JMS Yachting Joins the Cluster Yachting Winter Pop-Up 2025

As a proud member of the Cluster Yachting Monaco, JMS Yachting was delighted to participate in the Cluster Yachting Winter Pop-Up 2025, held on Thursday, 9th October 2025 at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco. Sam Thompson Cert RP, Commercial Director, joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss “Meeting Owner Expectations” — one of the key topics of this year’s event.

The discussion, expertly moderated by Katia Damborsky, and brought together: Christopher Durham, ex-Captain of M/Y SAVANNAH (83m) Sam Thompson Cert RP, Commercial Director, JMS Yachting and James Brooke, RYA Chief Instructor, La Belle Classe Academy

Together, the panel explored the evolving standards of owner satisfaction, highlighting the importance of training and development for crew, effective communication, and fostering a collaborative onboard environment to enhance the overall owner and crew experience.

The Cluster Yachting Winter Pop-Up began with an Open Discussion, followed by an engaging networking lunch, providing valuable opportunities to connect and share ideas within the yachting community. The day’s highlights also included:

• Yacht Open Day – from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, featuring a selection of exceptional yachts open for visits.
• Panel Discussions – focusing on Meeting Owner Expectations and Client Experience: Design, Technology & Charter.
• Cocktail Reception – concluding the day at 5:00 pm with an evening of networking and celebration at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

Reflecting on the event, Sam Thompson commented, “It was a privilege to represent JMS Yachting at such a well-curated event. The discussions around owner expectations and crew development are vital to ensuring the continued evolution of excellence within the yachting sector. JMS Yachting extends its gratitude to Cluster Yachting Monaco and all the industry professionals who contributed to making the Winter Pop-Up 2025 a success.”