Yacht delivery & charters — worldwide
Sailing, as part of the journey
I’ve spent more than a decade sailing, delivering boats and exploring the world by water.
From New Zealand and Australia to the Mediterranean, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Americas and across Polynesia, I’ve sailed in some incredible places and on a wide range of vessels.
Whether you need your yacht delivered across the country, moved between islands or taken across an ocean, or you’re looking for someone to captain a private charter, I bring the same approach to every passage: good preparation, sound judgement and a genuine respect for the boat and the people on board.
10+
YEARS ON THE WATER
Sailing, delivering boats and captaining vessels around the world.
7
REGIONS SAILED
New Zealand, Australia, the Americas, the Mediterranean, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Polynesia.
Yachtmaster
COMMERCIALlY ENDORSED
Qualified to professionally captain vessels and carry passengers.
How I Approach Every Delivery
Every boat and every passage is different. My approach is simple: look after the boat, plan properly, communicate clearly and get everyone safely to the other end.
01 — YOUR BOAT
Before departure, I take the time to understand the vessel, its systems, equipment and any particular requirements.
02 — SAFETY
Routes and departure times are planned around weather, sea conditions and the capabilities of the vessel.
03 — EXPERIENCE
Years spent sailing different boats in different parts of the world means I’m comfortable adapting when conditions or circumstances change.
04 — COMMUNICATION
You’ll know where your boat is, how the passage is progressing and what conditions we’re experiencing along the way.
Who I am
I grew up in New Zealand, so being around the ocean has always felt pretty natural to me.
More than a decade ago, I decided to make sailing a bigger part of my life. Since then, I’ve sailed throughout New Zealand and Australia, across the Americas and Mediterranean, and through Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Polynesia.
I’ve delivered yachts, captained charters and spent a lot of time simply living and working on the water. Every boat and every passage has taught me something, and I’ve come to really enjoy the responsibility that comes with taking care of someone else’s vessel.
Today, I continue to sail, deliver yachts, captain charters and explore new parts of the world — while documenting the journeys along the way through What In The World.
If you're looking for someone to move your boat or take the helm for a charter, you're dealing directly with me.
"It's my absolute pleasure to recommend you. You are honest, dependable, and incredibly hard-working. Your knowledge of sailing and expertise in predicting weather was a huge advantage for our route."
Gary Thams
"His understanding of the rigging and sail function was exceptional and I felt in complete comfort having appointed him to captain my boat. The delivery was completed without any issues on time."
Steve Hahn
"Communication was a breeze, and Tom was willing to fly from Portugal to French Polynesia. His knowledge of sailing is superb, and we felt safe and taken care of throughout the journey."
Jan Lemuri
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Tell Me About The Passage
If you’re looking for someone to deliver your boat, tell me a little about the vessel, where you’re starting from and where you need to go.
I’ll take a look at the passage, the boat and the timing, and come back to you with an estimate.
Or, if you’re looking for a private sailing experience, take a look at the Yacht Charters page to see where we could take you.
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