HYMC: Greek Captains Launch Club to Boost Prospects of Professional Yachting
A small group of Greece’s industry leading superyacht captains have joined forces to create the Hellenic Yacht Masters Club (HYMC) to advance the prospects of the country’s yachting industry.
Founded initially in 2021 and presented officially on January 18, HYMC looks to provide yacht masters with collaboration, training, and networking opportunities based on the belief that collaboration, mutual respect are the cornerstones of professional excellence.
“The aim of the club’s foundation is to protect the legacy and advance the prospects of professional yachting,” HYMC President Dimitris Maroulis said during the event held in Athens for the club’s official presentation.
The event was attended by institutional representatives from the Greek shipping and tourism sectors, as well as individuals with a significant activity in the yachting industry.
During the event, the club’s members invited fellow captains, yacht owners and those active in the shipping industry to team up due to the mutual interest in yachting.
“Combining a shared enthusiasm and creative energy, our members are determined to preserve the timeless traditions of the yachting world,” Maroulis added.
According to Maroulis, HYMC members will aim to always improve the Greek yachting industry with evolving, sustainable practices. At meetings, club members are expected to bring forward novel and progressive ideas that will set new objectives and bring a positive impact on the industry, through day-to-day duties and by exerting their influence on crew and passengers. Moreover, HYMC will also develop action plans that address climate change and the environmental crisis.
HYMC’s Board of Directors includes Captain Emmanouil Klimataras (Vice President), Captain Alexandros Skaris (Treasurer), Captain Michael Deliezas (Secretary) and Captain Nikolaos Kassidiaris (Board Member). In total, HYMC includes 23 superyacht captains (members).
According to data, the yachting industry contributes some 1.5 percent to Greece’s GDP.