Foster's Yacht Services

Foster's Yacht Services 🛥️ Premier Yacht Refits | Customization | Repairs
🏆 Excellence in Craftsmanship Since 1986
🌎 Trusted by Owners, Captains & Industry Elites

Leading the industry in repairs, renovations and service since 1986!

This Labor Day, we recognize the skilled hands, experience, and dedication behind every detail.From complex refits to th...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the skilled hands, experience, and dedication behind every detail.

From complex refits to the finishing touches, great work on the water starts with the people who take pride in doing the job right.

To our team, our industry partners, and every marine professional who keeps South Florida’s yachting community moving—thank you for your craftsmanship and commitment.

Happy Labor Day from Foster’s Yacht Services. ⚓️

09/05/2026

The global migration of superyachts relies on an elite network of shoreside agency support.

In Episode 08 of the Foster's Yacht Services Podcast, Joe Dargavage discusses the regional expansion of United Island & Yacht USA I Bahamas. Utilizing more than two decades of international maritime experience, his organization provides critical logistical support for massive 200-foot vessels operating throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Listen to the experts defining the future of maritime management. Stream the full episode today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

Global superyacht operations rely on an unseen network of logistical precision.Episode 08 of the Foster’s Yacht Services...
09/04/2026

Global superyacht operations rely on an unseen network of logistical precision.

Episode 08 of the Foster’s Yacht Services Podcast features Joe Dargavage, Founder and Partner of United Island & Yacht USA I Bahamas. This conversation examines the complex shoreside infrastructure required to support superyachts navigating between the U.S. and the Bahamas. We detail the uncompromising operational realities of international customs clearance, 24/7 itinerary planning, and the economic impact of the superyacht sector.

Listen to the experts defining the future of maritime management.

Stream the full episode today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

09/02/2026

Comprehensive marine insurance is essential because third-party negligence is entirely out of an owner's control.

In this clip from our podcast, Newcoast Director of Yacht Insurance Laura Sherrod highlights a textbook example of unforeseen liability. She recounts how an anchored 201-foot superyacht in St. Barts sustained damage from an unmanned center console simply due to a missing kill switch protocol. This conversation emphasizes why elite risk management is a non-negotiable component of maritime asset ownership.

Listen to the experts defining the future of marine asset protection. Stream the full episode today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

08/31/2026

In the yachting sector, speed and cheap labor are the enemies of asset preservation.

During our latest episode, Dennis Foster and Laura Sherrod highlight the uncompromising reality of marine insurance claims. Underwriters demand that repairs are executed flawlessly to prevent compounding future liabilities. Owners who attempt to cut costs with unqualified or rushed contractors ultimately absorb the financial burden when those substandard repairs inevitably fail. Protecting a multi-million-dollar asset requires partnering with shipyards that deliver absolute precision.

Discover the executive reality of marine risk management. Listen to the full episode across all major platforms: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

08/30/2026

In the marine industry, the difference between a total loss and a full recovery often comes down to the quality of the shipyard.

In this clip from Episode 07 of the Foster’s Yacht Services Podcast, Laura Sherrod, Director of Yacht Insurance at Newcoast, discusses a critical aspect of marine claims. While many in the industry are quick to write off a damaged vessel as a total loss, true asset preservation requires a shipyard capable of uncompromising, executive-level repairs. She highlights how Dennis Foster's legendary work on a damaged 55' Sea Ray serves as the industry standard for marine restoration.

Stream the full conversation on your preferred platform today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

08/30/2026

The definition of a yacht has evolved, and so have the operational and financial stakes.

Newcoast Director of Yacht Insurance, Laura Sherrod, discusses the staggering inflation of vessel values. An 80-foot vessel once made an owner the "king of the world," but today, the global superyacht market effectively begins at 30 meters. With transatlantic capabilities and exponentially higher financial entry points, modern yacht ownership is no longer just a personal passion—it requires the rigorous operational and risk management structure of a corporate business.

Ensure your asset is managed correctly. Stream Episode 07 of the Foster's Yacht Services podcast on your preferred platform today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

08/29/2026

The evolution of South Florida’s waterfront is a testament to the growth of the global yachting industry.

During our latest episode of the Foster's Yacht Services podcast, Newcoast Director of Yacht Insurance, Laura Sherrod, reflects on her family's long-standing history in the region. She shares an incredible piece of local heritage, recounting a time when Key Biscayne was operated entirely as a coconut farm, without a bridge, and completely unrecognizable from the marine epicenter it is today. This historical perspective underscores the rapid development and increasing complexity of the maritime sector we operate in.

Discover the history and reality of the marine trades. Listen to the full episode across all major platforms: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

Comprehensive asset protection in the maritime industry requires a profound understanding of operational risk.Episode 07...
08/28/2026

Comprehensive asset protection in the maritime industry requires a profound understanding of operational risk.

Episode 07 of the Foster’s Yacht Services Podcast is now live across all platforms. This week, Dennis Foster sits down with Laura Sherrod, Director of Yacht Insurance at Newcoast, to discuss the uncompromising realities of global marine risk management. Drawing from over 30 years of experience—and a foundation built on the floor of the Merrill-Stevens Shipyard—Laura breaks down the complexities of insuring modern superyachts. From rising vessel values to severe storm exposure and crew liability, this episode provides an executive-level look at what it truly takes to protect a marine asset.

Ensure your vessel is properly protected.

Stream the full episode on your preferred platform today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

08/27/2026

A widespread reluctance to mentor the next generation is crippling the maritime workforce.

In this excerpt of Episode 06 of the Foster's Yacht Services podcast, CEO Dennis Foster discusses the root cause of the current industry talent shortage: veteran professionals withholding knowledge due to job insecurity. This failure to train competent successors affects every level of marine operations, drastically reducing the pool of qualified captains, deckhands, and charter crew.

Listen to the experts who understand the realities of the maritime trades.

Stream the full episode today: https://linktr.ee/fostersyacht

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