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Captain Debora Radtke on U.S. Yacht Entry Ahead of FLIBS 2026
An interview on entering U.S. waters, crew visas and the preparations captains should make before the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
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Why Crisis Prevention Matters in Luxury Yachting
Debora Radtke on why crisis management starts long before an emergency: knowing your assets, planning ahead and looking after crew welfare.
Read articleFrom Yacht Captain to Founder: Debora Radtke Builds a Business Around Crew Support
The move from the wheelhouse to shoreside support, and what captains and crew can expect from a yacht agent who has stood in their shoes.
Read articleFrom Yacht Captain to Founder: Debora Radtke Builds a Business Around Crew Support
How years aboard private and charter yachts shaped American Yacht Agents and its focus on the support crews need when they arrive.
Read articleDockside Management and American Yacht Agents Join Forces in Puerto Rico
The partnership that brings AYA’s U.S. customs and clearance support to yachts arriving in San Juan, alongside Dockside’s local concierge and provisioning.
Read articlePassports, Puppies, and Port Entries: A Yacht Agent’s Guide
Kristina Hebert talks with Debora Radtke about B-1/B-2 crew visas, documentation, tighter CBP enforcement and how a yacht agent smooths the arrival.
Read articleWhat’s New With AYSS in 2024: Membership Benefits and Their New Chair
The Association of Yacht Support Services, the global yacht agent network, introduces its new chair, Deb Radtke, and what membership offers captains and agents.
Read articleMegayacht News Radio: Deb Radtke, American Yacht Agents
A 24-minute conversation with Deb Radtke about what a U.S. yacht agent does for visiting captains and crew.
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