Hi Reader,

In the spirit of transparency and community building, I'm excited to share a glimpse into the Yacht Warriors' journey over the past year and our vision for 2024.

The newsletter - where it all began

It started in 2022 as a personal endeavor: to fill a void in quality online chartering information and to learn more about digital marketing. From articles I would have found useful while planning a charter, Yacht Warriors was born.

Our commitment remains unchanged - to provide content of genuine value based on my chartering experiences and industry insights.

In May 2022, I sent my first newsletter to 26 subscribers! We now connect with nearly 5,000 salty skippers, first-timers, and industry insiders each month. Our goal for 2024? To double this number, continuing to share valuable, firsthand experiences and insights with you.

Charter bookings - an unexpected addition

Initially, booking yacht charters for our readers wasn't on the horizon. However, responding to many reader requests, we began this service in late 2022. While you can book directly with bareboat charter companies, our unique advice and insights add a different dimension to the experience.

Last year, we received 170 charter requests and facilitated 24 charters across 6 companies - a 14% conversion rate. Is that good? It's a start, and with plans for 2024, we aim to improve.

Here's some feedback from some of the recent crews we've worked with:

As some of you know, the Yacht Warriors isn't my full-time pursuit - my main gig is running a private lending business in Texas. However, I'm deeply invested in this venture: my passion for helping others experience the thrill of chartering runs deep.

That's why, as our community grew in 2023, prioritizing exceptional customer service became essential. Enter Emilia, our newest team member and an undeniable superstar. If you've had the pleasure of interacting with her, you know she's fully committed to elevating your charter experiences.

I rarely mention our booking services in these newsletters, as I want to avoid distractions from the primary goal of the newsletter: sharing valuable charter insights and sea stories. But know this – if you ever feel like tapping into our expertise for your next charter, you know where to find us. Consider this my once-in-a-blue-moon plug!

2024 - the year ahead

Looking forward to 2024, we plan to keep delivering content that resonates with our personal sailing experiences. I've got an April BVI couples trip lined up, a potential last-minute summer escapade, and our annual fall guys fishing trip. Suggestions for the fishing trip destination are welcome!

My twice monthly newsletter will continue, and I’m eager to hear any topic suggestions you might have.

Over the past year, I've picked up coding skills and have some exciting plans for the Yacht Warriors website – creating features I'd love as a charter skipper or crew member. We're planning to do it all in-house, so stay tuned for updates!

Thank you for being part of the Yacht Warriors journey. Here's to a 2024 filled with fun adventures out there on on the water!

- Matt Weidert

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