paddle boards, wakeboards, water skis, snorkeling gear, and fishing equipment. Professional instructors are also available for training. When the horizon is the limit,
Photo courtesy of Yacht Hampton.
a single charter isn’t enough. A new VIP boating club offers thalassophiles the chance to enjoy the luxury of the salt life throughout the entire summer without the time commitment or prohibitive costs of boat ownership. “Our company culture is that our boats are your boats,” said Joe. All Yacht Hampton excursions include a required U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain, and all packages come with the
Joe Ialacci has the spirit of an entrepreneur and a taste for aquatic equipment reminiscent of James Bond.
option to customize the experience. Trip durations can range from a 2-hour private sunset cruise to a week-long voyage to Nantucket or New England. From a 22’ water-ski boat to a 62’ yacht, a range of price points and discounted packages are available. “I am excited to introduce Yacht Hampton and its new fleet to the Hamptons boating community,” said Ialacci. “Being out on the water is one of the safest and COVID- friendly ways to enjoy the summer.” The season runs through October 15 and caters to all occasions—sunset cruises, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and corporate events. Boat ownership
His company, Yacht Hampton, allows Hamptonites and boating enthusiasts to experience a collection of multimillion-dollar boats and yachts for fun-filled, memorable days on the Hamptons’ surrounding waters. Joe began his career as an entrepreneur, starting his first business—an optical supply company named Optisource—out of his basement in his early 20’s. Eventually, he sold the company to Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of eyeglass lenses, and went on to continue a career in finance. In 2017, Joe left the finance world to focus exclusively on his passion, boating. He formed Hamptons Boat Rental, providing clients with easy access to boating and yachting, building his fleet around “classy, new, chic, and reliable vessels.” In 2020, the company was rebranded as Yacht Hampton. Today, his fleet is equipped with 30+ boats to meet the most discerning of tastes—powerboats, sailboats, catamarans, fishing boats, and yachts—including a 62’ silver Italian Pershing yacht reminiscent of James Bond, and loaded with more water toys
than the mega-yachts featured on Bravo’s “Below Deck.” In addition to its wide selection of vessels, Yacht Hampton’s collection features some of the industry’s newest models. With 95 percent of the local boat rental and charter market using vessels 10 to 30 years old, this is a valuable differentiator—one Ialacci aims to use to change the way East-Enders enjoy the local waters. This summer,
a few lucky boaters will become the first to board five 2021 models making their maiden voyages. Ialacci is particularly excited to introduce the 62’ Pershing and the 43’ Pardo, “They’re different, and both have that chic Italian style,” he said. Beyond boats, the company offers an extensive inventory of water toys—jet skis, tenders, sea scooters, SEABOBS, hydrofoil boards, electric surfboards, and floating party islands—in addition to an assortment of tubes,
may be too time consuming or out of budget for some, but according to Ialacci, the yacht experience is now within reach for everyone—all it takes is the click of a mouse. To find your special vessel, visit www.yachthampton.com
46 • AFLOAT USA Hamptons Summer 2021
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