How candid calls got ‘job done’ for brokersopinion Rob Hodgetts 23 Oct 24 0As a snapshot of life as a yacht broker it told a good story. Several unanswered calls, multiple messages left and then eventually the pick-up.… Read more
Cannes: Insights from the casting couch and market moodopinion Rob Hodgetts 16 Sep 24 0Doing his best to look calm, he shuttled up and down the stairs between the two clients. It was a popular boat and the show… Read more
Relationships, time & playing the long gameopinion Rob Hodgetts 2 Feb 24 0Time in the market, not timing the market is the old investment adage but it could equally apply to building relationships in the superyacht world.… Read more
Christie on the art of a deal, slow burns & bear marketsopinion Rob Hodgetts 11 Jan 24 0For a man who hates losing, broker Will Christie is in no rush to sell you a yacht. The Briton has been busy since setting… Read more
Explorer yacht Plan B sells in pre-Christmas dealnews Rob Hodgetts 21 Dec 23 0The 50m (163ft) explorer yacht Plan B has been sold in a pre-Christmas deal, with Will Christie of Christie Yachts representing the seller and Merle… Read more
Charter market holds firm as ‘new generation’ seeks fresh horizonsopinion Rob Hodgetts 25 Oct 23 0The superyacht charter market appears to have held firm in the face of strengthening headwinds this year as a “new generation” of clients take the… Read more
Columbus Yachts sells first Atlantique 37news Rob Hodgetts 19 Oct 23 0Columbus Yachts has sold its first 37m Atlantique which will be delivered to a European customer in 2025. This all-aluminium motor yacht will be built… Read more
Flagship: Tim Johnson – from colour sergeant to superyacht CEOopinion Superyacht Investor Contributor 17 Apr 23 0After 14 years in the British Army, running a superyacht charter brokerage might not seem an obvious career choice. But it is one that is… Read more
