Hinde & Kitch

Hinde & Kitch: bespoke yacht charter brokerage from the UK

Hinde & Kitch is a yacht charter broker based in the United Kingdom. The company presents itself as a specialist in bespoke adventures, positioning itself between the client and the wider charter market: it describes its role as that of an unbiased third party that shortlists suppliers and advises on the most suitable yacht and destination for each client's needs and skills. Its stated inventory covers more than 9,000 yachts available from over 400 locations.

How the brokerage works

The service is organised around a single point of contact from the initial idea through to boarding. Clients can search the fleet by criteria such as speed and size, browse suggested itineraries aimed at families, couples and groups, and explore featured destinations before enquiring. The company frames the process as tailoring every detail of the trip to the client rather than selling a fixed package.

Founders and sailing background

The brokerage was founded by Archie and Charlie, who, according to the company, have sailed since childhood and have logged over 30,000 nautical miles between them, including ocean crossings. Both are described as qualified RYA Yachtmasters. The firm presents this background as the basis for its advice on choosing between performance and comfort in a yacht.

Charter formats and qualification requirements

The site explains several charter models and the practical conditions attached to each:

• Bareboat charter: hire without hired help or skipper, described as the purest form of sailing, though a qualified crew member must be responsible for the yacht.
• Bareboat qualifications: in the Mediterranean a minimum of Day Skipper, ICC or ASA104 is cited, subject to destination and company; in the Caribbean, documented experience on similar-sized vessels is required.
• Charter duration: Mediterranean charter companies are described as generally requiring seven days, Saturday to Saturday, while day charters exist. The Caribbean is presented as more flexible, with shorter charters of five days allowed in peak times, rising to seven to ten days over the Christmas period.

Destinations and editorial content

Among the destinations referenced in the company's material are Croatia (including Zadar and Dubrovnik), Turkey, the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean more broadly, alongside a guide to sailing in Norway and a feature on must-see charter destinations for 2026. The site also publishes guides, itineraries and a captain's logbook, and runs an email newsletter called Catch the Wind.

Reputation as presented by the company

The site displays ratings of 4.7 on Google and 4.8 on Trustpilot, and reproduces client comments describing repeat bookings, a yacht upgrade, recommended spots in Croatia and Turkey, and a week sailing a 47ft catamaran in the British Virgin Islands. These are the company's own published testimonials and scores, not an independent assessment.