About Boating Dynamics

Robby Gordon, who has been racing or working with Yamaha Engines since 1973 founded boating Dynamics in 2001. Robby started his career in 1973 at Hewitt Yamaha in South Africa, a 3-year apprenticeship program. He eventually stayed on for 6 more years to improve his knowledge of Yamaha engines. He moved on to several service manager positions. In 1982 managed Super Boats for 2yrs. In 1985 Cowiesway Water sports and in 1986 managed Coat Craft boats where he sold for South Africa a non-government contract. Robby managed the manufacturing and fitting of offshore fishing boats, Mono-hulls from 14 feet to 18 feet. Catamarans from 14 feet to 18 feet. Designed and oversaw defense boats for low water conditions used in inland rivers and coastline. Assisted Yamaha factory representatives with designing a break away power-trim system. Along with offshore testing including surf launching to simulate extreme conditions. This extensive testing was to assist Yamaha in developing their bulletproof motors.

Robby first raced powerboats in 1982, SD class 11 feet 50 Hp Yamaha series for 3 years, won 2 out of 3 national championship in South Africa. Moved up to the 16 feet, 115 to 160 Hp SI class series, took 2nd place in 1986 national championship. In 1987 Robby raced the DE or Formula 3 Velaen Cat powered by Mercury in 1987. Re-modified to an 850CC Yamaha in 1988 Robby took 2nd in the national championship in South Africa and achieved a silver medal in the South Africa games. Managed Velaen racing team for Cowiesway Water sports from 1989 to 90. Started inflatable boat racing in Cape Town South Africa. Raced P750 inflatable with 50 hp Yamaha.

Relocated in America in 1996 and joined NTECH based out of Washington DC, where he modified Tohatsu and Yamaha to run on JP8 kerosene for the U.S. Navy. All of the development was at the university of Columbus Ohio. The requirements also required the engines to be totally submerged. Shortly after Robby moved to San Diego and joined Blue Porpoise Marine as the service manager for 5 years. Blue Porpoise Marine closed down and Robby Gordon started Boating Dynamics.

Robby Gordon founded Boating Dynamics in 2001 to deliver quality marine workmanship and expert service to the marine customer. Today our service covers all of the San Diego area. We also have in-house facilities for the design and fabrication of all marine application from power installation to custom dash conversions.