Shane Ward

About Shane

Born and raised boating the Chesapeake, Indian River Inlet, and the Atlantic shores of Maryland and Delaware, Shane’s connection to the water runs deep. Before becoming a yacht broker, he built a successful property management company in Bethany Beach, then spent years serving communities in both Anne Arundel County and Sarasota as a law enforcement officer. That career instilled a commitment to service, honesty, and accountability that defines how he approaches every client relationship.

Shane is a proud member of the SYS Yacht Sales Riviera Sales Team — and that distinction matters. SYS is the exclusive Riviera Yacht dealer for the Gulf Coast of the United States, and Shane has invested deeply in that brand, traveling to Riviera’s home on the Gold Coast of Australia to develop the hands-on expertise and factory-level knowledge his clients deserve. Few brokers can speak to a Riviera the way Shane can — from hull construction to sea trial to delivery.

His background in new boat sales is equally rare. Shane previously sold new for Tiara Yachts, Pursuit, Grady-White, and Regal — giving him a manufacturer’s perspective that most resale brokers simply don’t have. That experience, combined with the strategic partnerships he’s built across the marine industry, means his clients benefit from a full-service network: not just a transaction, but active service advising and trusted referrals throughout ownership.

For clients looking in the larger yacht range, Shane brings the same depth of commitment. He has traveled to Sanlorenzo’s shipyard in Italy, building a direct manufacturing relationship that positions him to guide buyers through one of the most refined yachting brands in the world while also bringing first-hand knowledge of shipbuilding in Italy. Whether you’re searching for a center console or commissioning a custom motor yacht, Shane has the reach, the relationships, and the real-world experience to get it right.

Part owner of LATITUDE39 Marina at The Ritz-Carlton Residences Inner Harbor Baltimore and founding broker of SYS Yacht Sales Maryland, Shane operates across Florida and the full East Coast. Shane and his wife Kristin are raising three kids who — like their dad — are most at home on the water. When you work with Shane, you’re not just getting a broker. You’re getting someone who genuinely wants your family to build memories that last a lifetime.

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