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We have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to yacht deliveries and are always happy to pass on useful information, hints and tips to make your sailing experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We welcome your comments and feedback on our posts & articles.

Important Maintenance Before A Yacht Delivery

Dieter Peschkes

Oct 273 min read

Important Maintenance Before A Yacht Delivery

Many times, a delivery voyage represents the most challenging sailing a yacht will encounter in years, highlighting the importance of...

Dieter Peschkes

Jul 301 min read

Fountaine Pajot 51 Yacht Delivery

Oceantrax is delighted to announce their responsibility for delivering a new Fountaine Pajot 51 from La Rochelle, France, to Rhodes,...

Dieter Peschkes

Jul 301 min read

Sasga 54 Power Boat Delivery

Oceantrax yacht deliveries is privileged to have been tasked with the delivery of a new Sasga 54 yacht from the Menorca factory to...

Oceantrax commissioned for the Delivery of New Arcona 385's

Dieter Peschkes

Jul 301 min read

Oceantrax commissioned for the Delivery of New Arcona 385's

Oceantrax is delighted to announce that they have been chosen to handle the delivery of two new Arcona 385 sailboats from Henan, Sweden...

Behind the Scenes at Sasga Menorquin Yachts

Dieter Peschkes

Jul 301 min read

Behind the Scenes at Sasga Menorquin Yachts

Oceantrax were recently tasked with delivering a newly built Sasga 54 from the factory in Menorca to Portsmouth, UK. When we arrived in...

Preparing for a Transatlantic Yacht Crossing from The Caribbean to Europe

Dieter Peschkes

Jul 264 min read

Preparing for a Transatlantic Yacht Crossing from The Caribbean to Europe

Each year, Oceantrax conducts Transatlantic deliveries from Europe to the Caribbean and back to Europe. In the previous blog, we explored...

Preparation for a Trans Atlantic crossing

Dieter Peschkes

Nov 1, 20235 min read

Preparation for a Trans Atlantic crossing

A trans Atlantic crossing east to west using the trade winds is one of the biggest adventures in sailing. Often a crossing is the...

Dieter Peschkes

Mar 11, 20236 min read

Guide to Transiting The Kiel Canal

At approximately 60 miles long, the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal) or Kiel Canal as it is most commonly known, is the...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20234 min read

Provisioning a Yacht for a Long Passage

Provisioning a yacht for a long passage can seem daunting but with a bit of planning it need not be. When provisioning a yacht things to...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20235 min read

Sailing at Night

Sailing at night can be both rewarding and challenging. On a summer’s night, under a full moon and on a downwind run, it can be one of...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20234 min read

Check your Rigging

Before departing on any yacht delivery it is essential to check your rigging. Failure of the rig at sea can cause major safety issues and...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20235 min read

Sailing with your Dog

If you are a dog owner, then you’ll understand that sometimes it’s really tough leaving your best buddy behind when you set off cruising...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20234 min read

Preparing for a Yacht Delivery

When preparing for a boat delivery OceanTrax has a comprehensive checklist to work through to minimise any problems which may occur when...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20234 min read

Sailing in Fog

When fog descends it can throw up many disorientating scenarios and turn a relaxing day on the water into a test of your seamanship. With...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20231 min read

Yacht Delivery Checklist

Before departing on any yacht delivery OceanTrax will thoroughly check the systems and mechanics onboard. To ensure we inspect all areas...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20236 min read

Rudder Failure in the Baltic

The following is an account of total rudder failure, which occurred on a delivery undertaken by OceanTrax. The manufacturer of the yacht...

What skills does a Yacht Delivery Skipper need?

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20233 min read

What skills does a Yacht Delivery Skipper need?

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS: To work for any yacht delivery company you should hold a minimum of a Yachtmaster Offshore qualification (for...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20235 min read

Crossing Biscay By Yacht

Crossing Biscay on a yacht can be daunting. For many people Biscay has a fearsome reputation and it is often well deserved, but although...

Diesel Bug, What causes it? How to treat it.

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20235 min read

Diesel Bug, What causes it? How to treat it.

The diesel bug is becoming more and more of an issue and can be costly to resolve. On top of that, OceanTrax are finding that an...

Dieter Peschkes

Jan 20, 20236 min read

Winterising a Marine Engine

One of the biggest cause of hold ups on a boat delivery is due to engine problems, poor maintenance cost time and money. However with a...

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