About
Raised on the Atlantic shores of Cork, Ireland, James developed a lifelong passion for the sea through sailing, windsurfing, and fishing. His competitive sailing career took him from university regattas to representing Ireland in European and world-class competitions. Growing up in his family's hospitality business instilled a commitment to personalized service, attention to detail, and lasting client relationships. After gaining hands-on yacht experience in Spain, James moved to the United States in 2014, building a successful career combining technical yacht expertise, sales, marketing, and customer service. An accomplished sailor, James continues to deliver yachts, test new models, and teach clients safe cruising practices. His practical experience with offshore passages, liveaboard lifestyles, and long-distance cruising allows him to guide buyers and sellers with confidence. He specializes in new yacht sales, brokerage, yacht ownership strategies, charter placement, and Business Yacht Ownership programs. James and his wife, Emily, divide their time between Annapolis, Texas, Florida, and Ireland, providing him with valuable insight into international yacht ownership, relocation, and cruising across multiple regions. James believes every yacht tells a story, and his mission is to help clients find the perfect vessel to begin their next adventure.
Company
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ACY Yachts (formerly Atlantic Cruising Yachts) is a premier yacht dealer and brokerage specializing in luxury sailing catamarans and monohulls. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, with key locations across North America and the Caribbean—including Fort Lauderdale—ACY is the world’s largest dealer for Fountaine Pajot Catamarans and Dufour Monohulls. Beyond traditional boat sales, they are best known for pioneering the "Business Yacht Ownership" model in partnership with Waypoints Yacht Charters, offering buyers a turnkey way to offset ownership costs by placing their vessels into boutique charter fleets.
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