I am able and qualified to assist you in your search for a new motor or sailing yacht, regarding the pro’s and con’s of brokerage, new construction, or the re-fit of an existing yacht, as well as assist you if your interest in chartering a yacht for first hand experience, whether power or sail.

With the great variances in yachts ranging from explorer and expedition yachts through, to luxurious motor and traditional sailing yachts, I am available to assist you in suggesting choices that will best suit your requirements. This is based on my own knowledge and the experience I draw brokering a large range of vessels from FEADSHIP to PERINI. My direct contact and association with the leading designers, including Sparkman & Stephens, De Voogt, Ron Holland, David Pendrick and Tony Castro amongst others will assist you in this area.  
 

Mike Sharpe, Bio  
 
 
Our resident Aussie began working as a professional Skipper in 1973, and since then has sailed well over 200,000 miles World-wide as a Captain of both power and sail. He began racing in Sydney as a junior sailor in 1958.

With numerous long passages in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and with his trans-ocean experience ranging between 46' and 140', in racing yachts, cruising yachts and mega-yachts, Mike's hands-on offshore experience has always been beneficial to his clients search for the 'right yacht'. Having run yachts throughout the Mediterranean, Pacific, Caribbean and U.S., he is also an experienced source of information to his associates.

During 30 plus years in the industry he has been involved in new builds, project management, re-fits and brokerage. Presently Mike has listings ranging from large sailing and motor yacht new construction, to traditional motor yachts, and is currently working on proposals for 50m yachts, both power and sail. He has sold both power and sailing yachts and is 2004's 'National Broker of the Year'. Mike's vast range of experience with all aspects of the industry, from recreational private vessel usage to charter and commercial interests, will benefit clients searching for the 'right boat', or just sourcing information in line with their future plans.

Mike began sailing professionally after a successful racing career in dinghies and offshore yachts. Mike continues racing single handed dinghies in Fort Lauderdale's Mercury fleet, with occasional deliveris to keep the salt water coursing through his veins.

His international association with various yards and designers is useful whether discussing new construction or brokerage vessels. If considering a 'new-build project', for power or sail, or starting a search for your next vessel, what-ever size, please call Mike if you would like to talk to an experienced yachtsman/broker.

"I can be contacted directly on my GSM mobile or e-mail. I look forward to assisting you in all yachting matters, and hope to provide interesting and informed answers to you questions".

Mike.