FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 12, 2026
Island Yacht Charters Joins Niche Watercraft as Authorized Caribbean Representative and Exclusive Authorized Charter Partner
[ANACORTES, WA – October 12, 2026 – Niche Watercraft is excited to announce that Island Yacht Charters has officially joined as an Authorized Representative of the Niche Brand Family, which includes Blue Jacket Yachts, Bruckmann+Ellis Yachts and Whitacre Catamarans, for the Caribbean. Island Yacht Charters will also serve as the brand family’s exclusive Authorized Charter Partner. A Blue Jacket 40 is already proudly a part of the Island Yacht Charters fleet, and the company plans to update its fleet over the next several years exclusively with Blue Jacket Yachts.
Island Yacht Charters is led by President Andrea King, who has been with the company since 1989. Under her leadership, the company has been the exclusive Caribbean dealer for Island Packet Yachts and Blue Jacket Yachts, selling more than 65 new Island Packets into its fleet and private management program. It also earned the number one worldwide dealership ranking for five consecutive years. Today, Andrea - in honor of her late husband Skip - leads an experienced team of marine industry professionals and brings that expertise to the Island Yacht Charters charter and management program, offering clients an exceptional Caribbean yacht ownership experience. For more information, visit: https://www.iyc.vi/.
About Niche Watercraft LLC:
Niche Watercraft LLC is an Anacortes, Washington-based marine company with offices in Erie, PA and Belfast, ME, dedicated to acquiring and revitalizing premier American sailboat brands and partnering with premium quality internationally produced power and sailboat brands. Founded by industry veteran Mike Mullenberg, Niche Watercraft is relaunching Blue Jacket Yachts, Bruckmann Yachts and Whitacre Catamarans and recently was appointed as US West coast factory dealer representative for X-Yachts of Denmark. Niche brings seasoned design, marketing and sales distribution leadership commitment to the premium boat buyer. The Niche vision strategy focuses on a personalized purchase experience for premium quality small-batch, semi-custom sail, power, and catamaran customers. More information is available online at nichewatercraft.com.
Media Contact: Mike Mullenberg | info@nichewatercraft.com
