Own your dream with ease
Have Fun Sailing join forces with Yacht-Match to provide personalized yacht ownership solutions—crafted for discerning sailors ready to own their dream yacht.
Experience the ultimate freedom with tailored yacht ownership solutions,
powered by Have Fun Sailing and Yacht-Match.
From Yachting Dreams to Yacht Ownership
From dreaming to owning. Yacht ownership made easy.
Have you experienced the thrill of premium yacht charters and now find yourself considering ownership? Yacht-Match is here to help you make that next step clear, simple, and rewarding.
As specialists in yacht consultancy and tailored ownership programs, we remove the guesswork from yacht ownership. Our expert team works with you to identify the right yacht, secure smart financing, and provide full operational support—all based on your unique needs and sailing ambitions.
Curious about how it works?
Contact us, and we’ll be happy to tell you more.
A seamless journey into yacht ownership
Yachting hits its highest pleasure point when it becomes a personal experience. At Yacht Match we take that track right from the start. Our close-knit partnerships cover both premier charter agents and operators and smaller regional companies who share our core values – a personal professional approach that puts people above profit.
We love working with smaller hand-picked agents who, like us, fully believe in sharing their expertise in an honest and humble way. Heritage family businesses, on the ground regional knowledge, and an attention to detail that is deeply personal rather than box checking. For us, these traits capture the ethical business side behind sailing. The craftmanship, the unique culture, and the will to always extend a hand whether on land or at sea.
We help sailors realize their dreams
Tailored yacht solutions that simplify your ownership
Yacht-Match makes yacht ownership straightforward and stress-free by offering expert guidance, tailored solutions, and full-service support. The customer-focused approach ensures you make informed decisions while enjoying a seamless ownership experience.
Find the Right Yacht for You
Choose a yacht that fits your lifestyle, from luxury cruising catamarans to performance sailing yachts. Customize every detail with flexible ownership programs designed to match your needs.
Expert Guidance at Every Step
Yacht-Match’s experienced consultants navigate the entire yacht purchase process — from financing and legal matters to registration and operational management — ensuring a transparent and well-informed experience.
Comprehensive Management and Support
From yacht selection and insurance to maintenance and charter management, Yacht-Match handles every detail, so you can enjoy ownership without the hassle.
Global Network and Exclusive Access
With a focus on transparency, expertise, and customer-driven solutions, Yacht-Match ensures your journey into yacht ownership is smooth, rewarding, and tailored to your unique preferences.
Free consultation
At Yacht-Match, there’s no “one size fits all”
Try Before You Buy
Whether setting sail for pleasure or with an eye to invest in a beautiful boat, yachting is all about the experience. Some things we can’t explore solely in our head but need to make it tangible to help us move along in the decision-making process.
We need to wake to the song of the sea, to share a cold beer with friends in the afternoon sun, to hop across islands, and to meet like-minded people at some of the world’s most dazzling ports of call. To facilitate this, we can arrange a try before you buy week on your chosen yacht.
For those who aren’t sure if the lifestyle or a certain yacht is right for them, we take the decision out of the imaginative mind and turn it into a grounding experience, so you understand all the colors of what the world of yacht ownership looks like in real-time.
Customer spotlight: a perfect match
Discover how Rozannah and Christopher Trockel’s journey with Yacht-Match turned their dream of sailing around the world into reality — from finding the ideal yacht to seamless after-sales support.
Destinations and Sailing Waters
Sleepy islands in Aegean waters, Scandinavia’s winding Fjords, and gin-clear Caribbean seas; a world of possibility is waiting beyond the harbor walls. With endless destinations and a wealth of sailing waters, we believe the way to get to know a place best is by being on the ground.
At Yacht Match we work with a tight-knit network of regional experts and boutique boat providers who will know your chosen waters like the back of their hand. Picking a destination starts with either a flicker of a thought or an in-depth list of must tickboxes. Complementary consultations, advice on connections, and concise guides are all on offer to guide you there.
Who are we?
Viktor van Savooyen and Dirk Agter, the founding partners of Yacht-Match have since 2022 worked alongside Daria Petrova, to form the YM Charter & Management. We offer yacht & charter management advice comparing your options from standardised charter programs to fully tailored solutions.
Dirk Agter
Our co-founder and an acknowledged yachtsman with over 35 years of experience in the leisure marine industry working for the largest shipyards and acting an independent yachting consultant.
“My main drive is to help people with making decisions with honest advice. I’m raised not to be competitive at the cost of others, but to seek cooperation with mutual benefit.”
Viktor van Savooyen
Our co-founder and a well merited broker and purchase advisor within the yacht charter management market.
“I wanted to reconnect with the essence of what yachting is: craftmanship, enthusiastic and passionate people, thoughtful and like-minded world citizens. It’s a privilege to represent many unique and professional partners and share their expertise. Not to mention being able to guide and help our customers to find the perfect yacht and realise their dreams.”
Daria Petrova
Our yacht and charter management advisor with 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in the yacht charter market.
“With many years of experience in the yacht charter industry, I was drawn to a company that truly delivers personalised solutions. At Yacht-Match, my goal is to provide future yacht owners with a solid foundation and clear points of comparison for their charter ownership decisions, and to support them throughout the entire ownership journey.”
Luka Prazic
Our Naval Architect, focused on the development and implementation of renewable energy solutions for the leisure marine industry, with emphasis on the reduction of C02 emissions.
How It All Started
In 2021 and 2022, Viktor and Dirk where consistently approached by many boat owners they have helped in their previous commitments as sales and business managers for Navigare Yachting. Many of these boat owners where nearing their end of contracts with Navigare Yachting and Dream Yacht Charters. One of these boat owners was Johan Odelberg.
Together with Yacht-Match, Johan’s boat was successfully phase-out and later handed over to its new owner (buyer). During this time, Johan and the core team of Yacht-Match formed a strong bond and decided to “perfect” the hand over management, with the help of the Johan’s past experience as an international project manager and their recent experience with managing the handover of his yacht leaving a charter program.
Dirk and Viktor journey started already in 2014, when Viktor was a sales manager of Navigare Yachting and Dirk was a charter business manager at a German shipyard, Hanse Yachts (Group). Dirk, Johan and Viktor, sat together to speak about the industry and exchanged views and experience form both side. The one side of the industry professionals Dirk and Viktor, and the other side was Johan’s experience as a boat owner in a charter program and recently undergone the whole phase-out and exit.
We realized we need to share our knowledge and educate boat owners and our clients about all the available options. We need to put people in focus – listen to their needs and wants. We want to help people to find their perfect yacht and make their yachting plans possible, on their terms.
Together we wanted to offer boat owner in the same situation as Johan and all those before him that where helped by the team of Yacht-Match, to receive professional guidance and relieve them of the painstaking -and energy consuming task of dealing with their charter business and risk of being mislead and dealt further damage to the value of their and potential to continue their yachting plans.
Daria Petrova
Our yacht charter agent -and charter
manager with 20 years of experience and
a wealth of knowledge if the yacht
charter market.
Yacht-Match
Charter &
Management
Viktor van Savooyen
Our co-founder and a well merited
broker and purchase advisor within the
yacht charter management market.
Yacht-Match Group
Dirk Agter
Our co-founder and an acknowledged
yachtsman with over 35 years of
experience in the leisure marine industry
working for the largest shipyards and
acting an independent yachting
consultant.
Yacht-Match Group
Johan Odelberg
After project management in the pharmaceutical industry Johan’s passion for sailing have brought him and his skills to the marine sports arena.
Making sure all deliverables are being met.
Yacht-Match Group
Inez Stertefeld
Our customer relationship coordinator
and a true adventurer and avid sailor
dedicated to making sure all of our
boatowners are taken care off and their
yachts.
Yacht-Match
Yachts &
Brokerage
Luka Prazic
Luka makes the calculations needed to find the perfect eco-friendly solution for you, matching your criteria for the boat’s performance and energy efficiency down to the exact detail.
Yacht-Match
Yachts &
Brokerage
Your trusted partner
Yacht-Match Charter & Management is one of four branches within the Yacht-Match Group, a dynamic collaboration of companies within the leisure marine industry and the luxury travel market with international credentials.
HQ - The Netherlands
Sales Office & Marina - Sweden
Sales office - London
Sales office - Berlin
Sales Office & Marina - Croatia
FAQ
What is charter ownership?
Charter ownership is a model that allows you to own a yacht while generating income by placing it into a professionally managed charter program. When you are not using the yacht, it is chartered to selected clients, helping to offset running costs and, in some cases, generate profit.
Can I still use my yacht whenever I want?
Yes. Owners have guaranteed personal usage periods each year. These periods are defined contractually and planned in advance to ensure both owner flexibility and optimal charter performance.
Who manages the yacht and the charter activity?
The yacht is managed by experienced professionals who take care of:
Charter marketing and bookings
Crew management
Maintenance and technical operations
Compliance, insurance, and administration
This allows owners to enjoy the benefits of ownership without operational complexity.
Is charter ownership profitable?
Charter ownership is primarily designed to significantly reduce the cost of ownership.
Profitability depends on factors such as yacht model, location, charter demand, seasonality, and usage. In many cases, charter income can cover a large portion of annual expenses.
What types of yachts are suitable for charter ownership?
Charter ownership is typically best suited for:
Sailing catamarans
Motor yachts designed for charter
Models with strong charter demand and proven market performance
Each project is evaluated individually to ensure commercial viability.
Where will the yacht be based?
Yachts are usually based in high-demand charter destinations such as:
The Mediterranean
The Caribbean
Other established international charter areas
The base location is chosen to maximise charter income while offering attractive cruising grounds for owners.
What costs should I expect as an owner?
Costs may include:
Initial purchase price
Operational costs (offset by charter income)
Insurance and registration
Management fees
All costs and revenue projections are clearly detailed before any commitment.
Is charter ownership suitable for first-time yacht owners?
Yes. Charter ownership is often an excellent entry point into yacht ownership, as it provides:
Professional management
Reduced financial exposure
A structured and transparent ownership model
How long is the charter ownership program?
Programs typically run between 3 and 7 years, depending on the yacht and agreement. At the end of the period, owners may sell the yacht, renew the program, or convert it to private use.
How do I know if charter ownership is right for me?
Charter ownership is ideal if you:
Want to enjoy yachting without full private ownership costs
Plan to use your yacht a few weeks per year
Value professional management and income optimisation
A personalised consultation helps determine whether this model fits your lifestyle and financial goals.
How can I get started?
Simply get in touch with our team. We will:
Assess your objectives
Present suitable yacht options
Provide transparent financial projections
Guide you through every step of the process
- +31 646 44 07 94
- info@yacht-match.com
- www.yacht-match.com
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