A message from our founder

I’m Rick St. Cyr, Founder of Veteran Yacht Sales.

Veteran Yacht Sales was built very intentionally.
We didn’t set out to create the largest brokerage and dealership.
We set out to create the most professional one.

In much of this industry, brokerage is treated as transactional.
We believe it’s an advisory profession.

At VYS, our brokers operate as Yacht Advisors.
That means leading clients with market intelligence, strategy, and clarity, not pressure or guesswork.
Transactions are the outcome. Advisory is the job.

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We also believe professionalism requires structure.
Systems matter. Standards matter. Accountability matters.
We operate inside shared platforms, shared processes, and shared expectations because that’s how trust is built and protected.

Veteran Yacht Sales is not a commission home.
It’s a platform designed to support long-term careers, protect clients, and build enterprise value.

We are selective by design.
Not every broker is a fit and that’s intentional.
We look for professionals who value structure, discipline, collaboration, and long-term credibility.

If that aligns with how you operate, we’re always open to a conversation.
If it doesn’t, that’s okay too.

This firm is built for people who want to do this work the right way and build something durable.

A Professional Brokerage Platform for Yacht Advisors

Veteran Yacht Sales was built for professionals who believe yacht brokerage should be advisory,
disciplined, and credible, not transactional or chaotic.

We are not a commission home. We are a platform designed to support long-term careers and client trust.

Yacht Brokerage Is an Advisory Profession

At Veteran Yacht Sales, brokers operate as Yacht Advisors, not order takers.

  • Data-driven pricing and positioning
  • Clear guidance on timing, value, and market conditions
  • Thoughtful navigation of surveys, negotiations, and closing risk
  • Long-term client relationships, not one-off transactions

Selling boats is the outcome. Advisory is the responsibility.

Professional Systems, Used Every Day

We operate on an integrated technology stack designed to deliver clarity, accountability, and scalable execution.

  • Enterprise-grade platforms support our client, listing, and transaction management
  • Secure collaboration tools drive internal coordination and consistency
  • Client portals enhance transparency and organized communication
  • Standardized workflows protect brokers, clients, and the firm

If it is not documented in our systems, it does not exist.

Standards Protect Everyone

Our brand represents trust, professionalism, and competence.

  • Listing presentation and marketing quality
  • Client communication
  • Compliance and documentation
  • Professional conduct

Individual flexibility exists within shared guardrails. Brand consistency protects the firm and every broker in it.

Mission-Driven Yachting

Veteran Yacht Sales operates with purpose beyond transactions. We believe in integrity and stewardship,
elevating professional standards in yachting, supporting the maritime and veteran communities we serve,
and building a firm that outlasts individual deals and individuals.

VYS may be a fit if you want:

  • Structure that creates leverage
  • A professional, advisory-led platform
  • A long-term career environment
  • Clear expectations and shared standards

VYS may not be a fit if you prefer:

  • Operating entirely independently
  • Avoiding systems or accountability
  • Autonomy without consistency
  • Leading with economics instead of professionalism

Careers at VYS begin with a conversation, not a pitch.

If this approach aligns with how you operate, we welcome an introduction.

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