Betty De Varona
Before founding Yachting Experts, Betty excelled as a sales and marketing manager for BellSouth. Taking her 13 years of corporate marketing experience she transitioned to the boating industry where she could combine her extensive advertising background with her love of the boating lifestyle. Betty enhanced her knowledge of the business by applying her expertise to the boating industry as a sales and marketing manager for several prestigious boating dealerships.
In 2009, Yachting Experts was founded to cater to South Florida and Latin American audiences, designed to fulfill the desires of boating enthusiasts by providing them with superior customer service and invaluable insight into the boating market. Betty embodies the spirit of Yachting Experts by infusing passion and determination to all aspects of her business.
She is proud to lead a staff of likeminded yacht brokers to represent Yachting Experts and the values of complete customer satisfaction. It is for this reason that Betty maintains strong relationships with customers and associates alike, possessing an innate ability to combine her business with her pleasure.
Born & raised in Miami to Cuban parents, she embraces her roots and the city she has seen grow. Actively involved in various non-profit organizations she strives in creating a balance between family, career & community. Her children Sebastian & Zoe are no strangers to the industry, and can be found promoting the family business through a variety of venues. “Boating is a family activity, and our family personifies the lifestyle”, she adds.
Promoting education, within the industry & the professionals that make up Yachting Experts is one of her goals. “Knowledge is power, and we believe that our customers need to know that they are dealing with professionals that can serve as consultants and concierges in yachting.” As a Certified Professional Yacht Broker herself, she instills the need to be involved in the education process to the Yachting Experts staff. She possesses a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Florida International University and is proud to see the astronomical growth of the college and the city. “I am blessed to be part of a such a dynamic & fun industry, I could not imagine doing anything else!”.
Specializes In: New, Brokerage and Pre-Owned. Cabo Yachts, Mag Bay Yachts, Riviera Yachts, Carver Yachts, Ferretti Group, Azimut Yachts, Hatteras Yachts, Sea Ray Yachts. Sport Fishing and Motor Yachts. American & European Built.
The Yachting Experts Team
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Betty De Varona
Principal, Marketing & Sales, CPYBametconsetetur
Before founding Yachting Experts, Betty excelled as a sales and marketing manager for BellSouth. Taking her 13 years of corporate marketing experience she transitioned to the boating industry where she could combine her extensive advertising READ MORE
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Frank De Varona
Vice President, Sales, CPYB
Frank De Varona’s passion for boating began as a child in Puerto Rico, where he worked on boats as a mean to fulfill his passion. He left Puerto Rico to attend post secondary education in New England, READ MORE
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Bric Peeples
Growing up in South Florida gave me my taste of boating at an early age. My first trip to the Bahamas was at age two, and I landed my first Captain job aboard a 53’ Hatteras at age 17. READ MORE
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Greg Morrison
Greg has made boating a part of his life ever since he could walk. He grew up in the Marshall Islands where he would spend his days offshore fishing, spear fishing, and wake boarding. READ MORE
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Ernesto Garrido
Born and raised in South Florida, I come from a long line of experienced boaters. Both my father and brother were boat captains and our endless summers consisted of island hopping in the beautiful Bahamas. READ MORE
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Mason Waters
Mason Waters. Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. Since I was 5 years old, I have been on a boat. The love and passion all started when I first went to the keys back in 1998! Ever since that first trip, I have had this constant obsession with the ocean and all that comes with it. READ MORE
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Mike Catania
Mike has been on the water since 1973 starting on fishing boats in Southern California. At the age of 19, he obtained his USGC 100 ton license. Since this time he has upgraded to and has held for the last 25 years his 3000 ton master oceans USCG license and also obtained his MCA 3000 ton Master license. READ MORE