Our service

We are EMCI certified yachtbrokers and valuers

To achieve the best outcome for both seller and buyer we offer a very full range of end-to-end services. Some might call it a package but at Contest Brokerage we work closely with each client to arrive at the individual match-perfect solution for an eased sale and purchase.

Professional services


While we advise and act for clients with yachts located worldwide, we also have an increasing number of distant owners returning to our Medemblik base to gain the benefits of our full concierge sales service.

Here in Holland, returning yachts can be refreshed and made ready for best presentation in either our heated 6,300m2 showroom and halls or on our pristine 4,000m2 hard standing that has 40 marina berths alongside for slipping and trials. That preparation for sale may include a simple valeting, polishing and antifouling or, for full optimisation, repairor refit of hull, interior, engineering or rig, all managed and completed onsite in the workshops of MYS, our Contest Group’s own yacht care division. With seller and buyer engaged, we can also assist with full professional services ranging through:

  • Insurance
  • Ship's registration
  • Mortgage supervision
  • Customs and Excise

Then of course there’s delivery and that we help with, too, be it near or far, by truck or ship or under own sail – and for that we’ll even help find you the right crew.

So if you’re buying or selling, come and talk to us at Contest Brokerage.

Representation at most major international and national boatshows

Advertisements in various important national and international yacht magazines.

Extended data based marketing and modern internetsite www.contestbrokerage.nl which allows us to circulate information on newly listed yachts to the maximum number of interested people. Clients funds are lodged in our escrow account and all our professional activities are covered by indemnity insurance.

Member of the Association of Shipbrokers and the HISWA yachtbrokers section

Membership of these organisations requires that all our activities are regulated by strict rules.

Berths available close to our offices in Medemblik with direct access to the IJsselmeer. Full services provided for in finance, insurance, ships registration, inspections, valuation, supervision of mortgage registration and VAT statements. Full yard facilities: craning, repairs etc. Registered Chambre of Commerce Hoorn, the Netherlands no. 36045709

Our heated indoor sales facility with its deck-level, walkaround access straight onto each boat.

Returning sun and salt faded glass fibre and tired teak decks to their former glory, saves not only disappointed viewings but speeds and eases sales at higher prices, the buyer pleased at not having to undertake such work. And in our heated indoor sales facility  with its deck-level, walkaround access straight onto each boat, there’s simply no better way to show and sell your yacht.

The combination of these factors

Why Contest Brokerage?

Full service

Full service and dedicated personal approach

Certified yachtbrokers

We are EMCI certified yachtbrokers and valuers