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Feel the joy 

Personal yacht advice from Olympic sailor Niko Resch — official Beneteau dealer.

BENETEAU First 53
Official Beneteau dealer4 × Olympic Games5,0 ★ · 13 Google reviews
Niko on board, holding a line

Your yacht. Personal advice from Niko Resch 

Niko Resch. Olympic sailor. Yacht adviser.

“Your boat should bring you joy — the first time you cast off and for years to come. That takes someone who listens and knows from experience what matters. I guide you through that decision. And remain your point of contact afterwards.”

— Niko Resch

For over 30 years, Niko has been at home on the water. Today, he brings his experience as a racing sailor and coach to yacht advice — knowledge no brochure can convey.

Experience that comes aboard 

30

More than 30 years on the water

4

Olympic Games in the 49er

5

medals at major championships, with Nico Delle-Karth

How we work together 

From the first conversation to support after handover.

AI visualization with Niko · Shooting visualization: The first conversation
KI-Visualisierung: Beratung am Navigationstisch
KI-Visualisierung: Gemeinsamer Blick auf die Segel
Shooting visualization: Handover & ongoing support
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Understand first. Advise second.

What have you sailed before, how much experience do you have, and what do you want from your next boat? Niko listens and asks about your sailing grounds, crew, plans and budget. Whether you already know Beneteau or have a particular model in mind, the advice starts with you.

AI visualization with Niko · Shooting visualization: The first conversation
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Your plans become a detailed offer.

Niko assesses which models fit your needs and prepares a detailed offer. Together, you weigh up equipment and options: what makes sense for you, and what can be added later? You understand the differences and can decide with a clear picture of what you really need.

KI-Visualisierung: Beratung am Navigationstisch
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Experience your boat.

A yacht needs to feel right on the water, too. Depending on the model and availability, Niko arranges sea trials in Portorož or Barcelona. Sailing together helps you discover what suits you. Once you have chosen, Niko coordinates the next details with the yard.

KI-Visualisierung: Gemeinsamer Blick auf die Segel
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A personal handover. Lasting support.

Niko takes time over the handover, walking you through your boat, its equipment and how everything works. Some questions only arise once you are sailing, so he remains available afterwards. You know who to call — and who will help.

Shooting visualization: Handover & ongoing support

First or Oceanis?
It starts with how you sail 

Both are Beneteau. The difference is where you put the emphasis.

First

Sailing comes first.

  • Direct feedback and precise sail trim
  • Sporting deck layouts for hands-on crews
  • From dinghies to performance yachts

4.3 m dinghy to First 60

View First models

Oceanis

Life on the water.

  • Space for family, friends and longer passages
  • Comfort above and below deck
  • Layouts to suit different crew sizes

Oceanis 30.1 to Oceanis Yacht 60

View Oceanis models

The thinking behind the Oceanis 42 

Watch designer Jean-Baptiste Epron at the drawing board. A glimpse of the work behind the lines.

What clients value about Niko 

5,0 ★from 13 Google reviews

Review count as at: 3 November 2026.

Shooting visualization: A view from above

Buy a yacht.
Or sell yours 

Stock and display yachts are available at short notice. With pre-owned boats, Niko helps you assess condition, history and price, then guides the purchase or sale.

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23.–31.
January 2027

Meet Niko at boot Düsseldorf.

You can arrange an appointment at any time, not just during the show.

Arrange a show appointment

Talk to Niko about your yacht 

A first conversation often tells you more than hours of searching. Call Niko or leave your preferred time. Niko will call you then.

Shooting visualization: Details that connect the story

Opens your email app with a draft to yachting@sailify.at and info@sailify.at. You send the enquiry from there. Privacy

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Meet the team 

Niko 

Founder & Yacht Adviser

More than 30 years on the water and four Olympic Games have shaped Niko’s eye for people and equipment, opportunities and decisions at the right moment. As a coach he shares that knowledge; as a yacht adviser he brings it to your decision.

That same curiosity drives him as an entrepreneur. Niko is excited by new ideas, sees possibilities and brings the right people together. He enjoys thinking ahead — with the business sense to turn a vision into something real. He draws on a wide network and the pleasure of getting things moving.

In yacht advisory, he combines this openness with his experience as a sailor: he listens, thinks things through with you and helps you find the boat that fits your plans.

From racing to yacht advice

From the 420 to the 49er, the Moth and yachts, Niko knows sailing from different perspectives. Five major-event medals with Nico Delle-Karth and overall World Cup victories are part of his career. What matters for his advice is the experience behind them: observing carefully, understanding connections and sharing knowledge clearly.

Niko Resch on the Moth
Moth · FoilingPrecision and balance on one foil.
Niko Resch and Nico Delle-Karth in the 49er
49er · TeamworkNiko Resch and Nico Delle-Karth in action.

The team behind it 

Christina 

Marketing & communications

More than 20 years’ experience in marketing and business development, spanning start-ups, medium-sized businesses, international corporations, agencies and self-employment. At The Yacht Advisory, Christina supports Niko with marketing, communications and special projects, bringing the experience to turn ideas into practical work and see them through.

Beatrice 

Enquiries & Office Management

Beatrice keeps track of enquiries, appointments and outstanding questions. With quick wit, a direct approach and a feel for the right tone, she makes sure nothing gets overlooked.

Beate 

Accounting & Controlling

Beate is the analytical mind behind the scenes. She keeps the accounts and business figures in order — with precision, perspective and an eye for the details that matter.

Niko is your point of contact for all yacht enquiries.

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