After you have been advised by us, we collect all relevant information about the yacht and – if you plan to be on board during the delivery – about you as the owner. Together, we determine the appropriate timeframe for your yacht delivery. The project is entered into our planning software, and all updates are taken into account. In due course, we assemble the appropriate crew and then prepare the delivery organizationally.

At the agreed start time, our crew arrives, performs a technical inspection, and commissions the ship. Then, provisions, water, and fuel are bunkered, and the yacht is made seaworthy. Once all checks are completed, the passage begins.

Throughout the entire delivery, the crew remains in contact with our office and, if desired, with you. This way, you are always informed about the progress, position, and condition of your yacht.

After arrival in the destination port, the ship is cleared, properly handed over, and the crew disembarks. You will receive a detailed invoice with receipts from us, as well as a summary of the course of the yacht delivery and the condition of the ship.

Our yacht delivery costs are composed as follows:

1. Service fee
The fee (€300-€1,500) is variable and depends on the distance, length of the yacht delivery, as well as the boat type and size. It covers the entire organization including administration, team composition, arrival and departure, support and all preparatory and follow-up work.

2. Daily rate
The standard daily rate for a medium-sized yacht is from €350 plus VAT and can be discounted for longer trips. We usually charge per day, but we also offer flat rates on request.

3. Further costs

• Catering: €15–20 per day and crew member

• Crew travel expenses: Kept as low as possible

• Diesel: We use favorable weather windows to reduce fuel consumption, costs and environmental impact

• Mooring fees: We know the ports along the route and find the most economical solution

• Co-skipper (optional): An additional, paid co-skipper can be useful, but causes additional costs

4. The following are usually included in the price for boat or yacht deliveries:

• Weather and trip advice through our network with modern routing software
• Nautical charts and almanacs for the planned route
• Satellite communication for offshore voyages

5. Skipper & crew guarantee:

• If the skipper or a crew member drops out, we will provide a replacement

During every yacht delivery, we place the highest priority on avoiding damage to the yachts entrusted to us. This principle has guided our work for many years and forms the basis of our daily decisions – from preparing a delivery to the final maneuver in the destination port. The fact that we have not had to record any major damage to date confirms our careful working methods and the high level of professionalism of our crews. Nevertheless, it is part of the reality of any sea voyage that, despite all experience and preparation, a residual risk remains. Even in the best conditions and with a technically sound yacht, something unforeseen can happen in exceptional cases. It is therefore crucial not only to act preventively, but also to take precautions for the unlikely event of an emergency.

In order to provide our customers with the best possible protection, we first check the yacht’s existing hull insurance before each delivery. This forms the basic cover for damage that may occur to the ship itself. However, as not every policy is structured identically and the scope of cover varies, we take the time to go through the relevant points with you. In this way, we ensure that there are no unpleasant surprises in the event of a claim and that the insurance actually meets the requirements of the planned route and the prevailing weather conditions.

In addition, we attach great importance to ensuring that all skippers employed have valid, commercial skipper’s liability insurance. This insurance is a central element of professional deliveries and covers the essential risks that may arise from the responsible activity of a ship’s master. While the private liability insurance of a recreational sailor is not sufficient for commercial deliveries, commercial skipper’s liability insurance guarantees robust and appropriate cover – both for you as the owner and for our crew. It applies in particular if an error on the part of the skipper or an incorrect decision-making process leads to damage. This gives our customers the reassuring feeling that clear, professional structures are in place even in the rare event of a problem.

Another central safety factor is the thorough technical inspection before the start of each passage. Before a yacht even leaves the harbor, our crew carries out an extensive inspection. We check all safety-relevant systems – from the engine, rigging, electrics and navigation technology to the sails, bilge systems and safety-relevant equipment. This check not only serves to identify existing defects, but above all to adapt the entire yacht to the requirements of the upcoming route. After all, every route places different demands on people and materials. For example, a delivery through the Bay of Biscay requires different preparations than a passage in sheltered inland waters or in the Baltic Sea.

If we identify any defects or abnormalities during this inspection, we will rectify them – if possible – immediately on site. Minor technical problems in particular can quickly develop into major risks in the event of swells or longer engine running times. It is therefore our top priority to identify possible weak points at an early stage, address them and thereby guarantee the safe execution of the yacht delivery. If a defect cannot be rectified directly on site, we will inform you immediately and agree on the further procedure together. Transparency is an essential component of our working methods.

In addition to technical safety, we also attach great importance to organizational preparation. Weather routing, scheduling, crew briefing and route analysis ensure that every delivery starts on a solid foundation. Our crews know at all times what conditions to expect, which alternative ports are available and how the route can be adapted to the situation. This careful planning makes a significant contribution to minimizing risks and bringing the yacht safely and reliably to its destination.

Overall, our safety standards are based on a combination of experience, careful preparation and professional insurance cover. For our customers, this means that your yacht is in responsible, well-prepared hands throughout the entire delivery.

Our skippers – experience, reliability and a professional network

For boat and yacht deliveries, we only employ skippers in whom we have professional and personal confidence. We have known many of them for years through working together – whether as co-skippers on longer passages, on demanding deliveries or as part of joint training. This direct, practical experience is one of the most important criteria for us: we only want to work with people whose working methods, decision-making skills and handling of challenges we know first-hand.

Our requirements for skippers are deliberately high. In addition to sound practical experience, they must have qualifications according to RYA or DSV standards, which enjoy international recognition and ensure a professional level of competence. However, certificates alone are not enough. We also include feedback from former crew members and customers in our selection. Feedback on communication skills, composure in stressful situations, team leadership, technical competence and reliability are incorporated into every decision – and help us to continuously ensure a high level of quality.

We do not see professional skippers as mere “holders of certificates”, but as all-round talents. They must have solid technical and nautical knowledge, be able to reliably assess the condition of a yacht, manoeuvre safely and act prudently even in difficult situations. At the same time, we attach great importance to our skippers being approachable. A yacht delivery is teamwork, often over several days or weeks. This requires people who make clear decisions, but still communicate cooperatively, who can lead a team in a modern way and who understand that good cooperation is just as important as nautical skills. For us, a professional skipper in the 21st century is someone who can not only sail, but also has an overall understanding of people, technology and processes.

Yacht deliveries with catamarans have been a core part of our business for many years. We deliver cruising and performance catamarans on coastal and offshore routes, including demanding long-distance voyages and ocean passages. Upon request, we can also handle acceptance procedures, test runs, and technical testing for new boats – either together with the owners or entirely on their behalf. Our experience ranges from European deliveries to multiple transatlantic passages on catamarans, including successful participation in offshore regattas. Safety, diligence, and professional documentation are always our top priorities.

We do not create appraisals, but in over 20 years as sailing professionals, we have been able to gain a lot of knowledge about yachts and must. Because when we go on a trip with unknown yachts, we bear responsibility for our crews and the ships. Accordingly, we check them carefully before such a trip and repeatedly deal with technical questions during a passage. As a result, we know typical characteristics of many yachts and know about their neuralgic points. We make this expertise available to future owners as part of a purchase consultation. We not only inspect the material condition and work through a technical checklist, but also check the yacht from the point of view of its seaworthiness and a delivery trip, if possible with an extensive test run. In doing so, we document possible negative points for the buyer, which he can bring in the course of the purchase negotiations in order to achieve a good price.

Services

• Determination of your needs. Advice, search for a suitable yacht
• Check of the market situation / the price for the desired boat type
• On-site visit
• Technical acceptance and documentation
• Examination of all papers
• Test drive
• Creation of a report
• On request: We accompany you during the purchase negotiations
• On request: We deliver the yacht to your home port

Our yacht purchase advice gives you an independent, external view of the boat and a basis for negotiation when purchasing.