Yacht Charter 101 is a learning platform and community designed to help ambitious individuals understand and enter the yacht charter brokerage industry. The academy combines practical classes, industry insights, and a growing network of aspiring brokers and professionals already working in the field.

Yacht Charter 101 is for people who are serious about exploring a career in yacht charter brokerage or the wider luxury travel industry. It is particularly valuable for those working onboard yachts, as well as students and professionals interested in entering the superyacht industry.

It is not designed for people looking for quick money or shortcuts. Like any relationship-driven industry, success in yacht charter brokerage requires curiosity, effort, and consistency.

Yacht Charter 101 focuses on the real mechanics of the charter business, not theory. You gain access to over 250 brokerage companies, practical exercises, real-world industry tools, and a community of aspiring brokers and students who have already landed roles in the industry.

Every student can also schedule a 1:1 call with Jochem, something rarely offered in traditional education programs. And the cost... 

The goal of Yacht Charter 101 is to make the industry more accessible for the next generation entering yacht brokerage. Rather than creating a high-ticket course, the focus is on building a long-term network and community that supports people entering the industry.

No prior experience is required. The academy is designed to start with the fundamentals and gradually guide you through how the charter industry works, from terminology and contracts to how brokers find clients and close deals.

Yes. While relationships are important in yachting, many professionals enter the industry without prior connections. What matters most is understanding how the business works, positioning yourself professionally, and approaching the right companies. The academy gives you both the knowledge and the starting points to do exactly that.

The academy is primarily designed for those interested in becoming a Yacht Charter Broker. However, the knowledge is also valuable for roles within yacht management companies, charter operations, charter marketing, and other commercial roles within the superyacht industry.

The academy cannot guarantee employment, but it is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and access needed to begin conversations with brokerage companies. With over 250 companies to approach and a community of people entering the industry together, you will be significantly better prepared to pursue opportunities.

Students gain access to the Yacht Charter 101 Community, where questions can be asked, ideas shared, and opportunities discussed. Inside the alumni network, job openings and industry insights are also regularly shared. Students in the academy are also welcome to schedule a 1:1 call with Jochem.

Skool is the platform where the Yacht Charter 101 community and academy are hosted. It combines learning content with a community environment where students can interact, ask questions, and stay connected with others entering the industry.

The academy is designed to be flexible and self-paced. Each chapter is divided into short, practical classes that you can complete whenever it suits you. Most students work through the material over several weeks, but you will have lifetime access and can revisit the content at any time.

If you go through the first chapter and feel the academy is not for you, simply reach out. You will receive a full refund, no questions asked. The goal is to ensure that everyone inside the academy genuinely benefits from it.