At Exclusive Yachts we have recognized the indispensable role of global partnerships. Our partners are selected meticulously ensuring they align with our mission to enhance the experiences of our members. We are dedicated to collaborating with partners who share our vision and values.
AMBASSADORS
Jill Hinckley – Founder of Love and Boats and Exclusive Yachts Ambassador
Jill Hinckley is a name synonymous with yachting heritage. Her grandfather founded Hinckley Yachts in 1928. Jill’s husband, Sandy Spaulding, co-founded Barton & Gray Mariners Club, a pioneer in offering a non-traditional yacht ownership experience. Jill runs LOVE + BOATS, a community that brings together people who share a passion for boats and everything related to them. She believes there’s no better way to share that love than by being out on the water and brings this ethos to Exclusive Yachts as a brand ambassador.
Chris & Jessica Zazo – Hailstone Vineyards Founders & Exclusive Yachts Members
In the world of fine wines and luxurious yachting, it’s the passion and dedication of individuals like Chris and Jessica Zazo that elevate experiences from memorable to truly exceptional. As proud founding members of Exclusive Yachts, Brand Ambassadors for our company, and the visionary founders of Hailstone Vineyards, the Zazos have seamlessly blended the artistry of winemaking with the splendor of yachting, offering an unparalleled experience to those who share their love for the finer things in life.
PRIVATE AVIATION
Exclusive Jets
For over 18 years Exclusive Charter Services’ leading industry professionals have offered a suite of private aviation solutions. No matter if you are traveling for business or for leisure, they’ll provide you with access to your private plane in every corner of the world through a single contact. Check out their Exclusive On Demand services or the benefits of their Exclusive Aero Club. Your safety, time and comfort are their absolute priority.
Outlier Jets
Outlier Jets is a distinguished private aviation company that prides itself on delivering tailored and superior private flight solutions. Their team of seasoned professionals are well-equipped to provide a suite of services that encompass private jet cards, charter flights, as well as aircraft sales and acquisition. Outlier Jets arranges flights on behalf of clients with FAR Part 135 air carriers that exercise full operational control of charter flights at all times.
Member Wings
For Exclusive Yachts members near Indianapolis, Chicago, and Detroit, Member Wings is an exclusive private flight club designed to provide you with a beyond first-class experience. They eliminate the delays and inconveniences of commercial travel by providing you with access to hidden aviation services and facilities. Member Wings Members may enjoy the luxury of having an entire plane to themselves, or may choose to reduce their travel costs by sharing it with other Members.
Tropic Ocean Airways
Save valuable time and avoid the hassles of multi-modal travel by taking a seaplane directly to your yacht. Founded by a US Navy Fighter Pilot, Tropic Ocean Airways holds an ARGUS Gold rating and operates a fleet of 14 late-model Cessna Grand Caravans on floats, each flight manned by a FAA-certified two-pilot crew. Discover the most seamless and unique way to travel at
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LIFESTYLE
Alfred Karram, Jr.: Architectural Interior Design
For more than two decades, Alfred Karram Jr. has successfully operated one of the premier international architectural interior design firms. His team members take a very distinct approach to their work, specializing in the one-of-a-kind development of only the most luxurious, high-end interiors for private residences and yachts. Major works completed by Alfred Karram Jr. include numerous projects in The St. Regis Bal Harbour, Fisher Island, The Excelsior, and a custom prototype Benetti F125/01 sport yacht.
BSWANKY
BSWANKY is an upscale haute couture design house hailing from Florida, renowned for crafting exquisite, bespoke handbags. Unleashing bold fusions of rare and exclusive exotics meticulously handstitched in their own private Sarasota atelier, where fearless design is innovated into art. Discover more about designer Gretchen Bauer and BSWANKY by visiting Bswanky.com.
Hailstone Vineyards
Hailstone Vineyards is a boutique winery located in Napa Valley, CA, offering everything from a sparkling wine crafted to be served over ice to their signature cabernet. Founders Chris and Jessica Zazo began their own wine business after falling in love with the Napa Valley region. The couple bring life to the brand through private wine dinners, events, and contributions to charity. If you’re a wine connoisseur or simply a wine lover looking to expand your palette, give Hailstone Vineyards a try.
John E.S. Cochrane Golf Schools
John E. S. Cochrane is a renowned golf instructor with an impressive track record. Featured in the U.S. “Golf Magazine” as one of the Top Golf Teachers by Region in North America, and honored with the Ontario PGA “Teacher of the Year” Award in 2002, John is widely respected in the golfing community. John offers private, 1-on-1 coaching to Exclusive Yachts Members at the Olde Cypress Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
LUXURY REAL ESTATE
Gulf Coast International Properties (GCIP)
Gulf Coast International Properties was co-founded in 2009 by Timothy P. Savage and Michael McCumber. Real estate colleagues in Naples, Tim and Mike developed a business model unlike any other Naples brokerage, with a strong focus on intrinsic knowledge of the market from the unique perspective of a local; personal and professional integrity; and rigorous ethical standards. Both Tim and Mike held a passion and vision for doing things differently, adding value to clients and agents through their leadership.
REALM
REALM is a leading global real estate membership community comprised of the most accomplished real estate professionals ever assembled. REALM brings together the world’s most trusted and respected independent brokers and agents worldwide and matches agents based on the lifestyle attributes of their clients and properties. Powered by the most dynamic cloud, software and web-based intelligent platform, the REALM platform provides the finest exclusive listings globally with unmatched personal service and market performance.
PUBLICATIONS
Naples Illustrated
Celebrating the good life in Southwest Florida, Naples Illustrated entertains its affluent audience with editorial that exemplifies the region’s luxurious yet understated elegance. With distribution from Bonita Springs to Marco Islant, Naples Illustrated showcases the luxury Naples lifestyle through fashion, personalities, dining, travel and more. Some say that Naples Illustrated is a leading authority on Southwest Florida, including restaurants and arts and entertainment.
VUE NJ
VUE NJ is the premier luxury lifestyle magazine of New Jersey that reaches the most sophisticated audience in the region. Also the official in-flight magazine for BLADE helicopters, VUE NJ targets the most affluent readers with the highest level of disposable income and spending power in the market. The publication provides readers with a first person perspective that celebrates the most prestigious lifestyle, real estate, and luxurious design. Launching VUE LONG ISLAND soon.
Sophisticated Living
Sophisticated Living Indianapolis is an award-winning boutique publisher of a city-specific magazine that caters to the diverse interests of affluent consumers. Readers have come to expect and appreciate a level of quality, plus attention to detail, that are unparalleled in like markets. Published six times a year to residents in Indianapolis and surrounding suburbs (Carmel, Zionsville, Westfield), Sophisticated Living’s columns speak to a wide range of topics of relevance to well-traveled, savvy and discerning readers.
The Scout Guide Naples
The Scout Guide Naples is a city guide dedicated to supporting local businesses in Naples, Florida. Get the inside scoop on where to eat, stay, shop, and more in Naples. Published by Jennifer Adams, The Scout Guide is a resource for discovering the very best of local in Naples, including where to eat, stay, shop, and play. You can pick up a complimentary copy at many locations around Naples, Florida.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA)
The U.S. Superyacht Association (USSA) is a trade association representing hundreds of businesses and thousands of individuals whose mission is “To promote the Superyacht Industry of the United States and to serve as its voice.” They do that through industry advocacy, education, marketing, and networking events. The USSA is made up of over 400 superyacht-industry businesses in more than 26 U.S. states and 22 foreign countries, representing thousands of jobs and tremendous economic impact on our economy.
Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC)
Marine Industries Association of Collier County (MIACC) is a not-for-profit membership- based organization focused on the responsible growth of the marine industry for the benefit of its members, recreational boaters, the community, and the environment. Members include dealer and manufacturers, boating and professional services, charter companies, marine contractors, shipyards and storage, and equipment and accessories companies. MIACC represents recreational boating and member interests at the local, state, and Federal levels. MIACC owns the Naples Boat Show.
Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Naples Chamber was founded in 1947 and is the largest of 25 chambers in the five-county Southwest Florida region, recognized as among the best of the 300 chambers in Florida. The mission of the Greater Naples Chamber is to cultivate economic opportunity for all. It advances that mission by focusing on public policy priorities that promote a business-friendly environment, enhance and expand the workforce, and invest in its community.
The Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida (MDASF)
The Membership Directors’ Association of Southwest Florida was founded in 2006 and currently represents over 70 golf clubs, country clubs, yacht clubs, and beach clubs. The MDASF is made up of a diverse group of club membership and marketing professionals that meet on a monthly basis for education and networking events as well as communicate regularly through a variety of channels. The goals of the MDASF are to offer networking and education, providing communication channels to share ideas and information with fellow members.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Mudita Venture Partners
An investor in Exclusive Yachts, Muditā (pronounced Moo-dee-táh) is a $40 million dollar venture capital firm. Mudita Venture Partners is a human-centered early-stage fund and studio that invents, invests in, and accelerates bold solutions to everyday problems. The name, Muditā, is an old Sanskrit word meaning, “To find great joy and meaning in other people’s success”. For more information, to see the values of their fund, or to pitch them, please visit their website.
Platypus Labs
Platypus Labs is a renowned brand with over five decades of experience in innovation, technology, and the science of change. Their team of experts brings extensive knowledge and first-hand experience to assist you in becoming a disruptor in your industry. Platypus Labs offers comprehensive and fully-orchestrated corporate Innovation Training programs that enable you to harness and deploy innovation effectively. Take the first step and explore the possibilities with them today.
Venture Visionary Partners
Venture Visionary Partners is a registered independent wealth management firm. They strive to be known for helping families and business owners
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create customized professional teams to navigate life’s most complex and challenging transitions. Their primary objective is to ensure their clients feel confident they are understood, have an advocate with a plan to meet their goals, and are fully supported.
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