I worked on a superyacht... and was shocked by what I learnt about Ive never sailed but considering buying a boat and getting out on the water. Or should I have some lessons first. Any advice appreciated... A Hole In The Ocean & How To Fill It.: A Yacht Broker's Guide To Buying The process of buying a sailing yacht can sometimes be long-winded and stressful, especially if it's your first time considering boat ownership. To avoid it being too daunting the first step is to think the whole thing through very carefully and then make a proper plan