Rick St. Cyr is a Managing Yacht Broker & Advisor with Veteran Yacht Sales, bringing a mission driven approach to professional yacht brokerage and industry leadership. Raised on the New England coast, he developed an early connection to the water that continues to shape his professional focus and long-term vision.
A United States Coast Guard veteran, his maritime experience extends far beyond recreational sailing. He has operated in demanding environments including the Arctic, Antarctica, Australia, South America, and the Southern Ocean off Cape Horn. These experiences reinforced the importance of preparation, seamanship, and disciplined execution.
Rick is an accomplished competitive sailor with experience in major offshore and coastal regattas such as Block Island Race Week, Miami Race Week, and numerous East Coast events. His racing background informs a leadership style centered on teamwork, accountability, and performance under pressure.
His industry involvement includes service on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Marine Trades Association and work as Editor in Chief of Sailing Strategies. He holds the Certified Professional Yacht Broker designation through the Yacht Brokers Association of America and is an active leader within the International Yacht Brokers Association. His contributions to the industry have been recognized internationally, including being named a two-time recipient of the Groupe Beneteau Top Gun Award in Paris.
Through his leadership, Veteran Yacht Sales operates as more than a brokerage, serving as a platform focused on elevating standards, advancing professionalism, and contributing meaningfully to the global yachting and sailing community.
Dave is a Virginia native, and although he grew up in Falls Church, Roanoke and Richmond, by way of his dad’s career as a Methodist minister, he enjoyed summers in North Carolina and became fascinated with sailing in his early 20’s. From his first experience with a Sunfish he rented in Ocean City, MD that got him hooked, to the Flying Scots and J 24s, as well as the Prindle 18 catamaran, to finally owning his own boat, a CAL 35, Dave has sailed around the Chesapeake Bay for over 30 years. He and his wife currently own a Beneteau 411 and they continue to enjoy all the Bay has to offer.
Dave attended both the Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay Sailing Schools and is a member of American Sailing. He loves learning about different boat manufacturers and stays up to date on safety techniques and maintenance requirements and always looks forward to seeing the latest and greatest at the Annapolis Sailboat Show each year. As a business owner for over 20 years, Dave sold furniture to IT and tech firms, several military installations such as the Naval Academy, Aberdeen Proving Ground and NAVSEA, as well as government agencies and local businesses.
His past business experience taught him the importance of what true customer service means and the value of building relationships. Whether you are a first-time buyer navigating your way through the process or an avid boater in the market to sell and upgrade, Dave will work hard to ensure your experience is an exceptional one.
Kim Topf brings a unique blend of maritime experience and professional expertise to her role as Operations Manager at Veteran Yacht Sales. With offshore passage experience, she understands firsthand the demands and rewards of life at sea—perspective that shapes her dedication to precision and reliability in every aspect of our business.
Before joining the yachting industry, Kim built a successful career in New York City as a media buyer, honing her skills in analysis, negotiation, and project coordination. Today, she leverages that background to oversee the operational backbone of Veteran Yacht Sales. Her responsibilities span compliance and closings, MLS systems management, quality assurance, and comprehensive support for our team of yacht brokers.
Kim’s meticulous approach and commitment to excellence ensure that every transaction is handled with integrity and efficiency. She plays a vital role in maintaining our high standards of client service and operational performance, helping Veteran Yacht Sales deliver on its promise of Mission Driven Yachting.
With 50 years of boating experience, Susan Meredith brings a deep understanding of both sail and powerboat markets to her clients. A lifelong sailor and competitive racer, she has raced dinghies and keelboats up to 77 feet, competed at the world championship level, and completed offshore deliveries. She has owned and campaigned a J/22, currently runs an Edgewater 230CC, and has extensive experience trailering, and race committee operations at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Her hands-on expertise ensures buyers and sellers receive informed, real-world guidance when navigating the yacht market.
Susan’s sales and customer service expertise, combined with a vast industry network, makes her a trusted advisor in yacht transactions. She applies proven sales strategies, strong negotiation skills, and a personalized approach to ensure seamless deals. With deep roots in Annapolis, MD, and a reputation for integrity and professionalism, Susan is dedicated to matching buyers with the perfect boat while helping sellers maximize value.
Susan is an active member of the Annapolis Maritime Museum, and an alumni and Boat Foundation Board member at St. Mary's College of MD. Susan is also US Powerboating Certified in: https://www.uspowerboating.com/courses
- Safe Powerboat Handling
- Safety and Rescue
- Mark Set (Race Management)
Before he joined the yacht sales industry in his home state of Maryland, Grey worked for over twenty years as a professional pilot, flying both helicopters and airplanes. One of the experiences he enjoyed most was flying a news helicopter for multiple stations here in Washington DC. Daily flights over the Potomac River and the Chesapeake fueled his interest in sailing and the boating lifestyle that so many Marylanders and DC residents enjoy.
After attaining his MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Grey spent a couple of years in the mortgage industry, an invaluable chapter in his career that shaped his approach to complex business transactions. When the opportunity to work in yacht sales presented itself, Grey knew this was his ideal career path. He has been a sailor for ten years and enjoys taking Flying Scots out on the Potomac, racing keelboats on the Chesapeake, and looks forward to cruising our local waters and beyond.
Whether you are a prospective buyer or seller, it is Grey’s mission as your trusted yacht advisor to learn about your goals and to conduct your vessel sale or search with steadfast attention to detail and effective communication.
Chris was born and raised in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, where he developed a deep respect for the water under his father’s guidance. He earned his U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boater Certificate before he was old enough to drive, and maritime discipline has shaped his life ever since. From spring through fall, Chris can be found fishing, boating, crabbing, and water skiing, then transitioning into bow hunting whitetail deer as the seasons change.
He is also the proud father of three children, all graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Watching them build professional sailing careers and carry forward a shared love of the water stands among his greatest accomplishments.
Chris’s professional background began in information technology, where he rose to serve as Chief Technology Officer for Brown Advisory in Baltimore before moving into IT consulting. That career honed his ability to understand complex systems, manage risk, and deliver results, skills he now applies as a yacht broker.
He has always owned powerboats, ranging from runabouts and high‑performance Cigarettes to cabin cruisers and express yachts, and is a hands‑on, DIY boater with a seasoned eye for value. While Chris has not yet owned a sailing yacht, he has long admired the elegance and efficiency of sailing and plans to spend time in the Caribbean on a catamaran in the coming years. Chris is confident, driven, and comfortable taking the lead, all qualities that serve his clients well.
