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Professional, reliable, affordable sailboat & motoryacht deliveries.

Yacht Delivery UK is one of the longest standing, reliable and most highly regarded yacht delivery companies in Europe. 

Our Skippers and crew are dedicated to providing an exceptional level of service regardless of the type of yacht or the distance of the passage.

Being yacht owners ourselves, we understand the care, professionalism and strong communication needed to keep our clients satisfied.

We provide yacht delivery services, skippers and crew for hire as well as bespoke own boat tuition services to our clients, both private and commercial, and are very proud of the excellent reputation we have achieved. 

Experienced Professional Insured

Our skippers are commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmasters, fully insured and, most importantly, vastly experienced.

Assisted Delivery Specialists

Unlike other delivery companies, we do not charge extra if you wish to join as us onboard on your yacht’s delivery.

Simple Affordable Pricing

We offer all inclusive quotes and do not charge a premium for Satellite Yacht Tracking, weather delays or repairs during delivery.

Not Just A Delivery Service

Yacht Improvements Advice and Defects Report come as standard with all of our yacht delivery and own boat tuition services.

Yacht Delivery

No boat is too big or too small. No distance too short or too large. Our delivery crews are here year round.

Skipper and Crew Services

Short on experienced crew or need a bespoke service? We’re here to help.

Get in touch with your requirements.

Own Boat Tuition

Want to improve your skills and confidence on the water? We can help you get the most of your yacht. 

Meet The Team

Meet the maritime experts behind Yacht Delivery UK. 

Toby, Nigel and Jim skipper almost all of our deliveries and are some of the most experienced sailors in the industry. 

If you’d like to have one of us onboard your yacht please get in touch.

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WORLDWIDE YACHT DELIVERIES

WELCOME TO OCEANTRAX

At OceanTrax our objective is simple, to offer a first class worldwide yacht delivery service at an affordable price with the personal touch.

Based on the south coast of the UK and established in 2016, OceanTrax provides high quality skippers and crew for a variety of vessels from monohulls, catamarans, motor boats and classic sailing vessels.

We have worked hard to build relationships with brokers and are used by many prestigious  yacht manufactures and private yacht owners.

Our worldwide yacht delivery service has many repeat customers and their reviews are testament to the professionalism and quality of our service.

For all our services we keep our pricing as clear as possible and ensure a high level of professionalism from initial contact to end handover.

Whether you are looking for a short local coastal delivery or a Trans Atlantic to warmer climates, we can help.

“I used Dieter and his team a couple of times, the biggest job was to sail a boat back from Corfu to Swansea but no job is too big or too small. He kept me updated through the whole process, the boat arrived safely, I was confident in his sailing abilities and trusted his decision making. I’d definitely use and recommend him and his team." Catrin Hughs - Private Client

"OceanTrax undertook the delivery of our Hallberg-Rassy from Oslo to La Coruna. From initial contact to completion we found OceanTrax to be highly professional and we were kept informed of progress throughout. Our vessel arrived ahead of schedule, cleaned and ready for us to continue to the Mediterranean".

Andrew Murphy - Private Client

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Yacht deliveries: How to get your yacht from A to B

• August 15, 2023

If you need help getting your boat from A to B after a purchase or for a cruise, a delivery crew might be the solution, says Ben Lowings

Perhaps your treasured yacht is in the wrong place at the wrong time? Does it need to be somewhere else, soon? Don’t have the time, crew, or experience to remedy this yourself? Well, it might be time to look into yacht deliveries.

While it sounds simple, handing over your pride and joy to another skipper you’ve never met before can be a daunting prospect, so I’ve collated some advice on what the process would look like. We’re talking about sailing your vessel from one port to another here, as opposed to loading it on a larger vessel, for which a range of choices are available.

This article concentrates on hiring a crew to sail your yacht to its destination. While it is possible to hire private individuals (more on that later) we’ve spoken in depth to three popular UK companies you’d be likely to come across in your search.

The largest is Wirral-based Professional Yacht Deliveries Ltd. PYD – set up in 1995 – which completes 180 deliveries a year. ‘We deliver most yachts around the UK, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean,’ PYD’s snazzy website declares. Another option – also with slick homepage, social media presence and international reach but with European focus: Halcyon Yacht Delivery Ltd, established in 2010, based in Falmouth. A smaller outfit is Merseyside-based Wright Marine Ltd. They’re doing good business in the wake of the pandemic.

Other operators are out there. Amsterdam-based Sevenstar Yacht Transport’s a popular choice for transporting your yacht by ship.

Some boats and passages will need particular experience from a crew

Choosing a yacht delivery company and skipper

In general, it’ll be the company that selects a skipper, so you need to pick the company you most feel happy with. They’ll forward you, the owner, the candidate skipper’s sailing CV. Naturally, you’ll be given the right of refusal. Peter Kloezeman, PYD’s operations director, says they have 40 skippers on the books who are ‘some of the most qualified in the industry. All are RYA Yachtmaster Offshore as a minimum. Our most experienced skippers have over 400,000 miles logged.’

With PYD, your delivery crew will be allocated based on whether they have experience of your proposed trip and experience sailing your make, model and size of yacht. ‘For a transatlantic [crossing] we’d allocate a skipper with extensive ocean experience,’ says Kloezeman. ‘The skipper will usually have completed the crossing several times.’ For her owners, a yacht is often a member of the family. Handing her over can be disconcerting. It’s something the industry is keenly cognisant of.

Peter Green, managing director of Halcyon Yacht Delivery acknowledges this. ‘Having your yacht delivered and entrusting it to another skipper is clearly a big decision. It’s crucial you find a delivery company or skipper that’ll care for her as you would.’ As an owner you’ll not be alone if, when departing the marina, you waggle your loved one’s anchor and whisper a few words of endearment. But it’s best to leave the delivery crew to do their work. ‘Owners must trust the company to look after the yacht as if it were their own,’ says Kloezeman.

It’s no different with Wright Marine. Simon Pendlebury, managing director, explains: ‘We look at the vessel’s particulars. Is it a classic? Pre-1900s? Does it have any quirks?’ The job’s offered out to skippers felt best suited to the role.’

As an owner you could expect a call from Wright with the particulars of the skipper and their past work. You would then be contacted by the Wright Marine skipper, who will introduce themselves.

Ben Ainslie’s yacht Rita, being delivered by PYD

Solo skipper setups

But what about selecting a skipper and contacting them directly oneself? ‘It can be the cheapest option,’ says Halcyon’s Peter Green, but ‘it’s not without risk.’ A solo skipper-for-hire, he argues, won’t have backup. A shore support team is preferable, he says. ‘If the [freelancer] has to cancel the job you could be left in the lurch.’ Green recalls one yacht left in Spain.

A panicked owner had engaged a solo skipper to bring the boat from Greece to the UK. ‘For personal reasons we assume, he decided to end the journey early and tied the yacht up in a random marina in Spain. The owner was sent an email with the address of the marina and little else. We stepped in quickly and sent a team out to finish the delivery.’

You need to check crew references. ‘Always check testimonials,’ Green says. The firms’ dedicated staff have a CV bank. The list is curated. New applicants are reviewed. Resumes of sailing experience will have been updated before they are sent on to you for information. Qualifications will have to have been recorded accurately and kept valid, and RYA course certificates do expire.

The gig economy we’ve become used to is relevant here. Hiring a freelancer is akin to paying a courier or a driver for a ‘ride-sharing’ service. One unnamed ‘lone wolf’ worked UK deliveries around Caribbean seasons. He took a boat from Plymouth to the Solent, where he picked up another yacht and brought her back. ‘Two deliveries in 24 hours.’ An adventurous seadog’s boast. Fun to sail with maybe, but there’s a risk they’re a bounty hunter with less of a plan about safety.

You’ll need to make sure paperwork, navigation and safety equipment is all in order, or ask the skipper to provide them

How to prepare your boat

You’ll be sent an extensive pre-delivery checklist. Should you plump for Halcyon, you’re likely to get a verified checklist which will also be received by the skipper who then checks this upon arriving at the boat. As an owner, you’ll need to be clear about where you’ll be if you’re not planning to be on or next to your yacht at the agreed handover time.

You’ll be expected to have settled bills at the departure berth. The same goes for bookings and customs arrangements made at the destination – although Halcyon, as with the other companies, will be able to provide as much assistance towards this as appropriate. ‘The process at PYD is the same,’ Peter Kloezeman affirms. Should you be engaging PYD, your checklist will be the starting point for PYD to ‘build an overall picture of how prepared the yacht is, depending on the intended passage.’

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Prep for an ocean crossing differs from a Channel hop. ‘PYD can supply certain equipment if it is missing from the yacht such as EPIRBs, satellite phones and communications, and jackstays,’ explains Kloezeman. ‘Ideally you – as the owner – will arrange for the yacht to be fully equipped for the intended delivery passage.’

You’ll need to have checked – or organised someone to do so in lieu of the owner, particularly if you’re getting a new purchase delivered – the engine, generators, electrical and charging systems, and batteries. Kloezeman says they ought to have been well maintained and checked before the crew arrives. You will need to have cleaned the sails, hull and propellers. ‘If there’s an issue with the yacht when the crew arrive – such as the batteries are dead or the hull is covered with growth – this will incur delays whilst these issues are dealt with, which increases the overall costs to the client.’ If you’ve engaged Halcyon, their rules echo PYD’s. ‘Check systems work and are serviced,’ says Peter Green. ‘If it’s a new yacht to you then have a survey. It’s also best to have an engine serviced.’

If you’re buying a second hand boat, get a full survey done before the delivery

Yacht deliveries insurance cover

In the UK you are legally bound to insure the vessel for the duration of the delivery for the waters to be traversed, in the appropriate coding. The skipper provides for themselves and the crew. Skipper Liability Insurance covers damage to third parties while the delivery captain is in charge. Check your skipper has it.

Prices for this product have shot up since Brexit. For UK work, it’s obtainable from Pantaenius (through its German arm). Delivery companies will check these documents and take the owner through the policy wording. Peter Kloezeman explains: ‘Liability insurance will cover the yacht for skipper/crew negligence only. The yacht needs to have its own hull policy.’

Experienced crews can help with complexities and paperwork, such as when navigating the Panama Canal

Hull insurance is standard practice. It’s rare indeed for a yacht to put to sea without some sort of insurance policy. Peter Green explains: ‘Owners should be able to lodge an appropriate claim with a reputable insurance company if something doesn’t go to plan. If something does go wrong, then you should be able to make a claim with your insurers. All reputable skippers will have liability insurance. Make sure that your insurance coverage is suitable for the trip. Inform them that a delivery company or skipper will be taking charge.’

Simon Pendlebury puts it most succinctly. ‘Unfortunately, there is no insurance product on the market which would effectively allow the same asset to be insured twice (once for owner, once for the delivery skipper).’ Mr Pendlebury confirms all Wright Marine skippers have their own Skipper Liability insurance. ‘We ask all owners to ensure the skipper is also noted on their policy.’

A good skipper will go over the boat thoroughly

Taking responsibility

The skipper must know if the vessel’s seaworthy, how much fuel, water and battery there is, and any technical issues, or temporary fixes. There’ll be phone conversations, notes taken, and usually the company, the skipper and the owner create a WhatsApp group to exchange photos. These could be anything from the thousand bits-and-bobs on a yacht. But they often feature the log impeller, notes on the chart table, and the whereabouts of the keys.

‘The collection of keys’ is top of Simon Pendlebury’s catalogue of items for your pre-delivery checklist. Alongside the delivery company documents is your vessel paperwork – registration papers, liferaft certificates, etc.

If your vessel’s been sold to you, for instance, through a brokerage, then the broker’s name and contact details must be supplied. A contract is drawn up, specifying when payments are required plus any extra advance payments such as for fuel. This, notes Pendlebury, is common when delivering diesel-thirsty motor vessels.

You’ll need to ensure passports and papers are in order. C1331 UK immigration forms and forms for departure clearing ports are vital for EU trips. Brexit has complicated things too. A skipper with good local language skills (and EU citizenship) is, if not worth their weight in gold, at least a great saving of your time.

Skippers will have their own comprehensive lists to work through

If you have contacts made through reciprocal membership of foreign yacht clubs, for instance, they’re helpful to delivery skippers trying to source items or surmount red tape. Individual skippers’ resourcefulness comes into its own here, which Kloezeman recognises. ‘[PYD’s] skippers have a good understanding of the processes involved and are well versed in presenting and obtaining the correct paperwork when required, particularly where VAT is concerned. At PYD we also have links with several other yacht management companies who can advise further on VAT and vessel, import and export from the EU.’

Of course, the circumstances vary with vessel and voyage. For his part, Pendlebury promises Wright Marine will work with you to assist in ‘ensuring all Customs arrangements are completed on time and according to countries’ rules. A lot of owners find this as valuable as the delivery itself.’

Paperwork is irksome but necessary, for as Kloezeman notes, it sometimes isn’t practical for you to be physically present for the handover. ‘We’re happy for clients to speak to the skippers on the phone whilst they’re on board if they need to discuss anything.’ PYD’s office takes over liaison between you and the skipper once the delivery has started. ‘We will keep them updated on the delivery progress. We have a GPS tracker that we send on our deliveries.’ You can expect to receive a link that updates daily.

Proper navigation kit on board will help the skipper do their job properly

Safety kit and spares

Your safety gear must be compliant with SOLAS V, insists Halcyon’s Peter Green. This includes an in-date liferaft, in-date flares, fire extinguishers, a first aid kit, man overboard recovery equipment, radar reflector and jackstays. ‘We always do engine checks before we leave anywhere,’ affirms Halcyon regular Mark Treacher (a prominent social media skipper with excellent YouTube videos).

If you’ve bought a second-hand yacht, everything should have been taken off the vessel after the point of sale. This underlines the necessity for delivery crews to keep tools. You will probably have tools of your own, but it might not be practicable to get them to the boat. The crew might have, for example, their own spare impeller (complete with service kit), not to mention suitable pliers for prising out defunct blades.

You can expect help if required from PYD, Wright Marine and Halcyon. Peter Green says, ‘We encourage our clients to send a full inventory list.’ Green also advises you to ‘make sure there is sufficient domestic equipment’ such as cooking pans, plates and cups.

This applies to vessels with these items in the existing inventory. In the situation where a yacht has been acquired recently from a broker, these items may be missing, in which case the skipper would normally purchase them and invoice you. The skipper could equally bring their own reserve stock and take it off the boat afterwards. Most delivery crews will only need a bare minimum of galley equipment to minimise on washing up. It follows that the skipper would not be buying a walnut chopping board and pricey Damascus steel cooking knife and then invoicing you for them!

Navigation will be carried out by highly experienced crew

You needn’t worry about your pristine upholstery either. Crews for these three delivery firms supply their own sleeping bags. Halcyon advises using double sheets to protect soft furnishings. Peter Green’s crews are warned to be watchful for harness clips scratching saloon fittings.

Kloezeman specifies that PYD crews ‘spend at least 24 hours checking all the systems and preparing the boat for passage, even for short deliveries.’ A good chunk of this time might well be given over to a job shown on PYD’s website: enthusiastically bubble-wrapping everything in the saloon. ‘All vulnerable areas of woodwork and upholstery below decks are encased in protective cladding,’

PYD’s ops director explains, ‘to avoid any inadvertent damage while at sea in rough conditions. It’s a long and time-consuming process but very worthwhile to ensure that the joinery stays well protected during the delivery passage. Similarly, mast spreaders are normally wrapped and taped to avoid making alloy rub marks on the main sail that can frequently occur when sailing downwind for extended periods.’

Working as delivery crew is a great way to build experience and sea miles

Become a delivery crew

On the flip side of the coin, it’s relatively easy to become a member of a yacht delivery crew, and this is a great way to build sea miles, gain experience, and sail with some highly qualified skippers.

Most yacht delivery companies will insist on delivery skippers being commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or above. Unsurprisingly, many will also be RYA Yachtmaster Instructors. If you want to be a skipper, you’ll need to be highly qualified. If you want to crew, however, it’s a great way to learn, as well as sail on passages and to destinations you may otherwise never get to visit.

First mates will be qualified skippers, though requirements for qualifications vary. Crew need to be able to competently stand a solo watch at night. This means you’ll generally have an RYA Day Skipper certificate.

Yacht delivery agencies will ask for a fee to join their list and will want to see a sailing CV. You will then be notified of opportunities as and when they come up. You may also receive discounts on further training as well as equipment.

A delivery boat will be actively sailed, but shouldn’t be pushed too hard

Will my boat be safe?

You’ll find that communication before, during and after the trip is paramount. WhatsApp, a text, a request to the destination marina over VHF radio to relay all is well to you via phone, even a check call relayed by the Coastguard – all of these may be used.

PYD claims its quotations are ‘calculated conservatively’ to give an estimated passage time. The Wirral-based market leader says allowance for weather delays and boat prep is built in. ‘Skippers will sail as much as possible but will not push the yacht unnecessarily. A delivery passage is not a race.’

PYD’s rivals in Falmouth and St. Helens would absolutely agree. ‘On arrival at the destination,’ Kloezeman says, ‘the crew will usually spend around 24 hours completing the final wash and clean down before departing.’

If bad weather is encountered, crews will sail conservatively and not push too hard

Problems and damage

As an owner, you’d be advised not to worry unduly. Things do go wrong, but severe damage is extremely rare, and loss almost unheard of. Peter Green admits the element of risk can ‘never be fully eliminated’. A delivery company worth its salt will be striving to keep that quantity as close to zero as possible. ‘With any sailing journey,’ says Green, ‘there is of course some risk.’

Halcyon, PYD and Wright Marine skippers must report to you at the delivery’s conclusion on the condition of general maintenance items, any general wear and tear, any recommendations or improvements or any damage caused during the passage by the crew.

You can expect to be told straight away of incidents resulting in damage. Green points to Halcyon’s engineer support service, whereby crew can phone for help diagnosing and making repairs. ‘One of the most common problems we see is dirty fuel,’ he says. ‘If you’ve bought a yacht that hasn’t been used for a while, the risk of diesel bug increases. It’s often something that won’t come to light until the fuel tank’s been shaken around a bit at sea.’

A lot of Wright’s deliveries involve vessels which have recently changed hands. ‘As such,’ Pendlebury says, delicately, ‘defects may not be known.’ On one trip from Southampton to Newcastle upon Tyne, diesel bug clogged the injectors and the engine gave in just past Chichester. The boat was brought alongside under sail to Haslar marina. ‘The vessel required a complete polishing of its fuel and an overhaul of injector assembly but was able to resume the delivery a week later.’

Deliveries continue overnight. You will get tracking updates about the boat’s whereabouts

Avoiding problems

Making your expectations clear and having your consents in writing beforehand is key when resolving issues arising from company procedures and insurance. ‘Any pre-existing damage is photographed,’ assures Pendlebury. ‘This is then chatted through with the owner, or photos are sent to them prior to departure. This helps to prevent any misunderstandings later down the line.’

Similarly – and Kloezeman and Green would undoubtedly agree – ‘If skippers feel conditions don’t permit safe passage, they’ll seek shelter. The easiest way to avoid misunderstandings is to carefully read the contract and ask questions.’ Delivery firms emphasise that the crew’s only task is moving a vessel from A to B in seamanlike fashion. ‘Owners are welcome to join a delivery,’ says Kloezeman, ‘although the delivery crew will routinely sail 24 hours a day with only brief stops as necessary for fuel, provisions or to avoid severe weather.’

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Dealing directly with private Yacht Owners and Brokers we are based in Whitehaven, England, UK from where we cover the whole of the UK, Europe, Mediterranean & Atlantic crossings.

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1000’s of miles experience on Yachts of varying size and shapes makes Ocean Yacht Delivery a first choice for your Yacht delivery requirements whether you are a private owner, broker or manufacturer.

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All deliveries at Ocean Yacht Delivery are tracked by GPS, this enables the client as well as the shore based team to monitor the progress of the delivery at all times giving peace of mind. 

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You will receive updates on the scheduling and progress of your yacht delivery based on your pre-agreed requirements.  When the Yacht is collected there will be live GPS tracking detailing the progress of the delivery.

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Halcyon Yachts are one of the few long serving yacht delivery companies in the UK. Our excellent reputation is based on the careful and considerate approach that we take with our deliveries. Our professionalism and dedication ensures an exceptional level of service and customer care.

We receive many enquiries from word of mouth recommendations and we have numerous regular and loyal clients, both private and corporate. Regardless of the type of yacht or the distance involved, we will deliver your boat with professionalism and care.

Our Services

Halcyon Yachts have a wealth of experience in the maritime sector and our specialist services include:

Powerboat Delivery

Halcyon Yachts have dedicated and qualified powerboat skippers and crew. The skill set required when delivering a large powerboat or superyacht is very different to that of a sailing boat. We have delivered powerboats for some prestigious companies including Benetti, Sunseeker, Princess, Privateer, Nordhavn, Pershing, Jeanneau and Beneteau.

International Yacht Delivery

Halcyon Yachts will provide you with a specialist delivery team. We have extensive experience of delivering both new and second hand yachts. We have successfully delivered hundreds of boats around Europe and beyond. We regularly deliver boats to and from the Baltic and the Mediterranean. We have delivered new yachts for some prestigious companies including Hallberg-Rassy, Oyster, X-Yachts, Najad, Malo, Hanse, Dufour, Bavaria, Beneteau and Jeanneau. Whether you have bought a new boat and require our services or wish to relocate your current boat to a different sailing area then we are on hand and ready to help.

Trans Atlantic Yacht Delivery

Our delivery skippers are all highly experienced ocean sailors. We take great care to check all the systems and equipment prior to departure. Safety to vessel and crew is always paramount; no more so than when you are crossing an ocean. If you are entering the ARC (Atlantic Rally Cruise) and want some advice or wish to discuss your vessels return options then we would be delighted to help.

Instruction and Assisted Passage

If you wish to be onboard for the delivery then Halcyon Yachts can offer you a personally tailored instructional package or a compliment of crew to suit your specific needs. Many of our skippers are qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructors and, through our affiliation with an RYA sailing school, we can organise training with RYA certification. We always ensure compatibility between the owner and the crew so as to maximise the quality of your experience.

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Over the years we have helped many clients with the relocation of their race yachts to various sailing regattas. These deliveries include shorter passages to events such as Cowes Week or Cork Week, or longer trips to races in the Mediterranean or Caribbean. Regardless of the distance we are very used to managing high performance vessels. Let us make life that little bit easier for you so that you can concentrate on enjoying the sailing.

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Halcyon Yachts can provide you and your family with a qualified and experienced RYA Yachtmaster Instructor. We can guide you through the things you need to know whilst on board your own vessel and will personally tailor the experience to suit your needs. We can follow the RYA syllabus and through our affiliation with an RYA sailing school subsequently issue certificates upon completion. Beginner courses, brush up courses and advanced courses are all available.

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If you need an extra pair of hands to help you with a sailing trip then Halcyon Yachts can provide you with the perfect solution. Our yacht delivery crew are carefully vetted and are highly recommended. We can have a professional first mate or deck hand join you at short notice anywhere in the world.

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Best decision we made to employ Halycon, for a yacht delivery from the UK to Portugal. Couldn't fault the professionalism. Would highly recommend.

Having had Halcyon Yachts recommended to us by a friend who had used their services we engaged Halcyon Yachts to deliver our recently purchased Beneteau 331 from Bangor Marina in Northern Ireland to Falmouth Marina in Cornwall. We were very impressed with the helpful friendly service from initial contact with the office team to meeting the delivery crew upon arrival in Cornwall. By chance the Skipper selected was based not far from where we live, and we took the opportunity to meet with him prior to the voyage. Prior to the start of the voyage the Skipper made excellent decisions to find and take best advantage of a small weather window in the weather forecast. His decisions proved to be spot on. We are happy to recommend Halcyon Yachts because of their attention to detail and the fact that everything operated and worked as it should when they left Northern Ireland and everything operated and worked as it should upon handover in Cornwall.

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Halcyon Yachts organised the delivery of our sailboat from the UK to France and all went very well. Very professional skippers. Highly recommend their custom delivery service.

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Yacht Transport

Setting the Industry Standard in Yacht Transport Solutions

Peters & May, the industry’s forefront boat transport solutions provider, exceeds client expectations across the board. We handle vessels from tender-sized boats to impressive 40-meter giants.

Whether your goal is an extended cruise or attending a yachting event, our decades of experience lead us to the right transport solution, aligning with your unique needs, budget, and timeline.

Our exceptional service and vast knowledge let us tailor boat shipping solutions that meet your requirements.

We aren’t just for leisure boats; we’re experts in superyacht shipping and racing yacht transport, meeting their specialized needs with precision.

Previous Shipments

Shipping the world’s first floating eco-luxury suite, shipping the ammonite yacht, first flat rail shipment out of the philippines, dna performance sailing g4 catamaran shipment, 63m flo-flo superyacht shipment – utopia iv, customs and vat.

With many years experience and our very own in-house Customs Manager, we are on hand to guide you through any international trade service operations, and answer any customs / VAT questions you may have.

• Pre shipment Letters of Credit scrutiny and amendment service
• Full Letter of Credit services
• Certificates of origin
• Preparation and presentation of export license application forms

Masts, Spares and equipment transportation

We understand the importance and recognise the unique requirements that the transportation of specialist equipment such as masts, spares and containers need. With our global contacts the team are able to provide the most cost effective and efficient solution to ensure your cargo reaches its destination within your timescales.

• Shipping containers
• Support boats
• Specialist camera equipment
• Urgent spares

Loadmasters

Our expert full time professional Loadmasters with industry approved qualifications and some with 25 years of experience in military maritime logistics deployment are at the centre of our commitment to provide a trusted and personal service.

• Preparation of all loading / discharge equipment
• Manage all loading / discharge operations
• Co-ordination of third parties including divers, ship's crew etc.
• Client point of contact on the day of loading / discharge
• Skills to design lifting gear solutions

Technical Support

Our expert Technical Support Team works alongside our Loadmasters to provide necessary overall support prior to and during all loading and discharge operations. From technical drawings to bespoke cradle designs and welding services, our team will ensure that each loading / discharge is executed safely, efficiently and to industry standards.

• Bespoke cradle design
• Co-ordination of Loadmasters
• Welding fabrication
• Technical diagrams - stow plans, loading / discharge diagrams
• Onsite cradle / equipment maintenance and distribution

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Where We Operate

Destination variety:.

As a global leader in yacht transportation, we’ve delivered yachts to a diverse array of destinations. From the azure Mediterranean to the serene Caribbean, our clients enjoy the benefits of our expansive reach.

Global Reach

We operate from a multitude of strategic locations worldwide. Our presence spans continents, with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, guaranteeing easy access to our services.

Why Choose Peters & May

Peters & May is your unrivaled choice for seamless shipping solutions. Our wealth of experience, global reach, and dedication to precision make us the preferred partner for all your shipping requirements. Our team of experts ensures your cargo arrives safely and on time, wherever your destination may be. You can trust Peters & May to deliver excellence every time. Join the ranks of satisfied customers who choose us as their trusted shipping partner.

Passion for Yachts:

Our genuine passion for yachts transcends mere logistics. At Peters & May, we treat every yacht as if it were our own, ensuring the safety and care it deserves.

Sponsorship:

We’re not just a logistics company; we’re an active member of the yachting community. Our sponsorship of prestigious yachting events and regattas is a testament to our deep understanding of the unique needs of yachts and their owners.

Logistics Prowess:

Peters & May’s logistics expertise ensures that your yacht’s journey is managed with unrivaled precision. Our team is dedicated to overseeing every detail, providing the highest standard of service.

Unwavering Commitment

Peters & May’s unwavering commitment to excellence extends far beyond logistics. With us, your yacht’s transport isn’t just a service – it’s a journey of excellence.

Peters & May has over 50 years of experience in international logistics and a track record of successfully transporting yachts worldwide. We offer a comprehensive service, handling everything from shipping the yacht itself to equipment, customs, and more. Our clients trust us for our commitment to excellence and passion for the industry.

The shipping duration can vary depending on the destination, the size of the yacht, and other factors. We’ll provide you with a timeline as part of our proposal to ensure you have a clear understanding of the process.

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive proposal that outlines the entire process from dockside to delivery, demonstrating the equipment and methods we’ll use. Our experts will guide you on the necessary preparations and handling of your yacht.

Safety is our top priority. We employ specialized equipment and expert teams to guarantee your yacht’s security.

MARKHAM MARINE SERVICES

Markham Marine Boat Delivery, Own Boat Tuition and Vessel Management

Experienced, tailored and professional.

We are passionate about boats and operate in the UK (including the Channel Islands, Scotland, Ireland and Wales) and Internationally.  We offer a bespoke boat delivery service, personalised own boat tuition courses for experienced and novice sailors and vessel management services. 

We don't mind where your boat is based or where it's going too, because we are happy to travel to wherever we're needed.  

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Our Services 

What We Offer

Wright marine are specialists in the delivery of sail and power vessels., with our " sail now" option wright marine are experts in ensuring your yacht is ready when you need it., we can prepare, provision and maintain your yacht, so it is ready when you are.  , yacht preparation, utilising our expert instructors we are able to arrange bespoke tuition designed to meet your needs., bespoke tuition, wright marine are specialists in the supply of fully qualified skippers and crew, crew supply,   wright marine offer a satellite tracking option allowing you to monitor the progress of your delivery    , satelitte tracking, yacht delivery .

1. Wright Marine are a leading yacht delivery company. We are experienced in all manner of sail and powerboats, regardless of age or size. We have skippers and crew who are able to utilise their years of skill and knowledge to ensure  your vessel is delivered in safest and most efficient manner possible.

2. Wright Marine's Sail Now option ensures your vessel is ready to go when you are. We understand time is precious and preparing  and maintaining a vessel can be a time consuming process. We can take the pressure off with a variety of options including liaison with marine trade professionals to ensure your vessels maintenance is undertaken on time and in budget. 

3. Many of Wright Marines leading skippers are also RYA qualified instructors, we have team members that are qualified in every RYA discipline from Dinghy sailing through to Yachtmaster Instructors. We are able to advise on all manner of training needs and can work with you to help you overcome any training related challenges you may have. Through our network of partnerships with RYA recognised training centres  we can arrange courses at preferential rates on your behalf. 

4. Crew supply is at the heart of what we do, all our skippers are commercially endorsed yachtmasters. We only use skippers of the highest calibre. All crew members are selected based on qualifications and references ensuring your vessel is delivered by crews with years of seamanship. Due to the unique nature of yacht delivery we ensure a wide variety of skills within crews and specifically  seek to contract crews with a mixture of skills and abilities including vessel handling, engineering and  local navigational knowledge.

5. Satellite Tracking & Vessel Safety Equipment - The safety of your yacht delivery is as important to you as  it is to us. We offer the option to track the progress of your delivery anywhere in the world. In addition we have the ability to organise any additional safety equipment which may be required to ensure the safe arrival of your vessel at its intended location. 

Yacht Delivery UK is an Essex based company offering services all over the UK and Europe.  We have been operating for over 30 years with RYA skippers sailing across all types of seas and conditions.  Delivering a boat is a very personal service and we know how important people possessions are and in particularly yachts.  They are often a huge expense and are part of the family.  We specialise in yacht delivery around the UK and Europe and ensure we delivery every yacht in the best order we can.  Every yacht we deliver is treated as our own.  All our crew are experienced sailors and have the same ethics and professionalism as we do. The senior skipper has sailed across literally every ocean over the last 30 years gaining invaluable experience and now works as a Yacht master Examiner.  This is the highest ranked sailor and is a very privileged title.  Most of our crew are either yacht masters or as a minimum day skippers.  Although we charge for deliveries, we also enjoy our job and think we are in a privileged position to carry out our passion whilst at the same time paying our bills.  That’s all we look to do.

Delivery skippers are known to be some of the best skippers in the world.  Often sailing in conditions most wont, but knowing exactly how far to push the boats without undue stress on them.  A good skipper will set a schedule and unless extreme conditions come in, will stick to it.  The crews safety is the first concern of any skipper and no crew member will be put into a  dangerous situation where it could have been avoided.  However, all crew are fully briefed of the risks involved and make the decision to join the boat with full knowledge.  Yachts are designed for certain waters and can take more than most will ever sail in.  A delivery skipper will know a boats capacity and will not push it beyond its limits.  If it means pulling into a harbour for the night, or anchoring up in a bay for the night, than that is what happens.  We tend to build in a 5 day leeway on the time frame od the delivery to allow for any unforeseen stops.   But rarely do we go past this.  In fact we have delivered within the designated time 97% of the time.  The time we didn’t was a mechanical fault with the boat and an inability to replace the faulty part.

This is Des Purcell.  He is our senior skipper and has been delivering boats all over the world for some 30 years.   Des’s attention to detail and safety on deliveries is second to none.  Being on the water the majority of his life Des , , no short cuts are taken and there have been a few incidents where he has refused to sail until the boat is brought up to the correct and relevant standard for the trip it was about to do.

I have personally sailed with him on many deliveries and seen first hand his ability to stay calm and focused when others maybe wouldn’t. One of the best examples of Des’s talents was when he had to sail a 42 Beneteua into the tiny marina on Capri, Italy.  Just as we were entering the marina the diesel run out (unknown to us the fuel gauge had broken during the trip).  If you have ever been to the Isle of Capri you will know it is very busy with medium size ferries bringing visitors from the main land.  The fast ferries do not stop or deviate off course lightly.  Des managed to maneuver the boat using the wind on the side of the boat and turning the engine over for a short burst of power into the marina.  Not only did he get through the narrow entrance avoiding the rocks either side, but he also kept enough room for the ferries to enter and exit and then got us not just into the harbour and stop and the first opportunity, but instead got the boat to the fuel station so we could refuel.  An amazing piece of sailing from a man who simply gets how a boat acts in water!

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YACHT DELIVERIES WORLDWIDE

Know more about what’s involved in a yacht delivery and save Time and Money. Here at Delivery Captain, we like to keep it simple and straightforward. No Surprises. We deliver since 1999!

Yacht Delivery Service to Private Owners/Yacht Brokers Sailing Catamarans – Sailboats 

We Specialize in Sailing Catamarans

Delivery Captain is the most reliable and professional yacht delivery company in Europe. We have operated in the yachting industry since 1999 and with over 20 years of international experience, we can guarantee you and your boat will always be in safe hands. We will deliver your yacht most professionally and safely from any location selected to any location worldwide. We offer a global delivery service and we take care of all aspects from start to finish including commissioning. We understand the value of your vessel and we care to preserve it for you as if it was ours. We also provide yacht delivery service to owners who wish to come along on our deliveries. This way you can gain valuable experience, assisted by our professionally qualified captains during deliveries. Joining our deliveries is a great opportunity for both, as clients will gain more experience on their new yacht or on how to handle long-distance delivery, as for us to know you better and share with you our wide experience. Delivery Captain provides all, private clients and brokers with professionally qualified skippers and crew, with a minimum of Yachtmaster/Ocean qualification and above.

Yacht Delivery Explained

Fill out the Free quotation form with as many details as possible. A quote will be sent within  24 hours . If for any reason you don’t receive the immediate automatic response mail, it means that the provided email in the form was incorrect. Please check your email and re-send the form. Upon initial quote agreement, a formal contract will be issued. The contract will be signed by the two parties and the joining date will be agreed upon. The yacht must be “ready to sail” and have all the necessary “up-to-date” safety equipment onboard. The engine, sails, running rigging and standing rigging must be in good working order.

*Boat refitting is not included in any of our contracts. 

*All vessels MUST be READY TO SAIL upon our arrival.

Joining date

Preparation Covering Protection

Weather and Routing 

The joining date is always agreed upon between the owner/agent and the Delivery Captain beforehand. Our contracted skipper and crew will join the boat on the date and take over the yacht from then on. The Skipper and Delivery Captain will take full responsibility thereafter. A full report will be issued. The boat will then be thoroughly checked and a full inventory will be cross-checked with the owner/agent. In the following days, our delivery team will carry on standard maintenance for the purpose of the voyage, and other tests will take place: Electrical, Navigational, Engine, and operational systems will also be tested and sea trials will take place. The yacht must be seaworthy to pass all tests.

*Boat refitting nor major repairs are included in any of our contracts.

Preparation & Departure:

Yacht Delivery preparation consists of protecting all areas by covering them with appropriate material. All surfaces need covering and protection, woodwork, general interior parts, and stainless steel. All boat areas will need re-arranging and protection according to the skipper’s indication. We are usually able to go through delivery preparation within three days. This includes supplying all food, water, and fuel. Based on weather conditions, the skipper will decide the final departure date (ETD). Customers will be informed and updated through satellite tracking systems, as we go along.

Once at a destination, the delivery skipper and his/her team will meet the owner/agent, and go through the final paperwork. The yacht will be checked inside out. “The boat will be in even better condition than when it was handed over to us at the start”. The yacht will be perfectly clean inside out. Upon customer satisfaction, a handover will be made. The crew will be signed out and given instructions on when to leave the boat.

Safety Equipment

Things you need to check are in place and up to date:

• Boat papers including Registration and manuals
• Engines book
• Home Port and Flag
• Safety equipment Full Set MOB 
• Boat Insurance
• Liferaft/Epirb/WHF radio/ Satellite Phone – Iridium Go
• Flares/First Aid Kit/Fire Fighting Set
• Navigational Instruments and Charts

Satellite Communication

We require an Iridium Go on all our deliveries. This can be provided by the boat owner or by us on a rental basis fee.  Communication between crew and clients, providing boat position and delivery progress is essential. Although we provide 24/7 office support, we can improve connection with owners by having additional satellite devices installed on the yacht. Satellite system devices are easily installed onboard and can give a continuous signal to verify the boat’s position (see inReach mini ). This solution can be particularly useful if you are on the move, and wish to know where the boat is at all times and is considered additional to the Iridium Go. Vessel movement and progress can be monitored from any tablet, computer, or smartphone through the IRIDIUM Network.

We are also beginning to use Starlink with great success and appreciation from our customers. This service is still in evolution by the Elon Musk company and plans changes often. Please check the website for more info: STARLINK

IRIDIUM GO  IN DETAIL:

The Iridium Go is an essential part of our delivery contract. We require this service on all our deliveries Across the Ocean. The Iridium Go is a tool/handset that we use to download weather forecasts and communicate with owners along the way. This enables us to make calls, send sms, send daily positions, send emails, and ultimately SOS/DISTRESS.

in order to work, the device needs additional services: line rental subscriptions through Predictwind , plus an additional interface to enable the whole system.

Customers are welcome to provide their own Satellite communication system.

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SW Yacht Delivery

Sail and power, yacht delivery.

Simon has been delivering yachts safely for over 20 years.

We provide a professional yet personal service to our clients, ensuring yachts are delivered with minimum stress. We achieve this with diligent pre planning, keeping our clients informed at every stage and taking great care of the precious vessels entrusted to us.

Assisted Delivery

This is a bespoke service to fit the experience and objectives of our clients. Many yacht owners like to be on board when relocating their yacht. Planning takes into account the abilities of those coming on the trip to ensure a safe, enjoyable and rewarding passage.

Own boat tuition

Helping the less experienced sailor gain the confidence to skipper their own yacht or those with more experience push themselves further.  Simon will help clients to nail take offs and landings, improve boat handling, passage planning and execution.

Simon is an RYA/MCA Yacht Master Ocean Sail and Power who has been on the water since childhood and has over 30 years in the trade.

An accomplished seafarer and professional yacht charter and delivery skipper with over 60,000 sea miles. Simon has had a long and varied career incorporating sail training, international deliveries and charter work in a range of craft including performance yachts, multi-hulls, gaff rigs and power vessels. Bringing a professional knowledge of marine vessel systems, ship & crew safety management meteorology, navigation and seamanship.

Louise, Simon’s wife and business partner, is his main crew or dedicated person ashore. We also have regular crew who join us for longer passages.

We can guide you through the processes and logistics involved and give you a realistic overview of how we will manage the delivery of your vessel.

Simon also offers own boat tuition and assisted delivery

Maurice Griffiths Ketch

‘Good Hope’ and Jono safely delivered to their new Mooring

In August 2021, Simon and Louise took me and my newly aquired 1968 39ft wooden ketch from Plymouth to Largs in the Firth of Clyde.

Simon’s depth of experience combined with Louise’s organisational skills resulted in an enjoyable stress-free passage.

A very efficient delivery team and also good company.

Jono Stokes

August 2021.

Simon from swyachtdelivery.com helped me on my newly aquired sailing yacht from Lochinver to Peterhead and did a fantastic job.

Simon is very experienced and professional which shows in all aspects around a boat. Furthermore, he fitted right in with the family who also appreciated him very much.

My highest recommendation to you Simon for any kind of boat delivery and I will certainly call on him again should I be in need for another delivery.

August 2019

Assisted Claus with the delivery of his Najad 380 from Lochinver to Peterhead.

Delivery from Pwllheli to Falmouth

From the first phone call to the yacht arriving safe and sound into Falmouth we were never less than 100% satisfied with Simon and his team.

Throughout the whole process Simon was the consummate Pro and never gave us a single  moment to be concerned. He has the unusual knack of at the same time being extremely laid back and chilled whilst leaving you in no doubt that everything was very much under control. This combined with his very personable approach made the whole experience a lot less stressful than it might ordinarily have been.

Overall, a great Skipper who delivered an excellent service and one in whom we’d have no reservations at all in using ourselves again or indeed recommending to others.

Simon Bennett

[email protected], simon: 44 (0) 7916 076 191, louise: 44 (0) 7411 463 969, simon willoughby yacht delivery partnership.

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We all want to spend less time traveling and more time living. At Joby Aviation, we’re making that possible with our pioneering electric aircraft. It’s a faster, cleaner, and smarter way to carry people through their lives.

Powered by six electric motors, our aircraft takes off and lands vertically, giving us the flexibility to serve almost any community. Flying with us might feel more like getting into an SUV than boarding a plane.

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Our aerial ridesharing service will combine the ease of conventional ridesharing with the power of flight. A green alternative to driving that's bookable at the touch of an app.

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From the beginning, we knew our aircraft had to fade into the background of life. Our expert team of engineers has dedicated years to delivering an aircraft that will be quiet enough to land in your neighborhood. Listen here .

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With more than 30,000 miles flown on full-scale prototype aircraft, our aircraft is designed to meet the uncompromising safety standards set by the FAA and other global aviation regulators. We’re now engaged in a multi-year testing program with the FAA to certify our vehicle for commercial operations, and have completed the first three of five stages.

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