Yacht entrepreneur meets demand for high-end water access

After building a charter business, Brian Crotty has founded two additional boating companies and acquired a sailing and boating school out of bankruptcy.

Kokomo Yacht Club owner Brian Crotty stands aboard Peace, a 63-foot yacht within his fleet of 20-plus vessels.
Kokomo Yacht Club owner Brian Crotty stands aboard Peace, a 63-foot yacht within his fleet of 20-plus vessels.
Photo by Lori Sax
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