ABOUTÂ
World Wide Boat Brokers
Get to Know US
Meet The Team
Ant Kovacevic
CEO, Broker & Naval Architect
Lisa Clinton
Co Founder & Marine Insurance Agent
Tessa Wallace
Head Marketing
Jen Herriot
Socials & Marketing
BROKERS
James Paul
Brisbane Broker
Dan Howcroft
Whitsundays Broker
Chris Steffens
Moreton Bay Broker
Trevor Byrnes
Tin Can Bay Broker
Behind the premium boat Brokerage
Welcome to World Wide Boat Brokers!
We’re passionate boat experts with a hands-on approach, dedicated to helping you find the perfect vessel for your lifestyle.
While we specialize in luxury catamarans, our brokerage extends to sourcing power boats, sailing yachts, and more from top brands worldwide.
Our experienced team is well-connected and equipped to meet your boating needs.
We understand that buying a boat is a significant investment, that’s why you will be met with exceptional customer service to making the process of buying your dream boat as stress-free as possible.
WWBB Headquarters is located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, where the team works across the world linking buyers with their perfect vessels. We also operate out of three other office locations including The Whitsundays, Brisbane & Tin Can Bay.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a streamline service for all your boating needs. We are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to providing you with an unparalleled service backed by expertise and strong networks in the industry. Our goal is to ensure that our clients feel their specific needs are prioritised when it comes to selling or purchasing their boat, while being provided a truly enjoyable and effortless experience.
Values
- Ethical business practices
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Respect
- Efficiency
Marine Insurance Help
World Wide Boat Brokers have teamed up with Aqua Marine HQ to provide a full range of boating services to our clients. Lisa from AMHQ is a marine insurance agent with years of experience and knowledge in the industry, delivering exceptional customer service. She has helped hundreds of owners source insurance for their boat – all without any broker fees, resulting in dozens of 5-star reviews!
We are now here to assist through the entire process, from sales to surveys, sea trials, berthing and now insurance all under the one roof!
We take the stress out of boating, so you can do more of what you love!
Get Free insurance quoteAbout Ant Kovacevic
Managing Director & Broker
Ant is a self confessed boat enthusiast, he loves taking on the open seas in luxurious recreational yachts and boats. Starting out as a Naval Architect, Ant graduated with honours and worked on multiple projects over the course of almost a decade before exploring the other side of the industry, working with the newcomers to yachting.
Since moving into the sales side of the industry Ant has earned a reputation of being a passionate and enthusiastic operator who just loves the quest of buying a boat. No question is too hard for Ant and if he doesn’t know the answer, he’ll work it out pretty quickly.
With a lifetime in the industry Ant has an extensive local and international network of contacts for buying and selling boats and prides himself on being able to grow that list and open it up to help people wanting to sell or purchase a new vessel.
About LISA CLINTON
Managing Director of AMHQ & WWBB
Lisa is The Principal for Aqua Marine HQ and an Insurance agent.
Working directly within the Marine Industry for years Lisa has a wealth of knowledge and many key industry contacts to ensure your asset is protected.Â
Lisa finds it rewarding sourcing insurance for boat owners and providing quality customer service.
Click to visit Aqua Marine HQ
About Tessa Wallace
Marketing Manager
Tessa is a water and ocean enthusiast and has been an invaluable member of the WWBB team since 2021.
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In her role as marketing manager, she has contributed an unparalleled blend of skills and expertise, instrumental in elevating World Wide Boat Brokers from a single office to our now 4 offices throughout QLD.
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Her sights are set on taking our highly respected yacht brokerage across international waters and delivering a marketing experience for our clients that no other brokerage provides.
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With a degree in Bachelor of Communications, majoring in PR and Journalism, plus nearly a decade working in real estate and marketing, she is well-versed in the industry.
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She has always had a passion for the water – Tessa boasts an impressive career in professional swimming, competing as an Australian Dolphin with career highlights being a Commonwealth Games silver medallist and London 2012 Olympic Games representative.
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This love for water transfers to the boating and yachting world, where she has experienced travelling on yachts, and enjoys the lifestyle and thrill of boating and game fishing.
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Tessa has a professional yet very vibrant, friendly and down to earth demeanour so don’t be afraid to drop by and say hello!
About Peter thomas
WWBB Tasmania Broker
Peter is our top-notch Tasmanian broker and has acquired an invaluable and broad range of experience and knowledge in the marine industry throughout his career. With a background in boat construction and motor mechanics, plus many years of sales experience in managing his own small business, he brings with him a unique perspective and approach to boat sales.
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Peter has a huge passion for yachts, especially sailing boats, having grown up in Gladstone Harbour and sailing as part of the Port Curtis Yacht Club for many years. While no longer sailing the seas, he is still very hands on with boats, recently working alongside a team building a 15m Schionning Catamaran & refitting a 42ft racing yacht.
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His marine skills expand even further, having also generously given back to his community as a member of the Tin Can Bay Coast Guard, providing him with extensive and valuable knowledge of the area.
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Peter holds himself to his strong morals and professionalism, whilst also radiating kindness and a welcoming personality. He feels incredibly lucky that he is able to share his passion and knowledge with clients and assist those looking to sell or buy their dream vessel. If you’re in the area, come by and say G’day to him!
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About Daniel Howcroft
WWBB Whitsundays Broker
Our Whitsundays Broker, Dan, started his career as a dive instructor /deckhand in the Whitsundays 20 years ago, working up to captain and then heading overseas to join the superyacht industry in the Mediterranean. He worked up the ranks again from deckhand to bosun to chief mate and Captain, following the cruising seasons in the med and Caribbean for 10 years.
Eventually Dan returned to the southern hemisphere, to operate a few very successful charter/private superyachts as both captain/engineer on both motor and large sail yachts. After extensively cruising the east coast of Australia and the South pacific, he finally returned home to Airlie beach to set up the Whitsundays first superyacht agency and promote one of the world’s best cruising grounds to the yachting industry.
Over the years he has expanded into yacht management, and services around all of the Whitsundays marinas ie. Hamilton Island, Coral Sea Marina, Port of Airlie, Mackay and Townsville. Dan brings to WWBB knowledge, contacts and a skill set unmatched in the yacht brokerage industry and knows how to deliver!  If you’re up in QLD looking to sell or buy a yacht, Dan is your man!
About Jenny Herriot
WWBB Marketing Coordinator
Jen, our wonderful Brit, sailed all the way from England to join the WWBB team.
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With an Honors degree in Marketing and Management, plus over 3 years of professional marketing experience in London, she is highly- skilled in creating a stand-out campaign for your boat. An avid TikToker and social media enthusiast, Jen is a whiz with technology and knows how to place your yacht in front of thousands of prospective buyers. Â #dreamyacht
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She has always had a passion for the sea and grew up deep-sea fishing off the Jurassic Coast. She spends her time hiking, travelling, and exploring new places, and moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2022 to enjoy the coastal life.
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Friendly and enthusiastic, Jen is your go-to expert for marketing your boat with flair. Come and say hi!
About James Paul
WWBB South Brisbane Boat Broker
Meet James, our international sales consultant, based in the Brisbane Manly office. James is a friendly, approachable, enthusiastic broker with a passion for sailing and a background in watersports and racing sailing dinghies. You might also see him at Manly RQYS Wednesday Wags!
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With a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate and Property Investment from Oxford Brookes, James is well equipped to provide clients with a seamless experience when buying or selling their boats.
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Working on award-winning superyachts, James travelled around the Mediterranean and Caribbean, alongside top-level captains and clientele. Since settling in Australia, he has implemented his sales expertise and nautical knowledge on the East Coast.
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If you’re at Manly RQYS, be sure to pop by and say hi!
About Chris Steffens
WWBB Moreton Bay Boat Broker
Chris is Brisbane and Gold Coast born and bred, with a lifelong connection to the water shaped by growing up on power catamarans and cruisers throughout the Gold Coast and Moreton Bay region. From an early age, boating, surfing, water skiing, and life on the ocean were part of everyday life, forming a deep understanding of vessels and the marine lifestyle.
Beginning his career as a qualified electrician, Chris progressed into electronic security, followed by software sales and implementation. That diverse technical and commercial background eventually led him back to the marine industry, where he worked in marine electrical and vessel fit outs before becoming Brand Captain for Highfield Boats Queensland.
Chris brings a practical, hands on understanding of boats, systems, and ownership, combined with strong communication and sales expertise. His genuine passion for sailing, cruising, and all things marine allows him to connect naturally with both buyers and sellers and guide them confidently through the brokerage process.
Located in North Brisbane, and spanning his services across the broader Brisbane and Gold Coast locations, he is your local Brisbane expert for selling or buying a boat.
About Trevor Byrnes
WWBB Tin Can Bay Broker
Trevor is the kind of guy who makes complex things look easy, whether he’s navigating a yacht through open seas or closing a high-stakes deal. He started out in the automotive industry, gaining a strong understanding of mechanical systems and engines, knowledge that now proves invaluable when assessing vessels.
Over the years, Trevor has managed businesses, worked as a marketing manager, and built extensive experience in sales, giving him a sharp commercial edge and a natural ability to connect with clients. He also ran a successful property company and consulted in Europe, adding depth to his business background.
His passion for sailing eventually led him to yacht deliveries, skippering sailing yachts and catamarans around Australia and beyond. This hands-on experience, combined with his mechanical insight and business expertise, makes him a trusted and results-driven yacht broker.
Outside of work, Trevor enjoys life on the water and the golf course. A keen surfer, kite-surfer, and diver, he’s always drawn to the ocean, and brings that same energy and reliability to helping clients find and sell their yacht.