This dynamic private company has spent the last few years cutting hard into the more traditional bareboat charter market, in a way that now sees them with bases in the British Virgin Islands, Antigua & Barbuda and Grenada / The Grenadines. The latest base to open is in St.Maarten, within Lagoon Marina, Cole Bay. Many of you will know David PMD - the St.Maarten Horizon Base Director - from his ‘previous life’ in Budget Marine. The secret behind their success is their dedication to providing top quality, properly prepared yachts and then giving their customers a committed, personal service. They came consistently highly recommended to us by a number of yacht Captains and crews who have used them in Antigua over the past 3 years... for one Captain this was a matter of chartering a boat for his family to use whilst visiting; another Captain of a large motor yacht had chartered one of their yachts for a few days break at the end of a busy season. One of the great benefits here, is that the business owners and a number of their staff, have real knowledge and understanding of the professional yacht market – having spent years working in it themselves... and in order to serve it, now offer custom 40'-50' bareboat charters for professional yacht crews out of St Maarten. So, whatever one's needs, just give them a call - asking for David (identifying yourselves as 'professional yacht crew') - and they will be more than happy to help and work a charter around you.

Contacts:
Tel: (599) 544 3329
Fax: (599) 544 3330

LIVE LINKS
Email: horizonsxm@antiguahorizon.com
Website: www.horizonyachtcharters.com

International Yacht Collection operates as a stand-alone factor of mega-yacht builders and designers, Trinity Yachts. The main focus of International Yacht Collection is new yacht construction, charter, management and brokerage. Business principal, Mark Elliott, has a refreshingly different approach towards the Superyacht market….that endears him to many. As a time served (and very prominent) yacht Captain himself, Mark continues to invest his own time and efforts into the same yachting community that he has been a part of and enjoying all his life.

This is a real endorsement for his approach and understanding as to what the 'bigger picture' of life in the yachting industry is all about... building good relationships with Captains and crew, that are then friends - right from the early days - and then 'being there' as a totally reliable contact, ready to help them out in any way he can.

From the large number of 'time served' professional Captains and crewmembers we spoke with again last season - who couldn't talk well enough of him - this is something that Mark obviously does really well... making him a 'prime' contact for many professional Captains cruising the Caribbean.

From the International Yacht Collection office at Isle de Sol Marina, he offers himself as the 'first point of contact' for any professional Captain coming to St.Maarten. He offers a full crew placement service (at NO charge), including video conferencing facilities for Captains to interview crew with, and has a pool of local crewmembers immediately available. He can help with any advice required for local services, and has an Internet facility available - free of charge - for all crews. Mark even has his own private Cessna aircraft and a four man helicopter with 250 mile range!- in which he frequently flies between the islands in season. In the event of a yacht being in urgent need of an extra crewmember... some specific provisions (a whole plane full of which, he has flown to yachts previously!)... or a new pump / part... he will also make a personal delivery to any island, only charging the yacht at cost for the delivery trip. With regard to their 'mainstream' business, they are the only dedicated Superyacht brokerage firm in the Caribbean, with around 50 central listings for yachts between 80-180'; and on their charter fleet they have over 30 central listings, whose calendars they manage.

The company also have offices in Fort Lauderdale, Newport and Monaco. In summary, this is a seriously top rate professional set up, for which we always receive glowing and enthusiastic feedback from Captains both here in St.Maarten and in other islands as well.

Contacts:
Tel: (599) 544 2515
Fax: (599) 544 2833
Tel - Corporate Free Phone: (888) 213 757

LIVE LINKS
Email: mark@yachtcollection.com or info@yachtcollection.com
Website: www.yachtcollection.com

This dynamic yacht brokerage firm came exceptionally well recommended last year, as a dependable and thoroughly professional service, whether you are either buying or selling a boat. The Company is owned and run by the very personable, Tony Brewer, who operates the brokerage on his own. Tony’s success lies in his dedication to both the client and the boat, his unswerving integrity and his positive personality. The result is that he very quickly earns his clients’ trust – and becomes an extremely effective agent both for the seller… and the buyer! A few quotes from some of his satisfied customers tells the story well: “(Tony) You are always as good as your word and that is a treasure in today’s world.” “I thank you many times for all your work. Though it is your job, I have never seen somebody so professional from the beginning to the end…”“It is a real pleasure to meet and deal with someone who does the most they can, rather than the minimum.”

Any medium or large motor or sailing yacht owners who are thinking a little ‘Out of the box,’ and want good value for money with exceptional representation when selling their yacht, may want to give Tony a call to discuss the possibilities.

Contacts:
Tel: (599) 553 4475

LIVE LINKS
Email: tony@littleships.com
Website: www.littleships.com

This brokerage company has been in St.Maarten / St.Martin for many years and started to specialize in classic yacht charters and sales a few years ago. They have brokers and representatives in St.Barth, Martinique, Grenada and the Virgin Islands and also have plans to open an office in Antibes South of France. Their classic yacht sales web site, www.ClassicYachtForSale.com, has the world's most extended listing of classic yachts for sale with many yachts offered as central agent. The company offers charters on classic yachts in all classic regattas worldwide and has several yachts based in the Caribbean on an all year round basis. No Limits Yachts is also the official representative in the Caribbean for the 70 ft / 80mph Mystic Power Boat SL700.

Contacts:
Tel: French (590) 590 872268
Tel: Dutch (599) 523 7671
Tel: St Barths (590) 690 629955
Tel: Martinique (596) 696 261612
Tel: Grenada (473) 536 6826
Tel: Fort Lauderdale (954) 599 5575
Web sites: www.NoLimitsYachts.com
www.NoLimitsCharters.com
www.ClassicYachtForSale.com
www.ClassicYachtForCharter.com

Select Yachts are an excellent international yacht charter and sales brokerage firm for any Captain or owner to be aware of, who also represent the Sacks Group in St Maarten, and offer a great depth of industry experience and global coverage to support their charter fleet of 23 boats and their active listings of boats for sale (they also have bareboat sailing yachts available for charter). As Central Agents, and sailing yacht specialists, Select Yachts in St Maarten is run by Company Director, Ann E McHorney, who is an ex-yacht crew herself with 21 yrs of industry experience behind her. Whether her yachts have charter operations in the Caribbean, US, Western Med, Croatia or Turkey, Ann E has the ‘real time’ experience and knowledge to support and organize her fleet with the best possible itineraries and ensure the yachts operational programs run smoothly. Highlighting the benefits of listing with a smaller brokerage agency, Select Yachts offers high levels of personal attention together with tailored options and ‘choice’ for their clients. So, whether you are buying or selling your yacht, or just looking for a refreshingly positive working experience with your charter broker, Select Yachts comes highly recommended as a company well worth contacting.

Contacts:
Tel: (599) 544 5485
Tel: (954) 246 3815
Fax: (954) 337 0557
Email: ann@selectyachts.net
Website: www.selectyachts.net