Michael Schmidt opened his first brokerage office 25 years ago in Hamburg. This grew to become Germany’s foremost yacht brokers, a position it still holds today.

The brokerage accompanied his successful boatyard Yactwerft Wedel which is best known for the many famous racing yachts which dominated the Admiral's Cup scene in the 1980’s. Boats such as ’Dusselboot’, Outsider’, ’Rubin’, ’Pinta’ & ’Container’. Not only did Michael helm his business to success, but also ’Rubin’ when Germany achieved the Admirals Cup.

His brokerage grew to create a network spreading across Europe and in 1992, having been Westerly’s agent in Germany, he took over the Westerly’s yacht brokerage in Hamble and created the UK Michael Schmidt Yacht Brokerage.

In the meantime, with the reunification of Germany, he created Hanse Yachts, later he purchased and evolved the prestigious Fjord Motor Yacht brand and then purchased the Moody brand. This portfolio has recently been increased with the addition of Dehler Yachts. Now concentrating on these concerns he has passed on the UK Michael Schmidt & Partner Yacht Brokerage to the new management team. A team with years of experience often dating back to the hey days of British yachting.

We have seen a lot of changes in the sailing scene and have grown with them; we are brokers who really understand what comprises good sound boats and the niche they sit in.

This is where you find us now.

Because of our network facilities and position within the marine industry, we are able to liaise with numerous in-house offices and other respected brokers, to not only sell your boat but also source a new boat for those looking to purchase. Our extensive links and partners ensure the widest possible sales window for those wanting to sell.

Please don’t hesitate to call us to discuss your requirements.

Michael Schmidt and Partner Yacht Brokers

We are based on the River Hamble and on Lake Windermere specialising in the sale, brokerage and commissioning of clean, well presented boats, both power and sail. Yachts & boats sought, sorted and sold. Vendor and purchaser are guided and cared for throughout the whole process. We also have partner offices in Germany, Italy, France & Scotland.

Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd Hamble Point Marina Gillys Landings, Glebe Road Hamble Bowness on Windermere Hampshire Cumbria SO31 4NB LA23 3HE Tel 023 80 455 714 Tel 01539 447 700

Featured Boat

NORTHSHORE SOUTHERLY RS 38 2009 An exquisite example, fully loaded with oodles of kit. Equally at home tucking into creeks and hideaways as sailing across oceans. If considering new but want to get going NOW you must see this stunning yacht. Stephen Jones magic with In-mast main, high aspect self tacking headsail, Yanmar 40hp Diesel. £ 275,000