10/10/2026
From surfboards to superyachts, Manu Deceuninck has always found his way back to the water.
Long before yachting became his profession, sailing and water sports were already a defining part of his life. He competed at the highest level and took part in seven World Championships, developing the discipline and determination that would later shape his career as an entrepreneur.
More than 18 years ago, that career started rather differently: selling surfboards from the back of his car.
What followed was a gradual journey into the world of luxury yachting. Manu built his business through hard work, an instinct for opportunity and above all, personal relationships with his clients.
Today, he works with some of the most prestigious names in yachting, but the motivation behind it remains remarkably similar to where it all began. A genuine love for the water, an entrepreneurial mindset and the drive to keep moving forward.
For Manu, yachting has never simply been a business. It is the world he grew up in, the industry he built his career around and a passion he still shares with every client he meets.
Meet Manu. Welcome to Yacht Consult.
