Meet OUR team
In the yachting world, contacts are everything. Our advisors have established relationships with all the leading companies and figures in the industry – owners, shipyards, lawyers, surveyors, yacht managers, technical experts, naval architects, designers, insurers and third-party brokers. These relationships are required to get the right results for clients.
We work as a fully integrated member of your team. By providing honest, transparent and truly impartial expert advice we make the business of yachting simple and straightforward, representing your best interests at every stage, leaving you free to enjoy its unique pleasures.
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WILL CHRISTIE
FOUNDER
Having grown up racing sailing boats from a young age it was no accident that Will ended up working in the yachting industry. After three years at an investment bank, Will joined the London office of Edmiston in 2003, moving six years later to join Y.CO where he subsequently became Head of Sales. After almost two decades in the industry, Will founded Christie Yachts in 2021. With some of the most significant new Superyacht construction and brokerage deals to his name, Will has become a trusted advisor to clients in what is an exciting but complex market.
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FELIX SOWERBUTTS
YACHT SALES CONSULTANT
A keen sailor and former Superyacht crew member, Felix started his career at a leading yachting media company working as a journalist for five years, travelling the world visiting shipyards and interviewing leading industry figures and yacht owners. Enjoying the industry, but looking for a new challenge, Felix then joined a large yacht brokerage company as a Sales Broker before moving to Christie Yachts in 2021. Felix’s deep market knowledge, wide-ranging industry relationships and affable nature make him a true asset to Christie Yachts and its clients.
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TOBY SLOCOMBE
YACHT CHARTER CONSULTANT
Yachting became a passion for Toby after quitting his desk job to spend months learning to sail on the south coast of the UK. After working on board a high profile 90m sailing yacht, he relocated to London where he started his career as a yacht charter broker. Having served on board a busy yacht, Toby has experienced knowledge of all the major cruising grounds of the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as a deep understanding of what it takes to fulfil the understandably high expectations of any guest on board a Superyacht.
TRACK RECORD & YACHTS SOLD
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: 21 YEARS
COMBINED LENGTH OF YACHTS SOLD: 2,900m
COMBINED VALUE OF YACHTS SOLD: EUR 1.65 billion
Our experience and detailed market knowledge are invaluable in providing clients with sound advice. To date, our team have completed brokerage and new construction transactions valued at over EUR 1.65 billion and totalling some 2,900m (9,500’) in length from all the world’s major shipyards, with the yachts involved averaging over 50m (164’) in length, including over 450m of Feadships, 285m of Amels and 275m of Benetti yachts.
With over two decades of experience, we have been on many journeys with our clients - from buying their first yacht, to the new construction of their unique, custom boat. Below is a selection of some of the superyachts that our team have been involved in the sale and construction of over the years.
WHISPER • Lurssen • 95m
NAHLIN • John Brown • 91m • SALE & FULL REBUILD
GRACE • Abeking & Rasmussen • 82m • NEW CONSTRUCTION & RESALE
RoMEA • Abeking & Rasmussen • 82m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
KENSHO • Admiral • 75m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
LUNASEA • Feadship • 73m
MARIA • Amels • 67m
SAMURAI • Alia • 60m • SOLD 2X
OASIS • Lurssen • 59m
HELIOS • Oceanco • 59m
'W' • Feadship • 58m • NEW CONSTRUCTION & RESALE
TWIZZLE • Royal Huisman • 57.5m
AMARA • Feadship • 57m
DRIFTWOOD • Amels • 55m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
STEP ONE • Amels • 55m • SOLD 2X
GALENE • Amels • 55m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
CIAO • CRN • 52m
TOUTE SWEET • Heesen • 50m
JO • Benetti • 50m
PLAN B • WND Australia • 50m
OCEAN PARADISE • Benetti • 50m
BIG FISH • McMullen & Wing • 45m
AWATEA • Hakvoort • 45m • SOLD 2X
GLADIATOR • Feadship • 45m • SOLD 2X
GRAND MARIANA • Benetti • 44m • SOLD 2X
MOKA • Sanlorenzo • 42m
ANTARES • Royal Huisman • 40m
CIPITOUBA • Feadship • 40m • SOLD 2X
LADY CHARLOTTE • Feadship • 38m
DARDANELLA • Vitters • 37m
BAGHEERA • Palmer Johnson • 37m
MINOR FAMILY AFFAIR • Princess • 35m
LADY VOLANTIS • Sunseeker • 35m
NARVALO • Cantieri della Marche • 33m
MAHALO • Mulder • 30m
NOSTROMO • Pendennis • 30m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
AEOLIAN • Holland Jachtbouw • 28m
MAGIC • Pershing • 28m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
WALLY WHY200 • Wally • 27m • NEW CONSTRUCTION
ALEXANDRA • Wally • 27m
AROHA • Nordhavn • 26m • SOLD 2X
WALLYKOKONUT • Wally • 26m
CLIENT testimonials
OUR satisfied CLIENTS ARE OUR BEST REFERENCE
"I’ve known Will and his team for many years. They are honest, direct, knowledgeable and most important incredibly creative to work with. I recommend them without limitation."
Owner: 95m Lurssen WHISPER (ex-KISMET)
"Will has represented me in five separate yachting transactions in recent years, including the new construction of a 75m yacht and the purchase of an off-market 60m yacht. He is an extension of my private office team. I depend on him to give me straightforward and honest advice in a field in which he is an expert."
"The construction of KENSHŌ has been an incredible personal journey for me. By my right hand, from the very start, has been Will Christie, someone I entrust in assisting me with all yachting related matters. Will and I worked together from original conceptual sketches made by ourselves to the incredible award-winning vessel we see on the water today. Helping to bring the right team together and handling the tender process and negotiations, Will has been an integral part in making my dream and vision a reality."
Owner: 75m Admiral KENSHO (World Superyachts Award 2023 Winner - Best Motor Yacht)
"Working with Will has always been both a pleasure and strategic given his experience not only as a broker but as a new-build advisor as well. I appreciate Will’s candid advice on all matters — he recognizes the value of strong, trust-based relationships even if it means telling you something you don’t want to hear."
Owner: 55m Amels DRIFTWOOD
“Will is knowledgeable, proactive, commercial and great fun to work with. He was at our right hand for the whole process - choosing the best shipyard to work with, selecting the yacht, advising us throughout the build process and recruiting a great crew. Will offers a highly bespoke service and we felt in very safe hands throughout.”
Owner’s Representative: 55m Amels GALENE
“I was only recently introduced to Christie Yachts when I was desperately searching for a quality 50m yacht, less than 5 years of age. Will hunted down two completely off-market yachts and I ended up buying one of them. I am very happy with the outcome. He did not stop with the presentation of the yacht. He really fought hard and represented my interests extremely well. He followed the deal with great precision and management until the yacht was signed and delivered. My lawyer from a very renowned law firm specialising in yacht transactions, did tell me from the outset that “Will is the best yacht broker.” I must agree.”
Owner: 50m Heesen TOUTE SWEET
“The evidence speaks for itself. Will has represented us in four transactions in the last 12 years: the purchase and subsequent sale of two top-quality Dutch built yachts. His market knowledge, thoroughness and people skills are invaluable in getting the job done and enjoying yourself along the way.”
Owner’s Representative:
45m Hakvoort AWATEA and 40m Feadship SEAFLOWER
"I was introduced to Felix at the start of my yacht search. He really took the time to understand my requirements and worked hard to source suitable options in a market where the options were very thin. I ended up buying a yacht which Felix sourced off-market. Within 24 hours of being advised that she could be bought, I was on board with my family doing a sea trial. The whole process from the pricing negotiation to completion was incredibly smooth and I know that Felix had my best interests throughout."
Owner: 35m Sunseeker LADY VOLANTIS
“Will is vastly experienced in representing both buyers and sellers and has a deep knowledge of the market and all the key players. For some, superyacht brokerage is a business but with Will it’s intensely personal. The interests of his client are first and foremost, front and centre. There is no one else I would want to have representing me.”
Owner: 30m Mulder MAHALO
"We met Felix during our first purchase of a yacht. Having purchased homes in NY, East Hampton and Palm Beach we know what to expect from a broker but Felix surpassed any expectations we had and was more attentive and supportive than anyone we have ever dealt with on the residential side. He held our hands on our new voyage and his knowledge of boats and crewing was and is still invaluable. We decided to make changes to the boat to suit our family and Felix's advice on every change was and is spot on. If it had not been for Felix, we might have changed our minds about a yacht purchase, so thank you, Felix."
Owner: 27m Wally ALEXANDRA