The Hanseatic yacht broker Arne Schmidt celebrates his company’s AS-Yachts 25th anniversary on the 50th boot in Düsseldorf. “As exhibitor, I have attended the show without interruption for the past 44 years!”, says Schmidt, who is looking forward to this year’s show.

AS-Yachts’ core business lies in the agency for high quality yachts, new and used, sail and motor. Countless yachts have found new owners through AS-Yachts. As one of very few agencies in Europe the company is also specialised in the trade with commercial ships. The company’s services are tailored to the individual demands of their clients. For Arne Schmidt, Hanseatic traditions and values are the natural basis for a successful business relationship.

Currently, Herbert Dahm’s 22-metre Jongert 2200 “Inspiration” is for sale through AS-Yachts. Dahm developed this yacht, that in its time set standards for large yachts, for his personal use. Dahm had configured his own dream-yacht for a planned circumnavigation but also for us as a racing boat. The yacht has continuously been upgraded and had a thorough re-fit in 2012.