Confidence on the Water
It’s what we’ll build and deliver for you.
On-Demand Captaining Services
Let the Sapphire team skipper your boat while you entertain guests at parties, daytime or sunset cruises, sport fishing trips, and other special occasions.
This service is designed for situations in which owners need an experienced captain to drive their yachts. It’s a great solution for times when owners would rather sit back and enjoy their yachts than worry about driving them.
Our on-demand captaining is also smart choice during weather-related events. In stormy weather, having an experienced hand at the helm can make all the difference.
Even if it’s just to move your yacht to new slip across the harbor, the Sapphire Yachting Service team is ready to do the job.
For more information about our On-Demand Captaining Services, contact us.
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For new yacht owners, confidence on the water stems from having solid seamanship skills.
But it takes thousands of hours to develop these skills. And that’s time that many yacht owners don’t have. So, their confidence suffers and their boating experiences aren’t what they could be.
With our Seamanship Coaching Services, we shorten your skills acquisition time and fast-track you to greater confidence on the water.
Our flagship service covers all aspects of an owner’s vessel, including all of its systems (safety and operational), capabilities, and limitations. Next, we extend to everything around you and your boat. Topics include weather, sea conditions, rules of the road, and much more.
Seamanship Coaching – Overview
At a high level, our Seamanship Coaching package covers the following areas:
Understanding your yacht’s systems:
o Safety
o Mechanical
o Navigation
Yacht handling
o Docking
o Rules of the road
o Rough seas
o Foggy conditions
Yacht maintenance
o On trip days
o Monthly checklist
o Seasonal checklist
Helpful tips
o Weather
o Cruising prep
o Day trip prep
Better seamanship, increased operational proficiency, and greater confidence -- all achieved in less time. That’s what Sapphire Yachting Services delivers.
Modules include our standard (8 hours) and advanced (14 hours) sessions. We also can customize programs to meet any owner’s specific needs.
Download a detailed syllabus for our Seamanship Coaching Services.
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Our experienced staff will safely deliver your yacht on time to the destination of your choosing, including any port or marina nationwide.
The service includes two post-trip deliverables. The first is a complete log of the trip with the route and times accurately recorded. The second is a written assessment of your yacht’s systems and its overall performance during the trip.
Whether it’s summer in Newport or Nantucket, or winter in West Palm Beach, Sapphire Yacht Services will get your yacht there safely and reliably.
For more information about our Yacht Delivery Services, contact us.
What customers are saying about their experience:
“As a new boat owner, my dealer provided some initial onboarding and training, which was good. But I realized that I needed more.
Captain Jeff’s Seamanship Services were comprehensive and thorough. I came away with much greater boating knowledge and the confidence that comes with that.”
Kurt K.
24’ Edgewater
“Captain Jeff’s Delivery Services allowed me to enjoy my first ride from Cape Cod to Charleston, South Carolina. The combination of his safety-first approach, seamanship knowledge, and meticulous planning resulted in a wonderful experience.”
Jack S. Boston
Whaler 350 Realm
Take the first step toward boosting your confidence on the water.