CONTACT

Cell: +1 (865) 599-2045

Email: Barbara.McLean@TroyerYachts.com

Captain Barbara – Expert Sales Professional, Tennessee River Valley

ABOUT

Captain Barbara is an active boater, educator, and the force behind Boating with Barbie, a brand dedicated to empowering women on the water. With over 15 years of hands-on experience on the Tennessee River and surrounding lakes (including more than a decade captaining her own vessels), she brings real-world knowledge and a clear, practical perspective to every client relationship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

She also brings 29 years of experience negotiating high-ticket sales. That background gives her a sharp, results-driven approach to every transaction while keeping the process transparent and client-focused.

Through her popular social media content and the First Mate Academy (her beginner-friendly training program), she helps women move from passenger to confident first mate. Her lessons cover essential skills: boat terminology, dock lines and cleats, fender placement, docking basics, wind and current awareness, and first-mate responsibilities. Everything is delivered in a simple, approachable way that builds lasting confidence.

STRATEGIC SALES & MARKETING

At Troyer Yachts, Captain Barbara pairs that educational mindset with modern marketing expertise. She leverages the latest media tools: drone footage, professional video walkthroughs, and high-quality still photography to showcase vessels with clarity and impact, giving both buyers and sellers a compelling, transparent view of every listing.

WHY CHOOSE CAPTAIN BARBARA

Clients choose Captain Barbara because she prioritizes education over pressure, transparency over tactics, and genuine support for everyone who wants to feel capable and confident on the water. Whether you’re buying your first boat or selling a yacht you love, she is the knowledgeable, media-savvy advisor who puts your goals first.

CONTACT CAPTAIN BARBARA

Contact Captain Barbara today. Years on the water paired with a career in sales have shaped her into an expert yacht broker who puts clients first — serving as a trusted advisor from the first conversation through closing.