As a retired captain with years on the high seas, I can’t emphasize enough how critical it is to trust professionals for complex undertakings, and boat transportation is no exception. Sure, if you’re only moving your boat a couple of miles down the road, you might be able to handle it yourself on a trailer....
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How To Transport A Yacht Safely
People buy yachts for a variety of reasons. Some purchase them as investments, and others get them for their pleasure. Either way, yacht owners must understand how to transport them safely to places they need to go. What qualifies a boat as a yacht? The general, unofficial rule is that a boat (power or sail)...
How Hiring a Captain Can Make You a Better Boater
Whether you’re a new boat owner or a seasoned sailor, hiring a professional captain for a few hours of instruction can be a great way to sharpen your skills. Captains offer a wide range of services to recreational boat owners, from transport and delivery to regular trip planning, to expert instruction. In this article we’ll...
How to Hire a Yacht Delivery Captain: Step-by-Step from a Professional Captain
A professional captain’s point of view on everything you need to consider when hiring a delivery captain to relocate your yacht or boat There are lots of reasons one may wish to have a boat relocated. Perhaps you have purchased your dream boat but it is lies several hundred miles away in a distant and unfamiliar...
Enjoy the Water AND Get Paid to Boat: 5 Jobs for Captains
Boating, yachting, and sailing are a lot of fun. The salubrious benefits of on-water recreation are many. I, probably not unlike many of you, like to go to my boat and just be there… resting, relaxing, or puttering with her systems. And it is always a good time when one invites family and friends aboard...