NORFOLK YACHT AGENCY
In 50 years we have built an envied reputation for our total boat buying and selling package. We have extensive knowledge of all aspects of buying, owning and selling a boat. Our consistently high standards of integrity and professionalism make us the first choice of many.
We normally have over 100 boats for sale on site. Our sales teams are available 7 days a week to guide you through the choice, offer advice and help arrange your purchase.
All new boats are sold under manufacturer's warranty. Our company-owned stock boats are offered with a range of warranties. We can also organise an independent survey for any used boat.
We offer a part exchange facility on all our boats. We can also put you in touch with reputable and knowledgeable providers of finance and insurance.
We have a qualified and well respected RYA instructor available for a wide range of tuition. See our training page for more information. Successful completion of a training course is increasingly a requirement for insurance and for boating on European waterways.
Our after sales back up is second to none. Our service centre at Brundall has full facilities for lift out, service, repairs and preparation of your new boat.
All of our sales crew, valeters and service centre engineers are professionally qualified to handle the boats we buy, sell and service. The majority of our team hold helmsman’s qualifications, ranging from power boat level 2 to RYA day skipper and several members of the crew are yachtmasters.
Every member of our team is passionate about boating; many own boats and some have been in the boating world for generations. We will happily discuss any aspect of boat ownership with you.
We want you to find the perfect boat to suit your needs. At Norfolk Yacht Agency we provide the right service to help you get the most out of your boating. Please call us on 01603 713434
MANAGING DIRECTOR
BRUNDALL OFFICE
James was a keen boater from an early age and in 1989 moved to Norfolk to take a position at NYA as a junior Broker. Seeing opportunities for growth he bought into the business, then in 2003 became sole owner. Since then sales have more than doubled. Services have widened with the development of the NYA Service Centre, moorings and Private Charter. Orchestrator of NYA Cruising Club, Early in 2025 nya acquired st olaves marina a 12 acre site with 160 moorings on floating pontoons, a 50 tonne travel hoist and hard standing for 80 boats. James is an enthusiastic supporter of social boating events.
SALES MANAGER
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Matt came to NYA in 2005. With a degree in maritime business studies from the University of Southampton, boating was a family passion when Matt was growing up in Norfolk. Indeed his family were customers of NYA. A keen boating enthusiast and RYA Day Skipper, Matt now heads the sales team at our Brundall office.
CHARTER MANAGER / SALES SUPPORT
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Chris joined NYA in 2015. With a passion for the Norfolk Broads and boating in general he started his career working for a large Norfolk based Hire Fleet. He has been responsible for the day to day running of our Charter Fleet since 2020 & supports the sales team at our Brundall office.
BROKER / IT SYSTEMS
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Jason has been with NYA for many years having worked in the boating business around the UK since leaving school. Jason has kayaked much of the broads and is also a keen Paraglider pilot and competes within the sport at a national level. In addition to his boat sales, his IT skills are invaluable to the company.
ADMINISTRATOR
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Danni joined NYA in 2010. Having previously worked as a mortgage broker she is well used to handling paperwork efficiently. In addition to the general day to day administration of the Brundall office Danni deals with the various NYA Moorings.
SALES MANAGER
HORNING OFFICE
Chris has been with NYA since 1998, as the company’s Sales Manager since 2003. Chris is a keen boat owner, having grown up on the Norfolk Broads messing about in dinghies and canoes and has progressed his interest to RYA/MCA Yachtmaster level. He’s now responsible for the smooth running of the Horning office.
BROKER
HORNING OFFICE
Alex joined NYA in 2022 bringing with him a wealth of experience. Alex is a keen boating enthusiast who will now be assisting with sales at our Horning office.
ADMINISTRATOR
HORNING OFFICE
Rachel has been with NYA since 1996 and has seen a huge increase in the depth of paperwork required to buy and sell boats. Today she assists with administration in Horning, and puts her experience to good use by producing many of our descriptive listings and boat particulars.
HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Lesley joined NYA in 2022 to oversee the Housekeeping for our fleet of Charter Cruisers.
A familiar face in the Brundall boating scene , Lesley enjoys spending time on the water with husband Pete in between making sure the Fleet are all shipshape for our Charter customers.
FINANCE ASSISTANT
BRUNDALL OFFICE
Maria joined the NYA accounts team in the summer of 2025, in Maria's spare time she like to do furniture restoration and upcycling.
SERVICE MANAGER
SERVICE CENTRE
Widely known as Speedo, Mark joined NYA in 2006. He and his team are responsible for the preparation and warranty of our stock vessels. Mark plays a key role in the acquisition of new stock and travels widely with James. A qualified Commercial Yachtmaster and resident engineer on all our cruising club activities, Mark has worked in the industry since leaving school. He’s also a keen boat owner.
WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
SERVICE CENTRE
Will is an avid boater who likes spending time on the water, away from boating he enjoys spending time with his dogs and also outdoor conservation.
SERVICE CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR
SERVICE CENTRE
In 2015, we coaxed Pete out of retirement to take on the administration duties of the Service Centre and Aftersales team. Pete is no stranger to Brundall, since first coming here with his parents in 1963. A former accountant in the City of London Pete moved to Norfolk, spending 8 years as a Business Manager with Aviva before retirement. Pete is a keen boat owner and regular cruising club participant.
ENGINEER
SERVICE CENTRE
Simon is a very experienced engineer and worked with NYA for many years, previously being in the automotive industry, Simon also does volunteer work for the Deltic locomotive preservation society.
ENGINEER
SERVICE CENTRE
Chris is an avid runner having competed in several marathons both in the UK and aboard, Chris has also taken part in the 50 mile tour de broads along with several other members of NYA staff.
ENGINEER
SERVICE CENTRE
Sam is no stranger to the broads and boating being a keen sailor from a young age and still competing competitively, he joined NYA as an apprentice and is now a enthusiastic member of the NYA service team.
VALETER/ESTATE MANAGEMENT
SERVICE CENTRE
Kevin maintains our Brundall marinas and sales sites, He is a very skilled in martial arts, he travelled to Switzerland to see his grand master and has just received 6 dan deputy grand master grade in hap ki do which has taken him 44 years of dedication to receive.
VALETER
SERVICE CENTRE
Kevin' is a keen fisherman and family man and has an impeccable taste in music, He is also a qualified FA football coach.
ENGINEER
SERVICE CENTRE
Staring his boating experience in 1989 at the age of 4 chris is no stranger to the broads. He has been an engineer since 2003 and away from work he enjoys spending time with his family and playing pool.
ENGINEER
SERVICE CENTRE
Curtis recently joined the NYA service team in 2025,
VALETER
SERVICE CENTRE
Tom has been bought up around boats from a young age spending time on the water with his family, he likes going to the gym and also spending time with his family at home and cycling,
VALETER
SERVICE CENTRE
Andy is no stranger to Brundall after working in and around the marina for many years. He enjoys spending time with his grandkids and also working and maintaining his car.
MARINA MANAGER
ST OLAVES MARINA
Tamsin has worked at St Olaves for over 18 years and keeps all the cogs moving within our busy marina. Having grown up in the boating world she also owns her cruiser which she likes to spend her time on.
ADMINISTRATOR
ST OLAVES MARINA
Keira joined the company 3 years ago. She runs the office and looks after all of our customer needs, berthing and the day to day accounts. She has a passion for the job and enjoys boating in her spare time.
YARD MANAGER
ST OLAVES MARINA
Lewis has worked with us for over 18 years. He is a Spurs fan and very skilled plant operative and experienced/main driver of our 50T hoist. Lewis does the day to day movements of boats and looks after the marina site.
BOAT BUILDER
ST OLAVES MARINA
Paul joined us two years ago and having come from Aston Martin he brings his skills to boat building and repair. He has boated his whole life.
YARD ASSISTANT
ST OLAVES MARINA
Luke joined St Olaves two years ago and assists with site maintenance, moving boats and boat building work.
