The Little Black Book
The Little Black Book

Who's Who Across UHNW Industries

Inside the lives and careers of the individuals driving global luxury culture.

The human intelligence behind private client services, wealth, and industry direction

Categories
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Leadership & Commerce

The decision-makers, dealmakers, and strategists driving the industry forward.

CEO & Founders

CEO & Founders

People shaping direction and defining what comes next.

Sales Brokers

Sales Brokers

The dealmakers guiding owners through pivotal decisions.

Charter Brokers
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Charter Brokers

The curators behind journeys, seasons, and unforgettable trips.

Marketing
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Marketing

The storytellers shaping brand, reputation, and reach.

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Operations & Seamanship

The professionals who keep the fleet moving — on deck, on shore, and behind the scenes.

Captains

Captains

Leaders at sea — experience, judgement, and humanity.

Yacht Crew
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Yacht Crew

People keeping the vessels moving and in good condition.

Yacht Managers
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Yacht Managers

People behind operations, safety, and continuity.

Yacht Services
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Yacht Services

Trusted specialists supporting life on board and on shore.

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Lifestyle & Advisory

Beyond the water — the specialists shaping how the world's most discerning individuals live.

Real Estate
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Real Estate

Homes, havens, and spaces shaped for exceptional living.

Art Advisors
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Art Advisors

Guiding taste, collections, and cultural legacy.

Wealth Managers
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Wealth Managers

Trusted partners navigating complexity with clarity.

Aviation
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Aviation

People behind movement, access, and seamless travel.

Peoples Profiles

Clear, verified profiles of the individuals shaping modern yachting and private-client life — from captains to founders, designers and advisors.

Step 01

Initial Consultation

A personal conversation to understand your background, expertise, and goals within the industry.

Step 02

References & Reputation

We speak with peers, clients, and colleagues to verify standing and professional integrity.

Step 03

Story & Positioning

We craft a narrative that reflects your career, philosophy, and contribution to the industry.

Step 04

Verified Profile Creation

Your profile is built with editorial precision — written, designed, and reviewed before publishing.

Step 05

Trust & Identity Protection

We ensure your digital presence is accurate, secure, and aligned with your professional identity.

Step 06

Global Visibility with YATCO

Your profile joins the YATCO network — reaching owners, principals, and decision-makers worldwide.

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45 profiles

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Abi McGrath

COO, YATCO & Founder of ACREW

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Brendan O_Shannassy

Captain

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Chris Walsh

Captain

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Claire Hagen

Claire Hagen

Founder, This is Odyssey & Armada Club

London-based creative strategist and founder working across superyachts and luxury, known for culture-led storytelling, CGI campaigns, and careful AI experiment

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Corey Adcock

Captain

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Craig Thurlbourn

Captain

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Ferdi Hayman

Captain

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Georges Bourgoignie

Senior Sales Broker, Fraser Yachts Fort Lauderdale

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Graeme Lord

Graeme Lord

Founder, PYC Cayman

Profile of Graeme Lord, founder of PYC Cayman, recognised for building one of the Caribbean’s most active yacht management, charter, and brokerage firms. In the

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Herb Magney

Captain

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Jan Jaap Minnema

Senior Yacht Broker, Fraser Yachts Monaco

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Joe Dargavage

Joe Dargavage

Co-Founder, United Island & Yacht

“Our role is to take that complexity off the captain’s shoulders.” A recurring line from Joe — and the ethos UIY is built on. Joe Dargavage is a co founder of U

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Joe Gallagos

Captain

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John van der Straaten

Captain

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Jonny Horsfield

Founder, H2 Yacht Design

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Kelly Gordon

Captain

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Liam Devlin

Captain

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Martin Shairp

Captain

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Michael Christian

Captain

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Michael Dailey

Captain

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Michael T. Moore

Michael T. Moore

Maritime Lawyer

Michael T. Moore advises yacht owners, operators, and institutions on maritime law, complex litigation, and regulatory matters across the global superyacht indu

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Neil

Captain

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Quentin Bourgeois

Yacht Broker, Fraser Yachts Monaco

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Rafael Cervantes

Captain

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Rhea Rouw

Rhea Rouw

Founder, Yachting International Radio

Rhea Rouw is the founder of Yachting International Radio, a global broadcast platform connecting professionals across the superyacht industry. While much of yac

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Rob Armstrong

Director, ThirtyC Yacht Design

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Steven Myers

Steven Myers

Founder & CEO, YATCO

For much of his career, Steven Myers has been preoccupied with one problem: how to make the yacht market more transparent for the professionals who work in it e

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Will Kaye

Captain

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Abi McGrath

COO of YATCO & Founder of ACREW

Abi McGrath | COO of YATCO & Founder of ACREW "Reputation through excellence" isn't a tagline for Abi McGrath — it's the principle that has driven every venture

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Alistair Best

Alistair Best

Founder of Impulse Club

Alistair Best is the founder of Impulse Club, a members platform supporting superyacht crew through community, access, and industry partnerships. Most luxury ad

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Andrew Cardwell

Andrew Cardwell

Cybersecurity for the Modern Superyacht

Operational insight. Earned credibility. Security built for the real world. In an industry crowded with opinions, Andrew Cardwell’s perspective is shaped by res

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Ashton Lauritzen

Ashton Lauritzen

Founder of Aqua Flight

"Precision over promises. Quality over shortcuts. Long-term relationships over transactions." The founder's philosophy behind a global superyacht supply operati

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Brooke Lean

Brooke Lean

Founder of The Virtue

"Trace our maps, follow our stories, share with us a road less traveled." The guiding philosophy behind Brooke Lean's work — and the invitation she extends to e

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Claire Hagen

Claire Hagen

Founder of This is Odyssey & Armada Club

Claire Hagen | This is Odyssey & Armada Club Claire Hagen is the founder of This is Odyssey, a London-based creative studio working across superyachts, hospital

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Georges Bourgoignie

Georges Bourgoignie

Senior Sales Broker at Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale

With decades of experience listing and selling yachts, Georges has built his reputation around a client first approach. The result has been lasting client loyal

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Graeme Lord

Graeme Lord

Founder of PYC Cayman

Graeme Lord | Founder of PYC Cayman In the engine rooms and crew quarters of the superyacht world, certain problems have existed for so long that people stopped

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JQ Louise

JQ Louise

Writer, Editor

"We find out what's actually worth it — from the people who know best." The editorial principle behind a platform built on access and credibility. Everyone with

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Jan Jaap Minnema

Jan Jaap Minnema

Senior Yacht Broker at Fraser Yachts

Jan Jaap Minnema is a senior sales broker at Fraser Yachts Monaco, known for long-term client relationships and deep insight into the global superyacht market.

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Joe Dargavage

Joe Dargavage

United Island & Yacht

Joe Dargavage | United Island & Yacht “Our role is to take that complexity off the captain’s shoulders.” A recurring line from Joe — and the ethos UIY is built

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Jonny Horsfield

Jonny Horsfield

Founder of H2 Yacht Design

Jonny Horsfield | Founder of H2 Yacht Design "We are a design company here to serve our customers — we pride ourselves in not having a house style." That philos

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Michael T. Moore

Michael T. Moore

Maritime Lawyer

Michael T. Moore | Maritime Lawyer "Moore's understanding and connections within the yachting community will enable The International SeaKeepers Society to cont

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Quentin Bourgeois

Quentin Bourgeois

Yacht Broker at Fraser Yachts Monaco

Understanding what makes a yacht work operationally is the foundation for knowing what makes it valuable commercially With a background in business development,

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Rhea Rouw

Rhea Rouw

Founder of Yachting International Radio

Rhea Rouw | Founder of Yachting International Radio While much of yachting media focuses on launches, luxury, and lifestyle, Yachting International Radio chose

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Rob Armstrong

Rob Armstrong

Director, ThirtyC Yacht Design

Rob Armstrong | Director, ThirtyC Yacht Design Rob Armstrong is a director at ThirtyC, a superyacht design consultancy that has quietly built a reputation for b

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Steven Myers

Steven Myers

Owner of YATCO

Steven Myers - Owner of YATCO Founder & CEO, YATCO – The Trusted Global Marketplace of Yachting Long before “proptech” or “marketplace SaaS” became common langu

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