Sailboat Delivery.
Professional point-to-point delivery of racing and cruising sailboats. With route planning built around weather windows, rig and sail handling realities, and the constraints of inlets, tides, and narrow channels. Pre-departure checks, daily logs, voyage tracking, and clear handoff notes keep the owner informed and keep the delivery predictable.
Our Approach
Weather windows: forecasts + sea state
Rig + sails: practical handling plan
Inlets + tides: timing and margins
Daily logs: miles, sail plan, notes
Tracking + updates: position + ETA
Handoff notes: maintenance path
What This Service Covers:
Planning
Weather routing and conservative windows
Inlet/tide strategy and daylight planning
Crew size matched to boat and conditions
Execution
Sail plan based on conditions and crew capability
Watch rotation when overnight legs make sense
Docking approach for wind/current marinas
Visibility
Position updates and daily notes
Photos when useful (rig wear, deck gear, systems)
Final handoff summary and recommendations
How a Delivery Actually Runs
The following is a typical delivery plan:
Intake and Constraints:
Vessel details: rig type, sail inventory, reefing setup, engine condition
Constraints: draft, mast height, inlet limits, seasonal weather patterns
Run style: day hops vs. offshore legs based on route and conditions
Pre-Departure Checks:
Rig inspection: standing/running rigging condition, furler operation, reefing lines
Safety checks: jacklines, PFDs, harness points, MOB gear, lights
Systems check: engine, charging, autopilot, nav instruments, bilge
Underway Execution
Conservative sail plan and reefing early when needed
Watchstanding plan for longer legs (fatigue managed, clear roles)
Course and speed choices documented with reasons
Arrival + Handoff Notes
Docking plan tailored to wind/current and prop walk realities
Written handoff notes: rig findings, sail handling notes, system observations
Final expense log and receipts
Route & Weather Planning
Planning Built Around Wind, Water, and Endurance
Factors We Plan Around
Weather windows: fronts, sea state, squall risk, visibility
Inlets and tides: current, bar conditions, timing and alternates
Sail handling reality: reefing points, headsail changes, night capability
Crew endurance: watch schedule, safe workload, rest for sharp watch keeping
Mechanical backup: engine when needed where needed for schedule and safety
What You Receive
PrimPrimary route + alternates based on shelter and bailouts
Go/no-go thresholds stated clearly (wind/sea/timing assumptions)
Likely sail plan ranges and reefing approach by condition band
Daily run expectations by daylight and inlet timing
Rig, Sails, and Deck Gear Inspection
Rig + Sails
Standing rigging visual inspection (terminals, turnbuckles, pins)
Running rigging: chafe points, clutch holding, winch function
Reefing: lines run clean, reef points usable under load
Headsail furler: smooth roll, fair lead, spare lashing plan
Operations
Jacklines, tethers, harness points
Navigation lights, steaming/deck lights
Anchor gear: primary + backup setup
Windlass function (if fitted) and manual contingency
Daily Updates and Logs
Start/stop times, miles run, track summary
Sail plan used (main/genoa/reef level), average speed range
Conditions: wind direction/speed range, sea state, visibility
Notes on rig/sails: chafe, winch loads, furling behavior, reefing ease
Systems notes: engine hours, charging, autopilot performance
Offshore vs Coastal
Two different types of Sailboat delivery schedules explained:
Coastal / Day Hops
More marina stops and shorter legs
Higher schedule predictability around daylight and inlets
Good fit for complex coastal areas and frequent shelter options
Requires less crew resources
Offshore Legs
Fewer stops, cleaner navigation, steadier average speed
Requires more crew resources, watch rotation, and conservative weather window
Good fit when coastal inlets are risky or slow
Ready to get underway?
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