Briefing Your Yacht Delivery Skipper

Being a superyacht captain involves more than just navigating, of course. As a superyacht captain, my days are varied. I plan the shifts for all crew on the boat, including myself, oversee superyacht maintenance, plan routes, solve problems and complete paperwork.

Being a yacht delivery skipper is a huge responsibility. A yacht delivery skipper is accountable for taking care of everything onboard and the safety of all onboard. A competent yacht delivery skipper analyses the delivery brief in order to plan the trip, so the brief you provide to your yacht delivery skipper is of critical importance.

A yacht delivery brief should include a written brief and also a meeting or teleconference with your yacht delivery skipper to ensure all details are clear. Depending on the yacht and the itinerary, you may also require a meeting with the crew present along with the yacht delivery skipper.

The following list will help you prepare a written brief for your yacht delivery skipper. This should provide sufficient information for your yacht delivery skipper to provide you with a quote.
Brief for a yacht delivery skipper
Boat details
Name
Year
Make
Length
Engine make and power
Fuel capacity
Port of registration
Departure port
Arrival port
Departure date
Desired arrival date
Crew details
Specific additional responsibilities
Travel requirements
Owners contact details