Steve Varrow / Head of Caribbean Operations
Stephen Varrow is a Caribbean yacht broker, charter specialist, and maritime professional with over 30 years of experience in the marine industry. As Head of Caribbean Operations for Catamaran Gurus, he brings deep regional knowledge, commercial insight, and hands-on operational expertise to yacht sales, charter business development, and client advisory across the Caribbean market.
Email: steve.varrow@catamaranguru.com | PH: 1-786-246-0809
Known for combining practical experience with strong commercial understanding, Stephen works closely with buyers, sellers, and yacht owners across every stage of the ownership cycle, from acquisition and market positioning to charter strategy, revenue planning, and resale. His background as a Master 200 captain and IYT Yachtmaster Examiner gives him a strong technical and operational foundation, together with a clear understanding of the realities of yacht ownership and operation in the Caribbean.
Stephen has built a reputation for offering clear, experience-based guidance in a market where trust, local knowledge, and execution matter. He is particularly well known for his work with catamarans and for helping clients understand yachts not only as lifestyle assets, but also as structured business opportunities when supported by the right strategy, management, and market positioning.
In addition to his commercial leadership, Stephen is actively involved in supporting the wider marine community in the British Virgin Islands. He serves as Commodore of the West End Yacht Club and as Education Director at the Marine Association of the BVI, reflecting his commitment to industry development, maritime education, and creating stronger opportunities within the regional marine sector.
USA WIRE: Steve Varrow & VIYB turn charter yachts into tax-smart assets with bonus depreciation
When U.S. tax rules put 100% bonus depreciation back on the table for property bought and placed in service after January 19, 2025, a niche corner of luxury boating quietly became one of the most compelling tax-and-income plays available to business owners. Few people have been closer to this shift or better positioned to help clients capture it than Stephen “Steve” Varrow. READ FULL ARTICLE