Could chartering your yacht help reduce the cost of ownership?
This live online seminar series brings together yacht ownership specialists, charter professionals, experienced owners, and financial experts to explore the financial, operational, and practical realities of charter yacht ownership.
From selecting the right yacht and ownership structure to evaluating charter markets, financing options, insurance, potential tax advantages, and resale planning, each session is designed to help you understand the complete ownership journey. You will hear real-world insights, learn what to consider before you buy, and discover how thoughtful planning can help you get more from your investment.
Choose the regional session that best aligns with where you plan to purchase, charter, and cruise. Whether your goals take you to California and Mexico or the East Coast, Bahamas, and Caribbean, you will leave with a clearer understanding of your options and the next steps toward yacht ownership.
Upcoming Seminars
August 27, 2026 | 6 p.m. PST 9 p.m. EST
West Coast: California and Beyond
September 2026 | Date TBD
East Coast and Caribbean Charter Ownership
What You Will Learn
How Charter Ownership Can Reduce the Cost of Ownership
Explore how charter income may help offset operating expenses while learning about potential tax advantages, business structures, depreciation opportunities, and what owners should understand before purchasing.
Choosing the Right Ownership Strategy
Compare revenue-share programs, private ownership, crewed yacht operations, and hybrid models to determine which approach best supports your lifestyle, cruising plans, and financial goals.
Where Your Yacht Can Charter
Learn how destination, seasonality, charter demand, and regional cruising opportunities can affect owner use, management options, and potential charter income.
The Charter Market by the Numbers
Take a closer look at fleet performance, demand, occupancy, potential revenue, and the trends shaping each region’s charter market.
Planning Your Exit Before You Buy
Learn how to protect resale value, prepare for fleet phase-out, and position your yacht for a successful sale when the time comes.
Getting Started: Timing, Insurance, and Financing
Learn when to order your yacht, how to enter a charter program, what financing options may be available, and which insurance considerations could affect your plans. We will also discuss common first-time owner mistakes and how to avoid them.
Owner Success Stories and Lessons Learned
Hear real-world perspectives from yacht owners about what worked, what did not, and which decisions made the greatest difference throughout their ownership journeys.
Live Q&A with Industry Experts and CPA
Bring your questions for an open discussion with yacht ownership specialists, charter professionals, and special guest Glenn Gopman, CPA.
Who Should Attend?
These online seminars are designed for:
- First-time yacht buyers
- Current owners looking to reduce the cost of ownership
- Buyers interested in the financial and operational side of charter ownership
- Anyone considering placing a yacht into a professional charter management program
- Buyers comparing ownership models, charter destinations, and exit strategies
Register for the session that best fits your goals and join us online from wherever you are.
Tax, legal, and financial information presented during these seminars is for general educational purposes only. Attendees should consult their own qualified advisors regarding their individual circumstances.
Reserve Your Spot!
West Coast: California and Beyond
August 27, 2026 | 6 p.m. PST 9 p.m. EST | Live Online Webinar
Presented in partnership with West Coast Multihulls, this session will explore charter ownership opportunities throughout California, Mexico, and other West Coast cruising grounds.
Learn how regional demand, seasonality, yacht location, and owner use can influence charter performance and potential income.
Featured Presenters
- Catamaran Gurus yacht ownership specialists
- Kurt and Guinevere of West Coast Multihulls
- Stephen and Kurt presenting the California charter market
- Glenn Gopman, CPA
- Experienced yacht owners and additional industry experts
Register for the West Coast Seminar
East Coast and Caribbean Charter Ownership
September 2026 | Date TBD | Live Online Webinar
This session will explore charter yacht ownership opportunities throughout the East Coast, Bahamas, Caribbean, and other popular cruising destinations.
Learn about regional charter markets, seasonal demand, owner use, professional charter management, and the factors that can influence fleet performance and potential income.
Featured Presenters
- Catamaran Gurus yacht ownership specialists
- East Coast and Caribbean charter professionals
- Glenn Gopman, CPA
- Experienced yacht owners and additional presenters to be announced
Join the East Coast Seminar Waitlist
