Your nautical event specialist on the French Riviera
THE ARTHAUD YACHTING COMPANY
Founded over twenty years ago by a family recognized for its passion and nautical professionalism, Arthaud Yachting is the ideal partner for the success of your nautical events. Now a member of the Columbus Yachts group, our team has been reinforced with fresh expertise, while keeping the values that have forged its solid reputation. Having organised a multitude of custom events over the years, our team will advise you and accompany you for an unforgettable experience in total security. The team of Arthaud Yachting is composed of nautical professionals who are passionate about boats, with perfect knowledge of the yachting environment. Their efficient organisation will guarantee the success of your project. Arthaud Yachting guarantees moments of sharing around various activities in order to reinforce your teams, create dynamic cohesion and optimize the performance of your company: team building, incentive programmes and the organisation of seminars. A warm welcome and first class services have largely contributed to the reputation of Arthaud Yachting. A company that has surrounded itself with an exceptional team for your total satisfaction in order to transform a seminar, conference or business meeting into an exceptional and unforgettable event. Communicate, sustain your image, valorise your expertise and inform your target: these are the keys to developing your business.
OUR TEAM
HUGO PRAT
CEO
Hugo’s greatest passion is the sea. From his youngest age, at 10 years old he began navigating in competitions on-board sailing dinghies and then mono-hull sailing boats, before deciding at 18 years old to specialize himself in studies of the yachting industry. He graduated in 2009 with a bachelor degree in the nautical industry and then began working in a well-known charter company in Cannes. He joined the company Arthaud Yachting in 2011 as Marketing Director, before becoming CEO in 2016. Due to his solid experience of the industry and excellent network base in the yachting sector, Hugo is a precious asset as a representative to charter your yacht for the season.
KRISTINE RIBAUD
Charter Broker and Marketing Coordinator
Passionate about the sea, Kristine has spent every summer since her childhood boating with her father. A passion that led her to move from Paris to the South of France to pursue her dream of working in the yachting industry after graduating with a master’s degree in international business and luxury management.
Trilingual, she thrives in multicultural environments as she was raised in a bicultural family (American mother and French father).
Her 5 years’ experience in the luxury industry and 4 years as a charter broker forged her sense of organization and relationship skills.
Artistically driven, she spends her free time painting seascapes and ocean themed artworks. Kristine will accompany you at best in all your yachting dreams to make magic happen!
LOÏC MILCENT
Day Charter Specialist
Originally from Cannes, Loïc grew up with his feet in the water, developing a passion for the sea and boats from an early age. An adventurer at heart, he explored the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean aboard a sailing boat, discovering the wild coasts of Corsica and the enchanting landscapes of the island of Elba in Italy. His love of boating naturally turned into a desire to work in the world of yachting. Thanks to his in-depth knowledge of the region and his eye for detail, Loïc will be able to advise and support you in creating unique, tailor-made experiences at sea.
GABRIELE PRESUTTO
Day charter specialist
Gabriele grew up on the French Riviera, spending his time windsurfing, sailing catamarans, and enjoying boat trips with his family. His love for the sea started early and naturally led him to the yachting industry. He speaks French, English, and Italian fluently, and holds both French and Italian nationalities. At Arthaud Yachting, Gabriele works alongside Loïc as a project manager, handling day charters, speed boat transfers, and maxi catamaran rentals. Friendly, reliable, and client-focused, he makes sure each booking runs smoothly and that every experience is memorable.
POLINA KUPRINA
Charter Assistant
Polina grew up in a family deeply connected to the maritime world, with a father who is a naval engineer, she has always had a deep love for the sea, travel, and diverse cultures. Trilingual in Russian, French, and English, she combines an international outlook with an innate sense of service and creativity. After settling on the French Riviera during her teenage years, Polina fell in love with Cannes — a city she naturally returned to after completing her studies at the Sorbonne in Paris. Her two years of experience as a wedding planner refined her attention to detail, organization, and aesthetic sense. Today, she brings that same passion and expertise to the world of yachting, creating bespoke, refined, and unforgettable experiences on the water for clients.
CAROLINE PLASSIT
Accountant
Caroline was born near HÖI AN, a coastal city in Vietnam. She began her professional career at Vietnam Airlines in the field of the international tourism. Her multiple travels have allowed her to discover France where she decided to settle permanently. She first worked and gained knowledge in management and corporate accounting in a Parisian firm. Wishing to return to the field of international tourism, she decided to move to the French Riviera and joins Arthaud Yachting team. Rigorous, organized, open minded and friendly, Caroline ensures the financial management of the company.
THOMAS AUTHIER
SEO & Webmaster
Thomas is the Internet Swiss knife, the geek of our team. Enthusiastic and hardworking, Thomas graduated from Oxford Brookes University where he used to love punting on sunny days. He thoroughly enjoys working in constantly changing environments like the yachting industry, and help companies get more business by deploying advanced SEO techniques. His company : YES!Design
Thomas is also passionate about sailing and has sailed the Greek Islands and crossed the Atlantic in 2017 on a Centurion 45S – sailboat from the Wauquiez shipyard. One the best & worst experience of his life! Just ask him !
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ARTHAUD YACHTING 100% tailor-made
Whether alongside or at sea, sail or motor, our nautical solutions adapt to your private and corporate events. From the family sailing boat to the luxury yacht for your trade fairs, for a team building regatta or a convivial day on a catamaran, the diversity of our offers will give you full satisfaction for each of your projects.
Reap the immediate benefits of high added-value sea activities, a real boost for your brand image. The creation of a 100% tailor-made event.
With its culture of quality, the Arthaud Yachting team will adapt to your needs and work hand-in-hand with you to develop a turnkey solution. A successful seminar must be carefully thought out and organised according to your requirements, which is why Arthaud Yachting provides a single contact person who is in charge of assisting you with the organisation of your event. We propose the full management of your event, from the commercial proposition up to the big day, while scrupulously respecting your budget and planning constraints.
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Since 1995, Arthaud Yachting has had the opportunity to work for a multitude of companies. We have always been able to listen to their requirements and pay attention to details in order to organize their “incentive and “team-building” events by proposing a panel of adapted and creative activities. Our experience allows us to quickly determine the needs and wants of our clients and to answer favorably thanks to our expertise of the nautical industry and knowledge of the French Riviera.
