YACHT BROKER
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Our yacht broker Hauts-de-France team helps owners and buyers through European Yacht Brokers’ network. Local brokerage support connects viewings and negotiations with head office, while our qualified lawyer, marketing department and multilingual sales team handle the work needed to progress the transaction.
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EYB supports yacht transactions in Hauts-de-France through a central team and local brokerage assistance, backed by legal, marketing and sales departments.
Your first contact is EYB’s head office. Share the boat’s specifications, present condition, documents and berth in Hauts-de-France so the team can understand what is being offered and provide an initial valuation.
The valuation helps frame the asking price and discussion about the sale. If you decide to proceed, EYB and the owner agree the mandate, including the flat 5% commission and the other terms that govern the appointment.
Once signed, the mandate gives the team a clear basis to coordinate marketing, enquiries and offers. The valuation is an initial view based on the details supplied; it is not a promise that a buyer will pay a particular amount.
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Head office gives the sale one organising point, even when the owner, boat and buyer are in different places. EYB coordinates the campaign, communicates with the seller and links each enquiry to the right person on the team.
For viewings and questions about a berth in Hauts-de-France, local brokerage support can help with arrangements and local context. That assistance complements the central sales process; it does not replace the owner’s role in deciding on offers or agreeing conditions.
EYB’s wider network introduces the listing to international clients, while local knowledge helps turn interest into an informed visit. The team keeps the exchanges connected from first enquiry through completion.
The legal department has a qualified lawyer who prepares the mandate and the contract used for the boat sale. The lawyer also handles registration and other administrative steps relevant to the transaction.
The owner first reviews the mandate, which captures the sale terms agreed with EYB. If an offer is accepted, the sale contract reflects the conditions agreed between the buyer and seller. The paperwork follows the facts of that boat and transaction.
In Hauts-de-France, the same legal support applies to the boat’s sale, with administration handled for the specific vessel. The lawyer coordinates the required documents with the parties as the transaction progresses.
To reach buyers beyond the home marina, EYB’s marketing department uses SEO, social channels and relevant boat-sale platforms in national and international markets.
The material is built around the boat rather than generic promotional claims. Specifications, equipment, condition and owner-supplied history are combined with photographs and a precise location in Hauts-de-France. That gives prospective buyers a useful first view before they contact the sales team.
The campaign can be adjusted as the sale develops. Marketing staff coordinate with sales colleagues to update confirmed information, respond to interest and keep the listing aligned with the owner’s agreed instructions.
Multilingual communication is part of the sales process. EYB’s team handles enquiries from prospective buyers, organises viewings and supports negotiation through to the agreed next steps.
The team works with the owner to answer questions about a boat in Hauts-de-France and coordinate a visit. Where local help is useful, it can support arrangements at the boat’s port. The buyer receives follow-up from the sales team after making an enquiry or attending a viewing.
Price, timing and conditions are discussed with the seller. EYB facilitates those discussions, but the owner decides whether to proceed with an offer.
For a pleasure vessel sold in France, the official pages focus on the transaction deed and the registration record; they do not set out a standalone yacht-broker permit. The paperwork remains the owner’s responsibility to complete. The purchaser should receive the signed sale deed and current registration papers, then check that the correct procedure is used if the boat needs initial registration rather than a simple owner update. The same country-level duties apply in Hauts-de-France. French Ministry for the Sea, buying, selling and registering recreational vessels
When a registered French boat changes hands, the seller begins the digital declaration and provides the buyer’s identity details together with the scanned sale document. The DDTM or DML is the relevant service for the transaction. Keep the boat’s current certificate alongside the deed. Preserve the original invoice and import evidence relevant to VAT, as Union-goods status normally persists while the boat stays in EU customs territory. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft French public service, online recreational vessel procedures
EYB arranges local brokerage support for Hauts-de-France in accordance with these requirements, with a qualified lawyer preparing the sale contract and handling registration. Confirm the recorded owner against the vessel papers and retain copies of the completed transfer documents. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft
If you are looking for a boat in Hauts-de-France, tell EYB the type of boat, your budget and the stretch of coast you prefer. The sales team replies in the relevant languages and puts you in touch with the right local support.
The sales team coordinates enquiries and viewing requests with the owner and local support near the boat’s port in Hauts-de-France. The parties can arrange an independent survey and, if agreed, a sea trial. Timing depends on access, availability and the seller’s approval; the surveyor is independent and the parties agree the scope and practical arrangements in advance.
When you make an offer, EYB passes it to the owner and helps both sides agree the price and conditions. The lawyer then prepares the sale contract, and the purchase moves to deposit and completion, set out below.
The agreed payment sequence starts with a 10% buyer deposit paid into escrow. The sale contract records the conditions attached to the transaction, the person or entity holding the funds and the circumstances in which the deposit is released.
After every agreed condition has been met, the buyer pays the outstanding balance directly to the seller. The parties follow the contract for the specific boat and sale, with EYB coordinating communication around completion.
Seller's checklist
Hauts-de-France includes four marinas listed by European Yacht Brokers. Calais Marina offers 393 berths. Port de plaisance de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has 250 berths and can accommodate boats up to 16 metres. Port de plaisance d’Étaples-sur-Mer contains 200 berths with a limit for boats up to 11 metres. Port de plaisance Vauban Gravelines accepts boats up to 14 metres.
At Calais Marina, entry to Bassin Ouest depends on the tide, with the Henri Hénon bridge opening from two hours before to three hours after high tide. VHF 17 is required for movements in both the outer and inner harbour, while VHF 9 is used within Bassin Ouest. Port de plaisance de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme advises boats to arrive at buoy ATSO about 1.5 hours before high water and follow the marked channel between S1 and S2 for sea access, with deeper-draft vessels favouring larger tidal coefficients. The Saint-Valery lock operates according to the tide and can be passed 1.5 hours before high water, though a hydraulic flush may increase current near the lock. At Port de plaisance d’Étaples-sur-Mer, access is typically from two hours before to two hours after high water, with berthing recommended at high water and strong currents possible at large tidal coefficients.
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A yacht broker can support you with buying or selling a boat in Hauts-de-France. The process includes expert valuation, marketing, and guided viewings by a local broker. A lawyer handles contracts and ensures all France-specific requirements are met, so transactions proceed smoothly and securely.
The mandate and sale contract are prepared by EYB’s qualified lawyer, who also manages registration and other relevant administrative steps for the transaction.
The agreed seller commission is 5% flat. EYB records it in the written mandate for the owner to review before the sale campaign starts.
A buyer can visit by arranging an appointment with the sales team. The seller approves access, and local support can help coordinate the visit at the vessel’s Hauts-de-France berth.
The buyer and seller can agree a survey or sea trial as part of the transaction. They confirm the practical arrangements in advance and use an independent surveyor.
The buyer’s 10% deposit goes into escrow under the agreed sale process. The contract identifies the holder and release conditions. Once every agreed condition is met, the remaining balance is paid directly to the seller.
This page covers the 4 marinas in Hauts-de-France on the EYB list, including Port de plaisance de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Port de plaisance Vauban Gravelines and Port de plaisance d’Étaples-sur-Mer. Each has its own page, linked in the marina section below.
The marketing team combines SEO and social media with relevant boat-sale platforms in domestic and international markets. Sales staff respond to interested buyers in the relevant languages.
Contact head office with the boat’s location in Hauts-de-France and its specifications, condition, equipment and history. EYB can review the information for an initial valuation and outline the sale terms.
4 marinas in Hauts-de-France on our list.
For an initial discussion about selling or buying in Hauts-de-France, contact EYB head office. The team can review the boat’s details, talk through the process and connect you with suitable local assistance.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in France. Call or WhatsApp +33 6 09 99 26 57.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Coordinating office (Olbia): Via Capoverde 2, c/o Delta Center, 07026 Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
Viewings and local enquiries in Hauts-de-France are arranged from this office with brokerage support near the boat’s port.
Calais Marina, Port de plaisance Vauban Gravelines, Port de plaisance de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Port de plaisance d’Étaples-sur-Mer.
Calais Marina, Port de plaisance de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Port de plaisance d’Étaples-sur-Mer, Port de plaisance Vauban Gravelines.
