The Big BOAT Interview: Toby McLaurin, sales director Ocean Independence

This week Cécile caught up with experienced broker, enthusiastic sailor, and industry insider Toby McLaurin. He started his career as a shipwright but soon found out he was better suited to sales than carpentry. He tells us how he got started, shares his best sailing story – it involves a Dutchman who fell overboard during an Atlantic crossing – and discusses recent trends, including the sailing market, the rise of catamarans, conversions, and the lasting impact of the war in Ukraine and the sanctions. Ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show where Ocean Independence will display the Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring, he also raises the question, is it time for the yachting industry to rethink what a yacht show really is.

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