Tony Hernandez - Founder

Tony grew up in a small coastal town in southern Spain, where he was raised in a family of commercial fishermen and developed an early connection to the sea. At 19, he entered the Navy, further developing his seamanship and navigation skills. His maritime career would eventually take him aboard commercial and private vessels throughout Europe, Africa, the Atlantic, the Caribbean, South America, and North America.

Tony later returned to Cádiz, Spain, where he earned his Master’s degree in Maritime Transportation. After graduating, he worked as a captain with Marina Marbella, where he also began assisting with the sale of new Italian yachts. This experience introduced him to the sales side of the marine industry while building on his extensive operational knowledge.

After returning to the United States, Tony obtained his U.S. Coast Guard license and spent many years working professionally as a yacht captain. He later founded his own yacht management and project management business, providing owners with hands-on oversight and support across the operation and care of their vessels.

His experience eventually led him into professional yacht brokerage with Bradford Marine Yacht Sales in Fort Lauderdale, where he became an active member of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA). During his time at Bradford Marine, Tony represented a range of motor yachts and larger vessels, including yachts over 80 feet, and was involved in both listings and completed sales.

Today, as the founder of FWY Yacht Sales, Tony provides personalized yacht sales, acquisition, and management services to clients in the United States and internationally. Drawing on decades of experience as a mariner, captain, yacht manager, and broker, he brings a practical understanding of vessels to every transaction and focuses on building long-term client relationships through knowledgeable, attentive service.