"Precision over promises. Quality over shortcuts. Long-term relationships over transactions." The founder's philosophy behind a global superyacht supply operation built on flawless execution.
Ashton Lauritzen is the founder of Aqua Flight, a company specialising in electric hydrofoil boards designed for use in yachting, resorts, and private ownership. The business has become known for introducing high performance e foils into environments where safety, reliability, and guest experience are paramount.
Captains have heard every promise, seen every brochure, dealt with every vendor who couldn't quite get it done when it mattered. Which is exactly why certain names rise above the noise, the ones who actually execute, anywhere in the world, on any timeline.
For captains operating from Fort Lauderdale to Monaco, that name is increasingly Ashton Lauritzen.
Aqua Flight didn't emerge from a boardroom strategy session or an investor pitch deck. It grew from something far more valuable: hands-on experience with high-performance watercraft, hydroflight systems, and electric propulsion — and the recognition that superyachts needed more than vendors. They needed operators who could deliver globally, flawlessly, and without friction.
Ashton's entrepreneurial mindset formed early through independence, problem-solving, and a drive to build things better than he found them. His entry into the marine industry came through direct experience — not theory. Working with elite watercraft and propulsion systems, he identified what captains already knew but couldn't easily solve: the gap between what superyachts needed and what most suppliers could actually deliver.
What began as a focused operation quickly scaled into a global luxury supply and service platform, trusted by captains and yacht managers who demand the best equipment, the best service, and the best outcomes — regardless of where in the world the yacht happens to be.
Today, Aqua Flight operates as a best-in-class supplier delivering end-to-end solutions across multiple onboard verticals:
Elite water toys and inflatables — eFoils, Seabobs, platforms, docks, slides, custom setups
Onboard provisioning and lifestyle support tailored to high-end charter and private yachts
International logistics — air and sea freight, customs coordination, last-mile delivery
Whether supporting a charter season in the Bahamas, a private itinerary through the Caribbean, or a summer programme in Monaco and the Mediterranean, Aqua Flight delivers with consistency, discretion, and speed.
"Unlike large, layered organisations, Aqua Flight remains founder-led and execution-driven." — The company's defining characteristic in a market filled with intermediaries
Aqua Flight's reputation is built on understanding how yachts actually operate. Every solution is designed to reduce workload for captains and crew while elevating the onboard experience for owners and guests.
Time-sensitive deliveries when schedules shift without warning
Last-minute equipment sourcing when charter guests make unexpected requests
Complex international logistics when the yacht's itinerary crosses multiple jurisdictions
Turnkey setup and crew support when there's no time for complications
The result is a seamless experience that feels effortless onboard — even when the execution behind the scenes is anything but.
Ashton remains personally involved in strategy, operations, and client relationships. That hands-on approach has positioned Aqua Flight as a go-to name among elite captains, yacht managers, and ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide.
It's why captains describe Aqua Flight as: "Reliable." "Fast." "The call I make when it actually has to work."
Ashton doesn't talk disruption or scaling. He talks execution — getting the right equipment to the right yacht at the right time, anywhere in the world, without excuses. From tenders and toys to provisions and logistics, Aqua Flight is building what superyacht support should look like: bold luxury, operational excellence, and best-in-the-world delivery.
