligence and gets things done when it matters.
Boatbuilding
Our team takes care of everything to do with boats – from the hull to the engine, we have absolute specialists at work here.
Markus Mehlen (Porky)
Master boat builder - Hamburg
Boat building is more than just a job for him – he loves getting the most out of every detail.
Timo von Wrochem
Master boat builder – Kiel
He runs the workshop with heart and soul and is passionate about ensuring the highest quality.
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Tom Wehde
Boat builder / rigger
Brings fresh energy and absolute precision to every project with great enthusiasm.
Hendrik Decker
Boat builder
Uses craftsmanship to build boats that you can feel and experience.
Jonas Kroner
Yacht technology/electronics
With his extensive expertise, he ensures smooth technology and safe navigation.
Paul Beck
Apprentice – Boatbuilding
He learns from the professionals and gains experience step by step. His passion for boats grows every day.
Simon Büdel
Apprentice – Boatbuilding
Precision and passion in one person – he tinkers relentlessly until everything fits perfectly.
N.N.
Working student (mechanical engineering)
Get involved in everything – and learn from the best what really matters in boat building.
Sailmaker & Rigging
Sails perfectly tailored, rigging precisely adjusted – this is where the expertise for maximum performance lies.
Julius Battenfeld
Sailmaker's apprentice
A professional with cloth and needle – he knows exactly how a sail must be cut to be fast.
Office & Organisation
Ensuring everything runs smoothly – the heart of our shipyard, keeping track of everything for you.
Anja Fink
Organisation & PR
She pulls all the strings – organisation, PR and always a plan for every situation.
Emilia Vaes
Social Media Manager/Strategy
Tell our stories, plan our lines and put us in the spotlight.
Emilia@nextgenerationboating.de
Charlotte Schröder
Accounting & Human Resources
Takes care of figures, contracts and the team – reliably and in a structured manner.
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