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YACHT DELIVERY BLOG
With our vast experience in yacht deliveries, we’re excited to share you with valuable information, insights, and tips to make your sailing experience more enjoyable and stress-free. We invite you to share your thoughts and feedback on our posts and articles.


Electronic Verses Traditional Navigation
In the mid-1990s, when I started undertaking yacht deliveries, electronic navigation was just starting to appear. It usually involved using a small handheld GPS that offered basic latitude and longitude coordinates, which then had to be plotted on a chart. These devices often had short battery life and could take a while to determine a position fix. With the advent of the internet, mobile phones, chart plotters, and tablets, electronic navigation has become standard for most
Dieter Peschkes
Oct 164 min read
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Owner Assisted Yacht Delivery
The team at Oceantrax are experts in yacht delivery for owners who either don't have the time or the skills to undertake the journey themselves. Given the nature of our work, our delivery crews gain experience with a wide range of vessels. They can frequently move from commissioning a new vessel to crossing the Atlantic, followed by a coastal trip on a forty-year-old classic sailing vessel, followed by a delivery to the Mediterranean on a motorboat. Many owners prefer to leav
Dieter Peschkes
Oct 152 min read
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Navigating The Corinth Canal
For many yacht deliveries and cruising yachts traveling to or from the Aegean Sea the Corinth Canal can save time and distance. A Brief...
Dieter Peschkes
Aug 43 min read
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Yacht Delivery Safety Equipment
Every yacht delivery, no matter the size or distance, must carry fundamental safety equipment. The minimum essentials specified by...
Dieter Peschkes
Feb 214 min read
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Yacht Delivery Engine Checks
Importance of Engine Checks Conducting engine checks before setting off on a yacht delivery is crucial, engine failure can range from...
Dieter Peschkes
Feb 174 min read
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Caring For Sails On A Yacht Delivery
A yachts sails are a big investment so it is essential when on a yacht delivery they are cared for and maintained. In this blog we look...
Dieter Peschkes
Feb 146 min read
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Essential Paperwork For A Yacht Delivery
Frequently neglected during a yacht delivery, having the right paperwork on board is essential to ensure a smooth and legally compliant...
Dieter Peschkes
Jan 312 min read
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Requirements of Yacht Delivery Crew
Joining a yacht delivery crew as a volunteer is a great opportunity to gain experience and gather miles for your Yachtmaster exam....
Dieter Peschkes
Jan 212 min read
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Preparing a yacht for shipping
There are times, a crewed yacht delivery may not be appropriate due to the yacht's age or condition, which might not support a lengthy...
Dieter Peschkes
Jan 153 min read
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