Vessel Handover After a Yacht Delivery | What Owners Can Expect
A professional yacht delivery doesn’t end when the vessel arrives. Learn what owners can expect during the final handover process, including delivery reports, vessel walkthroughs and post-passage observations.
Realistic Yacht Delivery Estimates | Why Arrival Dates Can Change
How long will a yacht delivery take? The honest answer depends on weather, sea conditions and the vessel itself. Learn why professional yacht delivery estimates are based on experience, planning and safety rather than unrealistic arrival promises.
Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 – Offshore Delivery Perspective
Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 Delivery from Tahiti to Opua, New Zealand Delivering a Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 from Tahiti to Opua, New Zealand is a classic South Pacific offshore passage that combines extended trade-wind sailing with a demanding final leg into New Zealand waters. It is a route regularly undertaken by cruising catamarans, but one […]
A Guide to Vetting and Choosing a Professional Yacht Delivery Skipper in New Zealand
Choosing the right yacht delivery skipper in New Zealand is essential for ensuring your vessel’s safety, especially on offshore routes from Auckland or Whangarei to the Pacific. A professional skipper provides structured inquiries, transparent estimates, and a proven delivery history—unlike part-time sailors who lack consistency and offshore experience. Always verify experience, vessel-specific knowledge, and documented passage history to protect your asset and ensure a safe, stress-free delivery.
Crew Safety: Vetting a Skipper for a Yacht Delivery
But before you step aboard a stranger’s boat, a crucial question must be asked: how safe is it to join an unknown skipper for a delivery?
A Guide to Vetting and Choosing a Professional Yacht Delivery Skipper in New Zealand
Entrusting your valuable vessel to someone for a long-distance passage is one of the biggest decisions a yacht owner can make. In a bustling marine hub like Auckland, there’s no shortage of people offering to move your boat. But how do you separate a dedicated professional from a part-time skipper?
Yacht Delivery – Whats the process?
A yacht delivery can seem complex, but with the right team, it’s a seamless, stress-free process. From the moment you send your first inquiry to the day your vessel is safely berthed at its new home, we handle every detail with expert care. We don’t just move boats; we provide peace of mind.
Setting Sail Beyond Kiwi Shores: Your Guide to the International Voyage Certificate (IVC)
If the IVC doesn’t suit your requirements read about off shore registration – contact us to register your vessel off shore.
Charting a New Course: Understanding the International Voyage Certificate (IVC) and its Impact on Sailing in New Zealand
For years, New Zealand’s Category 1 certification has been a familiar process for vessels venturing beyond its coastal waters. However, the maritime landscape is evolving, and a new player has entered the scene: the International Voyage Certificate (IVC). This blog post will delve into the details of the IVC, exploring its implications for sailors in […]
Delivering a Lagoon 50 from Fiji to Auckland in December
Delivering a Lagoon 50 from Fiji to Auckland This delivery involved relocating a Lagoon 50 catamaran from Fiji to Auckland in December—a period that combines favourable South Pacific sailing conditions with the early stages of the cyclone season. While the route is well established, timing and weather management are critical at this time of […]