MIAMI ROOTS. FLORIDA HORIZONS.   A guide by Fernando Yemail & Feeling Yachty
Yachty Guide by Feeling Yachty
Yachty Guide · Miami & Florida

Regulatory & Industry Updates

Source-led notes on requirements worth checking.

Florida yacht broker upgrade guidance

The current statute and DBPR’s general overview describe different upgrade pathways. The Miami yacht broker guide identifies the discrepancy and links both sources so applicants can confirm the current process with DBPR.

Bareboat classification depends on the operation

The Coast Guard’s May 2026 enforcement notice emphasizes actual charterer control. Read the bareboat guide and its linked official notice before treating a form as evidence of compliance.