Contact & FAQ

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when it matters.

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Four ways to
reach us.

We keep response times short and conversations direct. Whether you want to book a call, send a message or simply ask a question — choose the channel that suits you best.

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15-min intro call

Pick a time that suits you and speak directly with one of the founders — no sales process, no gatekeeping.

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+44 751 110 2293

Available during European business hours. For urgent matters outside hours, WhatsApp is the fastest route.

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Direct Message

The quickest way to reach the team with a short question or to share photos of a project or vessel.

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Email
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For detailed enquiries, proposals or any documentation you'd like to share — email is the right channel.

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The Team

The people behind
the work.

Yachting Europe is founded and run by two people with decades of first-hand experience on the water.

Stephanie Lubbers
Co-Founder & Director

Stephanie Lubbers

TU Delft engineer turned Chief Stewardess and Purser. Specialist in crew, guest experience, interior operations and the Yachting Europe Academy.

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Christopher W. Dougall
Co-Founder & Director

Christopher W. Dougall

America's Cup race sailor, superyacht captain and former private security company founder. Specialist in brokerage, yacht management and racing.

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For time-sensitive matters, WhatsApp or a direct call is always the fastest route.

Every enquiry is treated with complete confidentiality
We aim to respond to all messages as quickly as possible
Every message is read and handled by a senior member of the team
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Our Office

Based in Sofia,
operating across Europe.

Address 7 Han Asparuh St
Floor 2, Office 4
1463 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone +44 751 110 2293
Operating Hours Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 18:00 CET
Urgent matters: WhatsApp
FAQ

Common questions
answered.

A starting point for common questions — and if you would like to go deeper, book a 15-minute call and we will answer everything directly.

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We offer yacht management, brokerage (buying, selling, chartering), crew recruitment, refit and project management, and racing & regatta support. We also run the Yachting Europe Academy for aspiring and experienced crew. All services are delivered by a small senior team — not junior account managers.
Yacht owners looking for operational or advisory support, captains and officers seeking crew placements or management partnerships, and people entering or advancing careers in yachting through our Academy. We work with motor yachts, sailing yachts, and racing programmes across Europe.
We are based in Sofia, Bulgaria and operate across the Mediterranean and Northern European waters. Our network covers major ports, shipyards and marinas from the Balearics and French Riviera to Croatia, Greece and beyond.
Pricing is specific to each engagement — a crew placement, a refit project and an ongoing management contract all have very different scopes. We are always transparent about costs and will provide a clear proposal before any work begins. The initial consultation is free.
We aim to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible. For urgent matters, WhatsApp is the fastest route — we actively monitor it during and outside of business hours for active clients.
Both. We work on project-by-project engagements — a single refit, a sale transaction, a crew search — as well as ongoing management relationships. We will structure our involvement around what actually makes sense for your situation.
The Academy supports people entering the yachting industry and crew looking to advance their careers. We offer courses, CV services, mentoring, interview preparation and placement support. It is run by people who have actually worked on yachts — not just trained trainers.
Yes, fully independent. We do not take undisclosed commissions from yards, suppliers or charter companies. When we recommend a shipyard or a piece of equipment, it is because we believe it is the right choice for you — not because we have a financial arrangement with the supplier.