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With our vast experience in yacht deliveries, we’re excited to share you with valuable information, insights, and tips to make your sailing experience more enjoyable and stress-free. We invite you to share your thoughts and feedback on our posts and articles.
Dieter Peschkes
4 days ago2 min read
Requirements of Delivery Crew
Joining a delivery crew as a volunteer is a great opportunity to gain experience and gather miles for your Yachtmaster exam. Nonetheless,...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jan 153 min read
Preparing a yacht for shipping
There are times, a crewed yacht delivery may not be appropriate due to the yacht's age or condition, which might not support a lengthy...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jan 92 min read
Delivery Skippers Essential Tool Kit
Delivery skippers frequently move from one yacht to another. Although many yachts are equipped with a comprehensive tool kit, some are...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jan 85 min read
Intracoastal Waterway Yacht Delivery
At the beginning of 2024, Oceantrax embarked on the delivery of an Oyster 435 from Puerto Rico to Chesapeake Bay. Due to the weather...
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Dieter Peschkes
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jul 30, 20241 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,...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Sasga Motor Yacht Delivery
Oceantrax yacht deliveries is honored to be entrusted with the delivery of a new Sasga 54 motor yacht from the Menorca factory to...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jul 30, 20241 min read
Smooth Yacht Delivery of two 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...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Sasga Yacht Delivery
Oceantrax was recently assigned the task of delivering a newly constructed Sasga 54 from the factory in Menorca to Portsmouth, UK. Upon...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jul 26, 20244 min read
Transatlantic Yacht Delivery 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...
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Dieter Peschkes
Nov 1, 20235 min read
Trans Atlantic Preparation
A trans Atlantic crossing east to west using the trade winds is one of the biggest adventures in sailing. Often a crossing is the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jan 20, 20235 min read
Sailing with your Dog
If you own a dog, you'll know how difficult it can be to leave your beloved companion behind when you go cruising—after all, our furry...
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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...
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Dieter Peschkes
Jan 20, 20235 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...
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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...
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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...
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