PROFESSIONAL YACHT DELIVERY — MASTER‑LED, WITH YOU ABOARD OR WITHOUT YOU.
Trusted Yacht Delivery (Australia & International)
Owners welcome. Standards unchanged. We deliver sailing yachts and catamarans with the discipline of ocean racing and the care of an owner’s skipper. Below you’ll find exactly how yacht delivery works—the process, staffing, safety windows, readiness, and what’s included—so you can decide with confidence.
CHOOSE YOUR DELIVERY MODE
OWNER‑ONBOARD YACHT DELIVERY — MENTORED FIRST PASSAGE:
YACHT DELIVERY PLUS STRUCTURED FAMILIARISATION. JOIN THE PASSAGE TO BUILD REAL ROUTINES—SYSTEMS, WATCHKEEPING, NAVIGATION WORKFLOW, AND CONSERVATIVE DECISIONING—WITHOUT REDUCING PROFESSIONAL CREW. PAIRS WELL WITH OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
HANDS‑OFF YACHT DELIVERY — MANAGED YACHT DELIVERY:
A PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED DELIVERY END‑TO‑END—PLANNED, CREWED, MONITORED, AND DOCUMENTED. TIME‑BASED PRICING KEEPS INCENTIVES ALIGNED TO SAFE SEAMANSHIP. DAILY COMMS, SKED24X7 OVERSIGHT, AND A TIDY HAND‑BACK PACK (TRACK & LOG ARCHIVE + KEY NOTES).
NEW-BUILD YACHT COMMISSIONING & DELIVERY:
YARD-SIDE ADVOCACY, SEA-TRIAL ACCEPTANCE, PUNCH-LIST, WARRANTY CLAIMS & FOLLOW-UP, THEN YACHT DELIVERY AND HAND-BACK. [MORE ON NEW BUILDS]
OCEAN RACING YACHT DELIVERY:
SEA-TRIALLED, WHITE-GLOVE DELIVERY TO START LINE OR HOME FROM FINISH. VESSEL READINESS, PRE-SCRUTINEER CHECKS, AUDIT ATTENDANCE. CREW: EX-OCEAN RACERS.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Sailing monohulls & catamarans, luxury yachts • Offshore ≥36 ft (ideal 40–60 ft, max 80 ft) • Routes greater than 300 nm • Anywhere around Australia, Yacht Deliveries from/to New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, PNG, Philippines, Palau, Fiji, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Thailand, Tonga, Solomons, Samoa, Vietnam, China. Other routes on request • Yachts typically 1995+ (earlier by exception after inspection) • No motor vessels. No Ferrocement.
EASY AND STRAIGHT FORWARD PRICING MODEL
OUR PRICING MODEL (TIME-BASED, SAFETY-ALIGNED, TRANSPARENT)
We quote a clear target day count tied to your route, season, and readiness. For predictability you can add a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Days cap (excludes documented weather holds, owner-caused delays, and pre-existing faults). If helpful, we’ll show an equivalent $/nm for context—billing remains time-based to reward prudent seamanship.
WHY $ PER MILE MISPRICES REALITY
DISTANCE NOT EQUAL TO TIME Miles don’t capture what actually drives delivery time: weather windows, sea state, bar/headland gates, current, and the readiness of the yacht. Two routes with the same distance can differ dramatically in day count. Time‑based pricing keeps incentives aligned to prudent decisions—slow down, stop, or wait when it’s the safer call—without turning safety into a financial penalty.
WHY TIME-BASED WORKS BETTER (FOR BOTH OF US)
STOP PAYING FOR MILES—PAY FOR SEAMANSHIP
Time‑based pricing is more honest for owners and safer for crew. It means we plan around readiness and safe windows, rather than chasing miles to “hit a number”. You receive a target day count tied to route/season/readiness, with predictability levers like an NTE Days cap. You can still request an equivalent $/nm for comparison, but billing remains time‑based to keep incentives clean.
WHAT CAN CHANGE THE DAY COUNT
(AND HOW TO REDUCE IT)
WANT FEWER DAYS? PREPARE EARLY AND SAIL ON GOOD WEATHER WINDOWS.
The biggest variables are weather windows, vessel readiness, and port/bar constraints. We reduce surprises by (1) pre‑proposal owner self‑check, (2) formal VRA after acceptance, (3) conservative window planning with contingency ports, and (4) clear go/no‑go criteria. If we hold, we document why—so you always know what’s driving the schedule.
CREWED FOR 24‑HOUR WATCHKEEPING
BASED ON KIND OF PASSAGE
Crew numbers are set by route, season, and vessel condition to maintain safe 24‑hour watchkeeping. Autopilot is mandatory; if unserviceable, we add professional crew to preserve watch standards.
WE WORK OUT A DAILY RATE
We select from our bench the delivery crew for your requirements. The fee is a daily rate by number of days needed.
VHF Channel 16 (156.800 MHz): the global hailing & distress frequency. Our number tips its hat to it with 156 800. (call here, then switch to a working channel)
WE ESTIMATE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES
You are still up for the normal operating expenses like fuel, provisioning, marina fees and depending on crew travel and delivery logistics. We estimate these upfront and reconcile at hand‑back with receipts.
WHAT YOUR QUOTE INCLUDES
NOT JUST A NUMBER, A TRANSPARENT DELIVERY PLAN
Your proposal should read like a plan, not a guess: route concept, target days, staffing model, readiness assumptions, the safety window approach, comms cadence, and what you receive at hand‑back. We also separate professional fees from pass‑through expenses and reconcile with receipts—so the commercial side stays as clear as the seamanship.
BOTTOM LINE: pay for the professional time it actually takes to move your yacht safely and well—no pressure to chase miles, no hidden risk loading, and no surprises. We ensure your requests are handled with meticulous attention to detail. Our proactive approach is to make your yacht delivery easier, stress-free and better by providing quality, tailored professional services aligned to your requirements, schedule and budget.
HOW OUR YACHT DELIVERY PROCESS WORKS
CONFIDENCE, NOT GUESSWORK
Expect accountable leadership, clear communications, and a tidy hand-back that saves time and money
Think of it as a professionally managed passage, not a gamble. A Master Ocean Delivery Skipper owns your outcome—turning your brief into a clear plan with a target departure window, fair milestones, and conservative go/no-go rules so we sail when it’s safe, not when a calendar says so. Before lines are cast off, we align on readiness and responsibilities; underway you get SKED24x7 oversight, daily updates, and calm, transparent decision-making that never chases miles at the expense of seamanship. At the finish, you receive a clean hand-back, a track and log archive, and the confidence that the job was run like a program—predictable, insurer-friendly, and built to minimise surprises.
1) ENQUIRY & FIT CHECK
Tell us the pickup location, drop off location (we will work out the route), timing, and vessel details. We confirm it’s a good fit (sailing mono/cat, ≥36 ft offshore, route ≥300 nm, typically 1995+).
2) DISCOVERY CALL (MASTER OCEAN DELIVERY SKIPPER)
We discuss your objectives, vessel history, crewing requirements, and set a target departure window. You’ll understand how we plan, staff, and monitor your passage.
3) OWNER SELF-CHECK (PRE-PROPOSAL)
Before we price, you complete a readiness self-check (not a VRA): autopilot status (mandatory), safety gear in date, AIS/comms, clean fuel, recent engine service. This avoids surprises and keeps the proposal accurate—the formal VRA happens only after you accept.
4) TIME-BASED PROPOSAL (WITH CERTAINTY LEVERS)
You receive a private proposal that shows a clear target day count tied to route, season, and your readiness inputs, plus:
our safety-window plan (we sail on windows, not weather-blind dates),fair milestone payments (acceptance deposit → pre-departure mobilisation → progress → hand-back),the option of a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Days cap for added predictability (excludes documented weather holds, owner-caused delays, pre-existing faults). If you want a simple comparison, we can show an equivalent $/nm—billing remains time-based.
5) ACCEPTANCE & BOOKING
You approve the proposal and milestones. We lock in the go/no-go criteria we’ll use for weather and bar/headland transits, and schedule the on-site VRA (Vessel Readiness Assessment).
6) MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
You need to confirm you have a current yacht insurance policy that covers the delivery of your yacht by sailors instructed by you to undertake the passage. This documentation is required before we commence travel to pick up the yacht. It is your responsibility to ensure that your vessel insurance covers third-party liability that extends to the vessel’s captain, crew, and guests. Provide the following in digital form (we will need to sight these documents):
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Current yacht insurance certificate of currency (or equivalent)
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Proof of current yacht registration with the relevant state authority
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Proof of ownership interest in the yacht
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Sailing instructions by owner (letter of authority)
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For newly acquired yachts relocated internationally: all purchase documentation required for customs entry
7) CREW ASSIGNMENT & WATCHBILL
We confirm the professional crew and share short bios/resumes.
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Coastal (~500–1,200 nm): 2 professionals
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Long-haul coastal & oceanic (~1,400–5,000 nm): 3 professionals
Autopilot is mandatory; if unserviceable, we add +1 pro for a safe 24-hour watch. Owners are welcome for mentorship but do not reduce professional crew (Cat-0 exception only by assessment/approval).
8) WEATHER-WINDOW PLANNING
~10 days out we begin formal window checks. We route conservatively, set contingency ports, and—during cyclone seasons—avoid forecast impact zones. Dates can move to match the safe window (we’ll coordinate early if a shift is sensible).
9) CREW MOBILISATION & TRAVEL
We book crew logistics. Typical arrival: ~2 days before coastal departures; ~5 days before oceanic/international.
10) VRA & OPTIONAL SEA-TRIAL (AFTER ACCEPTANCE)
We conduct the Vessel Readiness Assessment on site (300+ checks), verify provisioning/fuel, install our satellite trackers/Starlink, and in some situations we may complete systems tests/sea-trial. Any punch-list items are addressed before departure.
11) DEPARTURE & EN-ROUTE OPERATIONS
We depart inside the approved window and run SKED24x7 oversight: daily SKEDs, logbook, routing updates, and clear comms with you. Holds and deviations are logged with rationale under our safety policy.
12) ARRIVAL, HAND-BACK & WRAP
On arrival we berth, secure and decamp (rig tidy, clean-down, perishables removed, linen/towels bagged), brief you, and provide your track & log archive. For new builds, you also receive the acceptance/warranty pack. We reconcile expenses and close milestones.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERIES — WE HANDLE THE ADMIN
Deeper readiness review; customs, immigration and biosecurity (inbound/outbound), port paperwork, remote agents where needed, fuel/provisioning logistics, and SAR registrations if applicable. Owner/guest travel insurance is mandatory for international legs.
NEW-BUILD COMMISSIONING — OWNER-SIDE ADVOCACY
Yard liaison & options advisory; sea-trials and acceptance testing; defect identification/rectification; warranty documentation; final relocation and owner hand-over.
VESSEL READINESS ASSESSMENTS (VRA)
DON’T SAIL ON LUCK—SAIL PREPARED.
(STOP PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY START)
WANT FEWER DAYS? PLAN LIKE A PRO
A VRA reduces the risk of mid‑passage failures and costly holds. It identifies show‑stoppers early, sequences fixes, and documents readiness in a way that owners, yards, and insurers can understand. It doesn’t guarantee outcomes—offshore never does—but it materially improves predictability and decision quality.
WHAT OUR VESSEL READINESS ASSESSMENT (VRA) IS—AND IS NOT
NO MAGIC, JUST SEAMANSHIP
The VRA is not a survey or certification. It’s a structured readiness assessment focused on delivery risk: systems that fail offshore, failure consequences, mitigation readiness, and the practical path to “go” status. It helps align owner expectations, reduce scope creep, and protect schedules from avoidable surprises.
THE VALUE OF YOUR VRA
IT IMPROVES THE ODDS
You receive a punch‑list, priorities, and a readiness narrative you can act on. For owners, it reduces uncertainty. For brokers, it reduces reputational risk. For insurers, it supports decision clarity. For the passage itself, it reduces the probability of preventable delays.
OWNER READINESS: GET YOUR YACHT PASSAGE-READY
SAFETY AND PREDICTABILITY START WITH YOU
FIXING ISSUES EARLY PREVENTS DELAYS
Most delivery delays come from a small set of recurring failures (fuel contamination, charging problems, cooling issues, leaks, steering/autopilot faults). The Owner’s Critical Controls Checklist is a short guide to check the common derailers early—so fixes happen on land, not mid‑passage.
OWNER’S CRITICAL CONTROLS CHECKLIST
OWNER READINESS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safety and schedule reliability depend first on the condition of your vessel. Our Owner’s Critical Controls Checklist is a plain-English aid to help you review common failure points before we attend. It is guidance only. It is not a survey, certification, or guarantee of seaworthiness, and it does not replace professional maintenance or statutory inspections.
YOUR PART (BEFORE WE ARRIVE)
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Use the Owner’s Checklist to confirm the boat is safe, serviceable, and insured for a crewed delivery on the intended route and dates.
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Remedy any “no-sail” items (e.g., flooding control, steering fallback, clean fuel and filters, core power/charging, liferaft/medical readiness).
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Ensure your certificate of currency explicitly covers delivery by named skipper/crew with appropriate third-party liability and navigation limits.
Our shared aim is simple: a safe vessel, a predictable schedule, and an uneventful logbook. If you’re unsure about any item, we’re happy to show you what “good” looks like and help you prioritise fixes before the VRA.
1) FLOODING DETECTION & DE-WATERING WORKS
Prove pumps and alarms work so rising water is found early and pumped overboard fast. Mitigates: undetected flooding → loss of vessel Checks include: - [ ] Test automatic bilge float switches and manual overrides on all pumps (wet test where practical). - [ ] Operate manual bilge pumps (cockpit & cabin) for sustained strokes; confirm suction and overboard discharge. - [ ] High-water bilge alarm audible where crew are; alarm test completed. - [ ] Inspect discharge hoses, loops, and non-return valves; no kinks, crush points, or cracking. - [ ] Clear limber holes, scuppers, drains; clean strum boxes/strainers. - [ ] Portable/emergency pump that can de-water any compartment staged and tested; heavy-duty buckets with lanyards accessible.
2) BELOW-WATERLINE VALVES & HOSES ARE SAFE
Make every seacock and hose reliable and labeled so any leak can be shut quickly and plugged. Mitigates: sudden hull flooding Checks include: - [ ] Exercise and label every seacock/valve; tie the correctly sized wooden bung at each through-hull/transducer. - [ ] Inspect all below-waterline hoses; double clamps opposed; no corrosion/perishing; spare clamps aboard. - [ ] Check skin fittings/through-hulls and transducer/log glands for cracks or weeps. - [ ] Damage-control kit aboard: collision mat/fothering sail, underwater epoxy/putty, timber wedges, soft patches.
3) STEERAGE REDUNDANCY IS REAL
Ensure the boat can still be steered if steering gear fails or the rudder is lost. Mitigates: loss of control Checks include: - [ ] Fit the emergency tiller and steer under power for ≥1 minute. - [ ] Inspect steering cables/chain, quadrant, key fasteners, and autopilot-ram attachment; verify end-stop free travel. - [ ] Check rudder bearings for play; rudder tube/gland dry. - [ ] Prove a rudder-disabled steering method: drogue/warps steering or an emergency rudder solution.
4) ENGINE RAW-WATER COOLING & DRIVE BELTS ARE RELIABLE
Keep the engine cool: strong raw-water flow, sound hoses, working temp alarm, and spare impellers/belts ready. Mitigates: overheat → engine loss Checks include: - [ ] Observe strong exhaust water flow; raw-water strainer clean/airtight; no suction-side air leaks. - [ ] Impeller condition confirmed; spares (with gaskets/O-rings) and tools ready for swap-out. - [ ] Temperature/overheat alarm verified at cruise RPM; cooling hoses/clamps tight and dry. - [ ] V-belts (alternator/water pump) condition and tension OK; spare belts onboard; sizes recorded.
5) FUEL QUALITY & CAPACITY ARE ASSURED
Keep clean fuel and enough of it: water-free diesel, spare filters, and endurance for the longest leg plus reserve. Mitigates: engine stoppage in seaway Checks include: - [ ] Sample fuel at the lowest point/water separator for water/sediment; drain until clean. - [ ] Carry spare primary & secondary filters, seals, and a bleed kit; crew can change/bleed underway. - [ ] Confirm endurance for longest leg + reserve; add jerry cans with proper lashings/vents/labels. - [ ] Stage transfer kit (siphon/hand pump, funnels, absorbents); fuel shut-offs accessible; tank breathers clear.
6) CORE POWER WILL STAY ON
Keep essential electrics alive: healthy batteries, isolation controls, spares, and a realistic power plan for night and bad weather. Mitigates: “dark ship” event Checks include: 1. [ ] Battery state-of-health/voltage checks; batteries secured/vented; terminals tight and clean. 2. [ ] Isolation switches identified/tested; spare fuses/breakers carried; spare nav-light bulbs (if applicable). 3. [ ] DC/AC distribution tidy (no hot spots); realistic power budget for nav/comms/pumps overnight. 4. [ ] Electrical tool kit aboard: multimeter, crimper, terminals, heat-shrink, spare cable.
7) CHARGING SOURCES DELIVER
Prove alternator, solar, genset and chargers can keep batteries charged during the passage. Mitigates: progressive power failure Checks include: - [ ] Alternator output and regulator behaviour verified under load (belts covered in #4). - [ ] Solar/MPPT/regulator producing to expectation; wiring/terminations sound; settings match battery chemistry. - [ ] Genset run at 50–70% load; cooling and AC output stable. - [ ] Shore-power/charger test; RCDs/breakers function where fitted.
8) WATERTIGHT OPENINGS WON’T DOWN-FLOOD
Stop seawater entry: hatches, ports and lockers seal and drain correctly under green water. Mitigates: down-flooding/capsize cascade Checks include: - [ ] Hatch/portlight gaskets intact; dogs/latches secure; hose/leak test where practical. - [ ] Washboard/companionway panels fit and can be secured at sea. - [ ] Cockpit/locker drains/scuppers clear; locker latches hold under green water. - [ ] Heavy-item securement to a knockdown/180° standard: anchors, batteries, gas bottles, dinghy/outboard, spare fuel/water.
9) FIRE & GAS HAZARDS CONTROLLED
Prevent fire or explosion: in-date extinguishers and blanket; gas system leak-free and vented; smoke/CO alarms working. Mitigates: fire/explosion Checks include: - [ ] Fire extinguishers in date and correctly distributed; galley fire blanket to hand. - [ ] LPG system leak-tested (soapy water); solenoid/shut-off working; dated hoses; locker vented overboard; sniffer (if fitted). - [ ] Smoke/CO detectors operational; engine-space suppression (if fitted) armed.
10) VESSEL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES & MEDICAL ARE PASSAGE-READY
Be ready to save lives: liferaft, lifebuoys, MOB recovery, flares, searchlight, grab bag, and a stocked offshore medical kit. Mitigates: fatality after incident; inability to abandon or recover MOB Checks include: - [ ] Liferaft in date; cradle/lashings/HRU secure; liferaft reachable to lifelines ≈15 s from stowage. - [ ] Lifebuoys with light/smoke and danbuoy ready; heaving line available. - [ ] MOB recovery gear (Lifesling/recovery ladder/davit) riggable; pyro flares in date (Cat-1 level); searchlight working; grab bag prepared. - [ ] Offshore medical kit (Cat-1/2 style) stocked & accessible; dedicated emergency water stowed and logged. NOTE: - (Personal PFDs/tethers/AIS-MOB/PLBs are brought by delivery crew.) - We can bring along a Cat-0 Medical Kit (fees apply)
11) DISTRESS & COLLISION COMMS + NAVIGATION REDUNDANCY PROVEN
Guarantee rescue and awareness: EPIRB, VHF/AIS and backup comms tested; charts and backup navigation ready; nav lights working. Mitigates: delayed rescue/collision Checks include: - [ ] EPIRB registration current; self-test (incl. GPS) passed; expiries noted. - [ ] VHF DSC programmed with MMSI; test routine performed; AIS TX/RX verified; waterproof handheld VHF aboard; emergency VHF antenna carried. - [ ] Conspicuity: passive radar reflector (adequate RCS) or active RTE fitted. - [ ] Navigation redundancy: paper charts/pilots/plotting tools, handheld GPS with spare batteries, and a second compass. - [ ] All navigation lights operational; reserve/independent nav-light set (if fitted); sound signals available. - [ ] Passage plan & shore contact documented with check-in procedure (Wx gates, no-go zones, contingencies). NOTE: We do bring portable handheld VHF and satellite phones, starlink
12) RIG INTEGRITY AT DECK LEVEL
Keep the mast and fittings sound: secure chainplates, pins, furlers and fasteners; tools to cut rigging in an emergency. Mitigates: dismasting/sail loss Checks include: - [ ] Chainplates/turnbuckles sound; cotter/split pins correct, secured/taped. - [ ] Furler bearings/toggles smooth; no play/cracks at tangs/stemhead; hold-downs secure. - [ ] Halyards/sheaves free; chafe points addressed; gooseneck/mast-base fasteners inspected. - [ ] Rig-sever tools aboard (bolt-croppers/hacksaw) sized to cut standing rigging in an emergency. NOTE: Rig age: treat >12 yrs (cruising) / >8 yrs (racing) as a heightened-inspection trigger, not automatic end-of-life.
13) HEAVY-WEATHER SAIL PLAN READY (WITH PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES)
Have a small, controllable sail plan for storms or use practical alternatives; brief how to heave-to or deploy a drogue. Mitigates: loss of control in heavy weather Checks include: - [ ] If no storm sails: deep 3rd-reef main + small staysail, or reefed headsail with foam luff/gale-sail sleeve. - [ ] Rig preventers/downhauls; confirm reefing systems run free under load; brief heave-to and series drogue/warps plan. - [ ] Spare halyard available; pre-lead heavy-weather sheets to reduce deck work in a blow.
14) ANCHORING SYSTEM CAN HOLD AND RECOVER
Hold and retrieve anchor safely: windlass works, rode marked and secured, snubber ready, and a second anchor available. Mitigates: dragging → grounding Checks include: - [ ] Windlass load-tested; remote/controls function; breaker known. - [ ] Rode length & markings confirmed; bitter end secured to boat. - [ ] Snubber/chain stopper ready; swivels/shackles sized & moused; anchor bridle/hook (cats) checked. - [ ] Primary anchor deployable ≤5 minutes (timed drill); second anchor (different type) ready; locker drains clear. NOTE: Some passages require more than 50m of chain.
Confirm current insurance covers this delivery and third-party liability for the planned area and dates. Mitigates: catastrophic financial exposure after an incident Checks include: - [ ] Certificate of currency explicitly covers delivery by named skipper/crew with third-party liability; navigation area/dates match the passage. - [ ] Digital copy onboard and shared with the skipper in advance.
15) INSURANCE COVER IN FORCE
WHY OWNERS CHOOSE SAILOR.COM.AU
In a low‑regulation category, we differentiate with visible standards: Master‑led passages, time‑based pricing, safety‑window planning, readiness discipline (VRA 300+ checks), and SKED24x7 oversight—so decisions are calm, documented, and insurer‑friendly.
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Master Ocean Delivery Skipper‑led passagesTime‑based, safety‑aligned pricing (no miles‑chasing incentives)
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Safety‑window planning + conservative go/no‑go decisioningVessel Readiness Assessment (300+ checks) + readiness discipline
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SKED24x7 oversight: tracking, scheduled check‑ins, comms, and routing support
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Daily updates + documented rationale for holds/deviations
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Tidy hand‑back: track & log archive + key notes
Trustworthy skippers
Australia-wide network of vetted blue-water sailors (Master skippers, navigators, ocean racers). Every skipper is credentialed and reference-checked; bios provided on booking.
Our people are experienced, master’s, navigators, ocean sailors, race managers and emergency response managers. We have the depth and experience in our team to manage or support all facets of your sailing needs. Our skills honed over many years of racing, cruising, deliveries and race campaign management.
YACHT DELIVERY FOR YACHT RACES
We know ocean racing and racing yachts.
It's hard enough preparing and doing a yacht race let alone trying to deal with the complexities of deliveries to the start line or back to home port.
Our crew will manage the conversion from racing to delivery and make sure that she is back in great shape for your next race.
We use SKED24x7 to track and watch over the delivery very much like racing.
Proven Process
We reduce owner workload by running delivery as an operational program. We manage fit checks, readiness gating, documentation, crew assignment, mobilisation, comms cadence, and oversight—so the passage stays calm and accountable without you having to coordinate moving parts.
If crew availability changes, we have depth—so standards don’t slip to meet a date.
SKED24x7 oversight — continuous support offshore
SKED24x7 provides continuous tracking, scheduled check‑ins (SKEDs), comms logging, routing inputs, and escalation support. It’s designed to reduce uncertainty and improve response speed when conditions change—anywhere in the world. It operates anywhere in the world and is manned by people who are experienced blue water yacht sailors.
Our pricing is transparent and incentive‑aligned: time‑based, readiness‑aware, and planned around safe windows.
OWNER‑ONBOARD YACHT DELIVERY — MENTORED FIRST PASSAGE
Owners are welcome aboard for structured familiarisation—standards unchanged. Autopilot is mandatory, and owner participation does not reduce professional crew. We’ll confirm insurance endorsements before mobilisation. It's a great way to learn from our experienced sailors how they undertake an offshore passage.
Join your delivery for hands-on mentorship—systems, watchkeeping, passage decisions—without reducing professional crew. We’ll help ensure your policy endorses participation.
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Mentored First Passage: structured familiarisation
Mentored First Passage builds familiarity while your yacht is delivered: onboard systems, offshore routines, watchkeeping cadence, navigation workflow, sail handling under load, and calm decision-making. It’s still a professional delivery—owners welcome, standards unchanged. The goal is earned confidence and clear next steps, not a shortcut certification.