Haute Partners: Robert Zarco, The Yachtsman

45 years of yachting and a perfect attendance record at The Miami Boat Show since the 1970s has rendered Attorney Robert Zarco something of an expert in watercraft. Having owned more than 25 boats, and currently the owner of no less than five, Zarco knows his stuff. He hits the water every single weekend in luxury yachts, racing boats or fishing boats. What’s more, he’s turning his longtime love of boats into a new area of expertise in his law practice: Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito. He now does yacht construction defect litigation against major yacht and engine manufactures in addition to his focus on franchise, hospitality and dealership business litigation practice.

Tell me about them –What make and model is each boat?
I have a 2015 Azimut 70’ Flybridge, a 2014 25’ Sea Hunt Open Fisherman,
a 2010 Formula 400 SS Sport Cruiser, a 2016 Boston Whaler 35’ Outrage with triple Mercury Verado engines, and a 2008 Formula 35’ 1000-hp FAStech cigarette-type.

Do you ever race the Formula 353?
Yeah, I was actually the pace boat for the Sunny Isles super offshore race about five years ago. I almost got killed in that event though! The Popeye’s boat lost control and almost ran me over and cut me in half. It was going 140 miles-per-hour. It missed me by 10 feet. It still was a beautiful and exciting day.

What do you like to fish for if you’re using your boats?
I like anything that gives me a big fight. Actually…. anything that I can catch.
I’m not a major fisherman, but my Boston Whaler and the captain are going to teach me where the best fishing spots are to hopefully catch some sailfish, tuna, wahoo and dolphin not far from here.