Preferred Vendors

Jessica says...

"Wendy is the kind of captain who makes everyone around her better, on the water and off. She's gone land-based now but don't let that fool you, her experience is the real thing and it shows in everything she teaches. If you're serious about building a career in yachting, learning from someone who has actually lived it is everything. I'd trust Wendy with my crew any day."

Jessica says...

"I found Jeremy when I was sourcing custom name tags for a yacht crew, and ended up using him for a company logo on some medical bags too. That's just how it goes with Jeremy... you come in for one thing and you realize pretty quickly that he can do just about everything, and do it beautifully. He and his wife Maggie have built Cutting Edge Engraving on craftsmanship, honesty, and integrity, and it shows in every single project. From yacht signs and crew name tags to stainless steel engraving, ships bells, custom awards, and more... if it can be engraved, fabricated, or finished, these are your people. I trust them 110% and have for years."

Jessica says...

"Kim is someone I have genuinely admired for as long as I've known her, and that's saying something because I have known her a long time. I handled her account when she was the Chief Stew on M/Y Rasselas, and even then it was obvious... no detail went unnoticed, no standard was too high, and she somehow made the whole thing look effortless while keeping everyone around her laughing. When she left working onboard and started KDW Training, it made complete sense. She took everything she earned in those years and built something truly exceptional. GUEST accredited, PYA accredited, and completely passionate about elevating the next generation of interior crew. If your team needs training, Kim is the one I'd call without a second thought."

Jessica says...

"I've known Tom for over a decade and his work genuinely stops you in your tracks. He has this rare ability to capture not just the beauty of a yacht, but the soul of it... and the same goes for the people onboard. I know this firsthand because he drove all the way to Boca Raton to shoot my headshots, made me laugh the entire time, and somehow got incredible photos out of someone who is notoriously awkward in front of a camera. That's a gift. Tom is a consummate professional with a 'whatever it takes' mentality. He has flown to Italy to photograph a charter and spent three weeks doing the same in the Caribbean. He goes wherever the work is, and he brings the same exceptional standard every single time. In an industry where the bar is always high, Tom treats that as the bare minimum. Exactly the kind of person I love referring."

Jessica says...

"I've known Ron for almost 20 years and he's the first person I'd call if a crew needed medical support, in port or offshore. What makes him different is that he shows up... literally. Ron travels out of state to personally deliver kits and comes aboard to run emergency training classes with the crew. The guy loves what he does and it shows. I recommend YMI without hesitation."

Jessica says...

"I met Dave almost 10 years ago when he was brought in on a major refit I was working on, and we clicked immediately. He is one of those rare people who is a complete expert in his field while being totally authentic, laid back, and genuinely hilarious. He became one of my clients and stayed that way until I packed up and headed west. We've stayed in touch ever since, and every time we talk he's sharing the next chapter of a business he built entirely from the ground up. Superyachts, private jets, NASA... yes, NASA. I can't say more than that because neither can he! 😄 If your vessel needs a paint survey, coating inspection, or failure analysis done right, Dave is the person I'd call. His integrity and attention to detail are unmatched, and the reputation he has built in this industry proves it."

Jessica says...

"I met Matt in 2018 through a self-improvement training course we were both enrolled in, and to say it was intense is an understatement. Over the next two years I got to know exactly who he is... impeccable with his word, highly intelligent, full of integrity, and genuinely respectful of the people around him. He told me early on that becoming a marine surveyor was his goal, and he absolutely crushed it. With over 15 years in the maritime industry, Matt is SAMS certified, detail-oriented, and the kind of person you want looking at a vessel before you sign anything. If you need a survey done right, by someone you can completely trust, Matt is your guy."

Jessica says...

"Andrew (aka Drew to his friends) is one of my favorite humans in this industry, full stop. We've known each other nearly 20 years... boat shows, dock walks, late night industry conversations, marketing brainstorms, and a cross-country move later, and he still picks up the phone just to check in. That's who he is. He is wickedly smart, genuinely hilarious, and one of the most creative problem solvers I know. He works with Lumenautica, a company that designs and manufactures custom illuminated yacht signs, lettering, and logos truly in a class of their own. Handcrafted in the UK, finished to superyacht standards, and shipped to vessels all over the world. If you want your yacht's name to be the first thing anyone notices in any harbor, Drew is your call. Working with him is an absolute joy, and the result will prove it."