SYH History

Our amazing team is comprised of leading professionals from the maritime, yachting, membership club and finance sectors. Together, we bring over 100 years worth of expertise to the company as we pioneer an exclusive and unique members club at sea.

September, 2003
September, 2003

President & CEO - The World

The Residents Committee retained Precise Hospitality Management to save the operation and James St. John ultimately became the first successful President & CEO at The World - Residences at Sea.

February, 2005
February, 2005

Rebel Billionaire

Gabriel Baldinucci secures a spot as a finalist in Sir Richard Branson's "Quest for the Best" competition and joins the Virgin Group.

May, 2007
May, 2007

Operations - The World

Dale Moffitt joins the management team aboard The World - Residences at Sea as Chief Concierge and is later promoted to manage the front of house operation in a direct supporting role to the General Manager.

January, 2008
January, 2008

Virgin Voyages Concept

Gabriel Baldinucci works closely with Virgin's team on their offering to the cruise industry.

November, 2007
November, 2007

Resident Services - The World

Paulina Drzewiecka joins The World - Residences at Sea in the responsible role as Director of Member Services.

May, 2009
May, 2009

Precise Hospitality Management

James St. John returns to lead luxury projects with Precise Hospitality Management in the UK, South Africa, Seychelles and Zambia.

June, 2010
June, 2010

Presidential Consultation

James St. John is requested to travel with former President Bill Clinton to advise on the rebuilding of the country after the massive earthquake.

March, 2012
March, 2012

Operations - Precise Hospitality

Dale Moffitt joins Precise Hospitality Management and works on luxury projects in Panama, Tanzania, Malawi and Greece.

July, 2018
July, 2018

Superyacht Blockchain Summit

Matthew and Thomas Locastro began planning a superyacht blockchain summit for the 2019 Monaco F1 race. After networking on yachts and parties throughout the South of France, they met the owner of a 286 ft yacht who agreed to partner with them.

October, 2018
October, 2018

Operational Planning Experience

The Locastros worked with the yacht owner’s management and crew to plan the event, giving them detailed operational planning experience for hosting events onboard yachts of this size range.

October, 2018
October, 2018

Best Boutique Hotel Accolade

Operated by Precise Hospitality Management, the renowned Iconic Santorini Hotel is named 'Best Boutique Hotel on a Global Level.’

February, 2019
February, 2019

Ritz Carlton Yacht Club

James St. John met with Ritz Carlton Yacht Club senior management and was later retained by Savills on their behalf  to consult on possible interest in a residential vessel project.

May, 2019
May, 2019

Residential Ship Consultation

Precise Hospitality Management begins consultation for the Aqua Sirena project, an Australian entry into the residential ship market based on converting a retired cruise vessel.

November, 2020
November, 2020

Superyacht Holdings Founded

Thomas and Matthew launch Superyacht Holdings and begin developing the operational planning for a private club aboard a yacht.

September, 2022
September, 2022

Yacht Construction Projects

Successfully raised capital for the completion of two separate yacht construction projects.

June, 2021
June, 2021

Shared Usage Concept

Partnered with the owner of a 236ft yacht, utilizing unused weeks to host summits in the Mediterranean and Red Sea. Brought UHNW individuals, thought leaders and super connectors together as pilots for a shared usage concept where people who do not know each other share a superyacht.

December, 2021
December, 2021

Superyacht Charters

Partnered with the owner of a 282 foot long yacht and charged guests by the stateroom for NYE in St. Barts and separately for time on board throughout the Caribbean.

February, 2022
February, 2022

Test Marketing on Various Yachts

April, 2022
April, 2022

Financial Conference Events

Partnered with a yacht owner to host marketing events at a financial conference in the Bahamas. Brought on groups of prospective members and led tours around the yacht where we began to get live feedback on the club concept.

August, 2022
August, 2022

Superyacht Selection

Traveled throughout Europe touring various high stateroom count yachts evaluating which were suitable for our program.

March, 2023
March, 2023

Athens Yacht Inspection

March, 2023
March, 2023

Istanbul Yacht Inspection

April, 2023
April, 2023

Istanbul Yacht Inspection #2

September, 2023
September, 2023

Monaco Yacht Show

Partnered with the owner of a 279-foot superyacht to jointly market his vessel and our private club. Superyacht Holdings is announced publicly at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show.

February, 2024
February, 2024

M/Y Victorious in South Florida

Brought the superyacht to South Florida for a detailed program evaluation held over a three-month period. Eighteen events took place onboard and over five hundred qualified visitors were toured in collaboration with the Family Office Association, Association for Corporate Growth, Trivest, Bank of America and the Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation.

May, 2024
May, 2024

Members Club at Sea

Based on feedback during the program in South Florida,  we launched a unique private club at sea, providing membership and equity ownership in a world class superyacht.

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