ABOUT RN MARINE & Reed NICOL

 

Who is Reed Nicol?

Reed is the owner and operator of RN Marine, his marine operation. He has the unique perspective of having worked in a variety of marine roles, and calls on this wide range of experience to give you unparalleled value when working with a boutique outfit.

 

What is RN Marine?

We solve your marine problems. No hyperbole. Reed’s experience lends a helping hand in many of your problematic scenarios: Finding the perfect boat, returning a boat to perfection, and finding creative solutions to most any marine issue.

When contacting RN Marine, you’ll work directly with Reed and a selection of contractors (if necessary) to solve your inquiry.

 

What services does RN Marine provide?

Marine Logistics: AT&T Presents Super Saturday Night during the Super Bowl.

Reed and/or RN Marine have been hired in the following scenarios:

  • Representing buyers in brokerage transactions - learn more

  • Representing sellers in brokerage transactions

  • Representing buyers in new build projects

  • Design and forecasting for hotel yachting programs (domestic & international)

  • Marine logistics for promotional events (Grand prix, Art Basel, Super Bowl, and more)

  • Complete yacht refit project design and execution - watch the video

  • Short-term yacht refit project consulting (single features, refocusing a project, etc.)

  • In-depth market research for new and expanding brands

  • Convert a recreational boat to charter-ready operation (Valid Vessel)

  • Charter yachts globally

 

About Reed Nicol

Reed earned his entry into the marine industry by way of VanDutch marketing in 2015 after working in sponsorship sales and consulting. At VanDutch, he learned the value of customer care and thought provoking innovation, the base of his character today.

Meet Reed Nicol, owner of RN Marine.

He grew into a VanDutch Sales and Management role while prioritizing client education over a pushy sales strategy, since many VanDutch clients were new to boating, coming to the brand for its modern appeal and ease of use.

While managing VanDutch Sales from 2018-2020, Reed was responsible for globally recognized marketing efforts including the operation of VanDutch + McLaren program during the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix, VanDutch + Dior Art Basel launch in 2019, VanDutch’s 2020 Super Bowl programming with Stella Artois, AT&T, Lady Gaga, and Natural Seltzer, as well as numerous other profitable logistics programs extending the brand’s reach into new media. Since, Reed has made a name for managing major marine logistics programs for some of the world’s biggest brands.

In 2021, Reed incorporated RN Marine to serve a variety of marine needs, including his brokerage services, charter consulting, specialty refits and an educational content creation. Reed is licensed as a broker with Wave Yacht Sales.

Since opening RN Marine, Reed has served a number of happy customers in a variety of marine scenarios, one of his most proud is the creation of Valid Vessel, a turnkey service for boaters to convert their vessels from recreational to charter-ready within a few seamless weeks.

Outside of RN Marine, Reed invented PilePad, a line of specialty dock fenders to protect your boat from marina pilings. He’s also a founder of Beti, the first app to host a peer-to-peer competition marketplace. He is married to his wife Jordan, the host of the Unbiased podcast.

For non-work fun? The usual suspects of home improvements, sports, music, cooking and attempting to garden.