Welcome to Blue Sky Skippers

Complete delivery crew

Complete delivery crew includes a minimum of Skipper (commercial RYA Yacht Master), Mate (RYA Coastal Skipper) and 1 crew (RYA Day Skipper) to navigate your boat safely and carefully to its new berth..

Skipper & Mate

All we need for a short voyage.

Skipper only

Because you simply prefer the reassurance of an experienced sailor on board.

Also included:

Remain in contact every step of the way.

RYA Safe-Trax – real time boat tracker for coastal deliveries.

Portable GPS Tracking, Messaging and Navionics for off shore passages.

Our Qualifications

MCA / RYA Commercial Yacht Master

RYA Coastal Skipper

RYA Day Skipper Sail & Power

RYA ICC

M.C.A.P.P.R

VHF Radio operator

RYA First Aid

EU Inland Waterways C.E.V.N.I

RYA Survival at sea

NVQ 3 Mechanical Engineering

And of course, thousands of miles at sea

How the delivery begins

We aim to make our process straight forward and transparent. Everything is agreed upfront with all eventualities discussed and a plan agreed, wherever possible.

The Process

On receipt of the delivery information we will research the quickest route and estimate the time needed to complete the trip. We will then offer a fixed price; a day rate figure can be supplied if you prefer. Once you have decided which pricing structure to go for, we will provide an estimate and indication of variable cost.

What is included in the Quote?

• RYA Yacht Master Commercial Skipper plus the required crew

• Professional Skippers Third Party Liability Insurance

• Safety inspection and consultation

• Provisioning of the boat with basic rations

• Full cleaning of the boat, ready for handover

• Travel arrangements to and from the boat

• Safe delivery of the vessel in agreed time frame.

Additional costs

• Fuel

• Harbour dues and any tolls

• In the unlikely event of a breakdown, standing time.

Finally, we would ask you to complete our pre-sail checklist and return it to us, together with the signed contract.

 Reviews

“Well what a crossing we had .... F4 gusting 5 became 5 gusting 6 and the forecast westerly went south west on the nose. But our two likely lads exuded calm and expertly worked through the conditions and the navigation and made sure everyone was safe and as comfortable as possible. Yes it was lumpy and unpleasant but we were never concerned that the sea or wind was getting the better of us. The beer when we arrived was much appreciated!”

Paul Foster
Harlequin of Castel, Dehler 34
Hamble to St Peter Port, Guernsey.

“Dear MS&P Yacht Brokers,

I just wanted to drop a line to thank you all for your help over the last few months following my purchase of the Hanse 315 through Michael Schmidt & Partners. And thanks particularly for your recommendation of Blue Sky Skippers to help move her from Hamble Point to Brighton. The weather has been really against us over the last few weeks, but Adrian was first to spot the opportunity to move her yesterday and went to great lengths to move quickly to take on the delivery. His familiarity with Hanse boats and yachting experience gave me great confidence, but he was also excellent company – a very enjoyable trip indeed.

With Best Regards

Paul”

Dr. Paul Gallagher
Purrfect Paws - Hanse 315

F.A.Q

How do you charge?

We will provide you with a detailed upfront estimate, it will cover the crew fee, sustenance and travel to and from the boat. When the contract is signed a tax invoice will be produced which is payable before departure. All other expenses are settled at the end of the contract.

Do you sail through the night?

Depending on the time of year, weather and passage, our skippers will happily sail continuously. The aim is to get your boat delivered as safely and as efficiently as possible.

Should I provide food?

No, we will provision the boat with basic rations.

Do I need to fuel the boat?

Yes, we prefer you to fill the fuel and water tanks as this can be a timely operation, but if not possible then we can take care of it.

Do I need to provide an expenses float?

No, we will cover the pre-agreed expenses, and provide you with receipts at the end of the journey.

Can I monitor the voyage?

Yes, we will transmit our position using the RYA Safe-Trax. An email or text will be sent to you when we set sail with a link to an online real time tracker.

Will you clean my boat afterwards?

We will of course give the boat a washdown, and clean below deck. We will hand the boat over to you as clean as when we first boarded.

What happens if the delivery is delayed due to weather?

With modern weather forecasting it is unlikely, as we will not plan to sail if the forecast is not suitable. However, we will have an agreed fixed price which allows for a planned sailing timeframe. If, the delivery is delayed past this because of a change in weather, a period a standing time is charged. This will be explained and agreed before contacts are signed, it simply covers our overheads.

What happens if the skipper thinks the boat isn’t seaworthy?

The skipper will not sail if he feels the boat is not sea worthy. Before we set sail, the skipper and crew will give the vessel a comprehensive inspection, listing any faults and a remedial action plan. The inspection time will be factored into the estimate - any further expenses are the responsibility of the owner.

Are you insured?

Yes. Blue Sky Skippers have Third Party Professional Indemnity Insurance. Details will be provided with our contract.