In the yachting world, contacts are everything. Our advisors have established relationships with all the leading companies and figures in the industry – owners, shipyards, lawyers, surveyors, yacht managers, technical experts, naval architects, designers, insurers and third-party brokers. These relationships are required to get the right results for clients.
We work as a fully integrated member of your team. By providing honest, transparent and truly impartial expert advice we make the business of yachting simple and straightforward, representing your best interests at every stage, leaving you free to enjoy its unique pleasures.
Having grown up racing sailing boats from a young age it was no accident that Will ended up working in the yachting industry. After three years at an investment bank, Will joined the London office of Edmiston in 2003, moving six years later to join Y.CO where he subsequently became Head of Sales. After almost two decades in the industry, Will founded Christie Yachts in 2021. With some of the most significant new Superyacht construction and brokerage deals to his name, Will has become a trusted advisor to clients in what is an exciting but complex market.
A keen sailor and former Superyacht crew member, Felix started his career at a leading yachting media company working as a journalist for five years, travelling the world visiting shipyards and interviewing leading industry figures and yacht owners. Enjoying the industry, but looking for a new challenge, Felix then joined a large yacht brokerage company as a Sales Broker before moving to Christie Yachts in 2021. Felix’s deep market knowledge, wide-ranging industry relationships and affable nature make him a true asset to Christie Yachts and its clients.
Yachting became a passion for Toby after quitting his desk job to spend months learning to sail on the south coast of the UK. After working on board a high profile 90m sailing yacht, he relocated to London where he started his career as a yacht charter broker. Having served on board a busy yacht, Toby has experienced knowledge of all the major cruising grounds of the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as a deep understanding of what it takes to fulfil the understandably high expectations of any guest on board a Superyacht.
Having studied at Oxford University, Caroline originally worked for a City law firm in London, before leaving to study at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in Paris. She spent 7 years as a chef on both sailing and motor yachts, cruising extensively all the world. Moving ashore, she originally worked in yacht management, business development and new build project management. Wanting to combine her personal and technical experience, it was a perfect fit to move into Retail Yacht Charter and Charter Management. Caroline has developed a broad knowledge ensuring charter clients and yacht owners alike enjoy the best charter experience from start to finish.
Our experience and detailed market knowledge are invaluable in providing clients with sound advice. To date, our team have completed brokerage and new construction transactions valued at over EUR 1.7 billion and totalling some 3,000m (10,000’) in length from all the world’s major shipyards, with the yachts involved averaging over 50m (164’) in length, including over 500m of Feadships, 285m of Amels and 275m of Benetti yachts.
With over two decades of experience, we have been on many journeys with our clients – from buying their first yacht, to the new construction of their unique, custom boat.
"I’ve known Will and his team for many years. They are honest, direct, knowledgeable and most important incredibly creative to work with. I recommend them without limitation."
"Will has represented me in five separate yachting transactions in recent years, including the new construction of a 75m yacht and the purchase of an off-market 60m yacht. He is an extension of my private office team. I depend on him to give me straightforward and honest advice in a field in which he is an expert."
"Working with Will has always been both a pleasure and strategic given his experience not only as a broker but as a new-build advisor as well. I appreciate Will’s candid advice on all matters — he recognizes the value of strong, trust-based relationships even if it means telling you something you don’t want to hear."
"Will is knowledgeable, proactive, commercial and great fun to work with. He was at our right hand for the whole process - choosing the best shipyard to work with, selecting the yacht, advising us throughout the build process and recruiting a great crew. Will offers a highly bespoke service and we felt in very safe hands throughout."
"I was only recently introduced to Christie Yachts when I was desperately searching for a quality 50m yacht, less than 5 years of age. Will hunted down two completely off-market yachts and I ended up buying one of them. I am very happy with the outcome. He did not stop with the presentation of the yacht. He really fought hard and represented my interests extremely well. He followed the deal with great precision and management until the yacht was signed and delivered. My lawyer from a very renowned law firm specialising in yacht transactions, did tell me from the outset that “Will is the best yacht broker.” I must agree."
"The evidence speaks for itself. Will has represented us in four transactions in the last 12 years: the purchase and subsequent sale of two top-quality Dutch built yachts. His market knowledge, thoroughness and people skills are invaluable in getting the job done and enjoying yourself along the way."
"I was introduced to Felix at the start of my yacht search. He really took the time to understand my requirements and worked hard to source suitable options in a market where the options were very thin. I ended up buying a yacht which Felix sourced off-market. Within 24 hours of being advised that she could be bought, I was on board with my family doing a sea trial. The whole process from the pricing negotiation to completion was incredibly smooth and I know that Felix had my best interests throughout."
“Will is vastly experienced in representing both buyers and sellers and has a deep knowledge of the market and all the key players. For some, superyacht brokerage is a business but with Will it’s intensely personal. The interests of his client are first and foremost, front and centre. There is no one else I would want to have representing me.”
"We met Felix during our first purchase of a yacht. Having purchased homes in NY, East Hampton and Palm Beach we know what to expect from a broker but Felix surpassed any expectations we had and was more attentive and supportive than anyone we have ever dealt with on the residential side. He held our hands on our new voyage and his knowledge of boats and crewing was and is still invaluable. We decided to make changes to the boat to suit our family and Felix's advice on every change was and is spot on. If it had not been for Felix, we might have changed our minds about a yacht purchase, so thank you, Felix."
“Will provided an exceptional service with his expertise and fully engaged commitment. Guiding with honest and direct dialogue throughout the search and negotiation process. I confidently recommend Will and the rest of his team.”
“Christie Yachts know how to get deals done. From the big things to the very small, their experience and attention to detail makes all the difference.”
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USA: +1 561 800 2994
Rest of the World: +44 (0) 20 3457 1696
126 New King’s Road • London • SW6 4LZ • UK
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Contact Us
Email:
USA: +1 561 800 2994
Rest of the World: +44 (0) 20 3457 1696
126 New King’s Road • London • SW6 4LZ • UK
Newsletter
