About us
Why Luxury Marine for Solaris Yachts Germany?
Luxury Marine is your Official partner for Solaris Yachts in Germany and also represent Solaris PowerWe offer high-quality advice, excellent service, and many years of experience in the yacht market.
Ben Vaes
Director, Owner
Dutchman Ben Vaes started sailing at the age of 10. He entered the yachting industry 505 years ago via boats such as Flying Junior, International 30, Yngling and H-Boat as well as coastal regattas. He has an impressive track record and extensive professional experience in the design, marketing and sale of luxury yachts. Ben has been a manager and director at renowned brands such as Oyster, Moody, Dehler, Hanse, Gunfleet and Solaris Yachts. He has been an avid yacht owner and sailor for over five decades and has maintained his passion for the sea since childhood.
"Through my work at the top of the yachting industry, I have gained a wealth of experience and in-depth expertise that I can put at your disposal. As a passionate sailor, I share your enthusiasm and help you make your dream yacht a reality."
Lars Lensing-Hebben
Partners
Lars grew up on sailboats and yachts,
since he was 4 weeks old.
After his childhood and youth, in which he sailed in Opti and various dinghy classes, Lars spent a lot of time on the water in the then very active IMS/ORC regatta scene. After his vocational training and studies, he turned his passion into a profession and began his career in the maritime industry and the yacht sector. Lars worked as an expert and claims manager for various insurance companies, produced motor yachts from 48-120ft in Dubai/Adjman, acted as a sales manager for sailmakers and transferred yachts.
In 2008, Lars founded the company Tactix Yachting Solutions, which with its three pillars, consulting, service & sales, is specifically geared towards sailing and, in addition to the sale of boats, yachts, sails, rigging and equipment from leading manufacturers, has also produced numerous in-house developments.
Lars grew up on sailboats and yachts since he was 4 weeks old.
After his childhood and youth, in which he sailed in Opti and various dinghy classes, Lars spent a lot of time on the water in the then very active IMS/ORC regatta scene. After his vocational training and studies, he turned his passion into a profession and began his career in the maritime industry and the yacht sector. Lars worked as an expert and claims manager for various insurance companies, produced motor yachts from 48-120ft in Dubai/Adjman, acted as a sales manager for sailmakers and transferred yachts.
In 2008, Lars founded the company Tactix Yachting Solutions, which with its three pillars, consulting, service & sales, is specifically geared towards sailing and, in addition to the sale of boats, yachts, sails, rigging and equipment from leading manufacturers, has also produced numerous in-house developments.
Lars has long been listed as a Category 3 sailor (professional sailor) by the World Sailing Federation and, in addition to sailing in the IMS/ORC & IRC rating systems, he also earned his money in one-design classes such as Dragon, Starboat and Cape 31.
Today, with over 4 decades of sailing experience and 20 years of industry experience, Lars is a respected and excellently networked member of the international yachting industry.
Michel Simon
Partner for Solaris Power & Brokerage
Michel Simon has been active in the water sports industry for over a decade and operates in the European brokerage segment for motor and sailing yachts. His consulting services combine market knowledge, technical expertise, and a structured, discreet approach.
With extensive experience on the water, from motor yachts to sailing yachts of various sizes and concepts, he understands the subtle differences in hull design, propulsion systems, and sailing characteristics. This knowledge enables a sound assessment of quality, equipment, and value retention.
Through Elbe1 Yachtkontor, Michel Simon supports discerning customers in the European used boat market – reliably, in a structured and results-oriented manner.
