Meet the team

From surfboards to superyachts, Manu Deceuninck has always found his way back to the water.

Long before yachting became his profession, sailing and water sports were already a defining part of his life. He competed at the highest level and took part in seven World Championships, developing the discipline and determination that would later shape his career as an entrepreneur.

More than 18 years ago, that career started rather differently: selling surfboards from the back of his car.

What followed was a gradual journey into the world of luxury yachting. Manu built his business through hard work, an instinct for opportunity and above all, personal relationships with his clients.

Today, he works with some of the most prestigious names in yachting, but the motivation behind it remains remarkably similar to where it all began. A genuine love for the water, an entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to keep moving forward.

For Manu, yachting has never simply been a business. It is the world he grew up in, the industry he built his career around and a passion he still shares with every client he meets.

With more than 35 years in the international yachting industry, Maarten Ten Holter knows that choosing a yacht is rarely just about the yacht itself.

Over the years, he has advised clients on yachts ranging from 10 to more than 100 metres, building an extensive international network and long-standing relationships with owners, shipyards and professionals throughout the industry.

In 2000, Maarten founded Vripack Yacht & Ship Brokers and later continued his career with Fraser Yachts and Mulder Shipyard. These different chapters gave him extensive experience in brokerage, yacht construction and new-build projects across the international market.

Today, Maarten brings that experience to Yacht Consult, where he represents Riva, Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Itama from the Netherlands.

What has remained unchanged throughout his career is his personal approach. Maarten takes the time to understand what a client is really looking for and believes in honest advice, discretion and relationships that last well beyond the purchase of a yacht.

Because ultimately, finding the right yacht should be part of the pleasure of owning one.