Charlie Birkett left school at 16 to follow his passion for sailing. In 2004, he co-founded Y.CO with Gary Wright.
With slightly different traits and skillsets, Charlie and Gary’s responsibilities as CEO and Chairman, complement one another. They think the same way and share the same vision, bringing a fresh approach to yachting. Y.CO is disruptive and challenges the status quo. It is an innovative, dynamic and young company, driven by creativity and passion.
Today, Y.CO is a full services yacht company managing over 100 of the largest and most complex yachting operations out of 3 offices worldwide with a team of over 100.