Yachting medoc

Commentary

If the shipyard has existed for 26 years, it was taken over in January 1998 by José Vélazquez. Based in Hourtin, Yachting Médoc has had a branch in Le Verdon-sur-Mer since the beginning. Once located at Port Bloc, this branch naturally moved to Port Médoc at the time of its creation. When José Vélazquez arrived, the company had four people, including three mechanics and one accounting secretary. Having been active in the nautical field for over 10 years (he worked for Sports Services in the sale of watersports equipment and Célébrity boats), José sensed all the potential in this company. He therefore developed the commercial branch of the shipyard, which had been little exploited until then, and very quickly saw his efforts rewarded. Shortly after his arrival, Yachting Médoc’s results began to rise. José had the intelligence to keep the company’s foundations and especially the brands it worked with before, such as Yamaha. Then came Rio, for over 10 years, followed by Capelli, and he now collaborates closely with his neighbor, the B2 Marine shipyard. Furthermore, Yachting Médoc is also a dealer for brands such as Guy Marine, Parker, and Satellite trailers, a catalog that allows it to meet most of the boaters’ requests. At the same time, the dealership has significantly developed the winter storage part, because with 15,000 m² of land, it offers a privileged location, 500 meters from Lake Hourtin and its port with 500 berths. The same advantage applies to the Port Médoc branch on the Gironde estuary, which also offers a port solution and the possibility for boaters to quickly reach Royan and its lively atmosphere or to head out to the Atlantic Ocean. Moreover, other renowned navigation basins like Lacanau or the Arcachon basin are really not far, confirming Yachting Médoc’s strategic position. To develop its clientele, José and his team do not hesitate to get involved by being present at numerous boat shows such as Arcachon in April, Le Verdon S/ Mer in June, La Rochelle in September, and Paris in December. A remarkable dynamism that means that in 2013, the company now has 11 people including four mechanics, a gelcoat specialist, an installer, a store manager, a salesperson, an accounting secretary, and its manager José. Yachting Médoc has complete equipment, starting with its workshop truck that travels throughout the department, knowing that while its mechanics are certified by Yamaha and Mercury, they are also able to work on all kinds of engines. A recognized professionalism that helps retain an ever-growing clientele who also appreciate the company’s family atmosphere and its longevity, as José has surrounded himself with his wife, brother, and son to keep the flame burning for a long time to come. An enthusiasm that the whole team will be happy to share with you during the next Arcachon Boat Show, from April 3 to 6, 2015, a great opportunity to discover the B2 marine, Parker, Yamaha, GuyMarine, and Satellite ranges.