Patrick Haywood
Yacht Broker
Patrick and his family live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He is a key member of our US Sales Team and has been with Ocean Independence for over 5 years. Originally from Michigan, Patrick has spent his life on the water, both on sailing and motor yachts. His Midwestern values and client-first ethic provide honest and trustworthy representation when negotiating complex transactions. His main specialties are crewed motor and sailing yachts, premium center consoles and tow tenders. He attended Michigan State University where he studied Finance and has a keen sense of valuation and current market conditions.
Patrick has also worked in yacht manufacturing for both Heesen Yachts and Broward Marine. This experience has led to great knowledge of not only these builders, but also numerous relationships with marine contractors, shipyards, and service providers.
In his free time Patrick enjoys deep sea fishing, traveling, tennis, and downhill skiing.