Dieter Peschkes
Fountaine Pajot 51 Yacht Delivery
Oceantrax is pleased to announce that they are responsible for the delivery of a new Fountaine Pajot 51 from La Rochelle, France to...
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We have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to yacht deliveries and are always happy to pass on useful information, hints and tips to make your sailing experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We welcome your comments and feedback on our posts & articles.
Dieter Peschkes
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Sasga 54 Power Boat Delivery
Oceantrax yacht deliveries are honored to have been entrusted with delivery of a new Sasga 54 yacht from the Menorca factory to...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Oceantrax commissioned for the Delivery of New Arcona 385's
Oceantrax is pleased to announce that they have been selected to undertake the delivery two new Arcona 385 sailboats from Henan, Sweden...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Behind the Scenes at Sasga Menorquin Yachts
Oceantrax was recently commissioned for the delivery of a new build Sasga 54 from the factory in Menorca to Portsmouth, UK. Upon reaching...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jul 27
- 4 min
Preparing for a Transatlantic Yacht Crossing from The Caribbean to Europe
Every year Oceantrax carry out Transatlantic deliveries from Europe to the Caribbean and back to Europe. In the previous blog we looked...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Nov 1, 2023
- 5 min
Preparation for a Trans Atlantic crossing
A trans Atlantic crossing east to west using the trade winds is one of the biggest adventures in sailing. Often a crossing is the...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Mar 12, 2023
- 6 min
Guide to Transiting The Kiel Canal
At approximately 60 miles long, the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal) or Kiel Canal as it is most commonly known, is the...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
Provisioning a Yacht for a Long Passage
Provisioning a yacht for a long passage can seem daunting but with a bit of planning it need not be. When provisioning a yacht things to...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 5 min
Sailing at Night
Sailing at night can be both rewarding and challenging. On a summer’s night, under a full moon and on a downwind run, it can be one of...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
Check your Rigging
Before departing on any yacht delivery it is essential to check your rigging. Failure of the rig at sea can cause major safety issues and...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 5 min
Sailing with your Dog
If you are a dog owner, then you’ll understand that sometimes it’s really tough leaving your best buddy behind when you set off cruising...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
Preparing for a Boat Delivery
When preparing for a boat delivery OceanTrax has a comprehensive checklist to work through to minimise any problems which may occur when...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 4 min
Sailing in Fog
When fog descends it can throw up many disorientating scenarios and turn a relaxing day on the water into a test of your seamanship. With...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 1 min
Yacht Delivery Checklist
Before departing on any yacht delivery OceanTrax will thoroughly check the systems and mechanics onboard. To ensure we inspect all areas...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 6 min
Rudder Failure in the Baltic
The following is an account of total rudder failure, which occurred on a delivery undertaken by OceanTrax. The manufacturer of the yacht...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 3 min
What skills does a Yacht Delivery Skipper need?
FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS: To work for any yacht delivery company you should hold a minimum of a Yachtmaster Offshore qualification (for...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 5 min
Crossing Biscay By Yacht
Crossing Biscay on a yacht can be daunting. For many people Biscay has a fearsome reputation and it is often well deserved, but although...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 5 min
Diesel Bug, What causes it? How to treat it.
The diesel bug is becoming more and more of an issue and can be costly to resolve. On top of that, OceanTrax are finding that an...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 6 min
Winterising a Marine Engine
One of the biggest cause of hold ups on a boat delivery is due to engine problems, poor maintenance cost time and money. However with a...
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Dieter Peschkes
- Jan 20, 2023
- 3 min
Sailing in Squalls
With forward planning and preparation squalls need not be scary and a well briefed crew should be able to cope easily with the conditions...
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