James Fachtmann @ Florida Yacht Group
The Florida Yacht Group Sells, Charters, and Services the world’s top brands of sailing yachts, catamarans, and power boats. The Group consists of several previously independent companies that were acquired from January 2007 to the present by a group of investors (who all love yachting) headed by David Sell. Many of the acquired companies such as Florida Yac
ht Charters and Sales, Inc have operated in Florida's marine industry since 1983. The business has grown considerably with the acquisition of Sailboats Florida, Yacht Sales Florida, and in 2009 Eastern Yachts. Currently the group operates out of 10 locations throughout Florida and the Bahamas with plans for continued growth. James Fachtmann, broker for FYG, has been sailing boats since he was 10 years old. After growing up sailing/racing various boats from Lasers, Zumas, O'day Daysailors, Snipes, and hobies to J24, J29, J30, S2, Catalina, Harmony, Ranger, Hunter, Beneteau, Jeanneau (the list goes on and on and on) in and around the Tampa Bay area, James sailed competitively in New England as a member of the Norwich sailing team. After years of sailing with his twin brother, Richard and his father Bob Fachtmann (Winner of the Boat of the Year Dunedin Yacht Club 4 years), James learned Navigation/ Celestial , Seamanship, and Ship Systems as a US Navy Mid-shipman. James raced on various sailboats that took him to Cuba, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the BVI's. Fachtmann crewed and captained for various companies to include the Sea Scouts, The Moorings, Marina's International, and Yacht Sales Florida. James is currently a USGC Licensed Master Captain 50/100 Ton and a Licensed and Bonded Yacht Broker. While not sailing the Deep Blue, James is either piloting Boeing aircraft for AirTran Airways as an airline pilot, helping clients find their dream yachts, or spending time with family and friends.
