Check out this video made by the owner while on an assisted passage delivery from Les Sables to Lisbon. Having Reliance’s Captain Lionel Le Brenn onboard ensured the owner could ensure a safe and efficient sail while still having the space to take the wheel himself. Check out the client’s testimony to Lionel’s skill and brilliance here.
To find out more about our Assisted Passages service, check out our blog post here.
Captain Mike Stewart completed a delivery of a Jeanneau 44i “Pingouin” from Lefkas, Greece to Gocek, Turkey. The client was so happy with his work and the service provided, they gave us this glowing testimonial:
We would like to thank you and your team for the excellent service. You have been very proactive and the captain Mike has done a great job. He even went an extra mile to explain the things to us, and patiently answered all our questions. We would like to definitely have him on our future needs.
Once again, we would like to sincerely thank you and the entire team. We will continue to be a loyal clients and will recommend you our friends.
Reliance could not have dreamed of receiving such high praises. We hope to make every client we work with feel as satisfied and well taken care of.
The delivery of one Balance 526 catamaran is drawing to a close, as a Captain Dylan La Roux and his crew safely make their way to Caribbean shores. The boat began its journey in Cape Town, travelling over 5600nm to Grenada and its owner.
Despite the threat of hurricane season, Captain Dylan and his crew completed the transatlantic delivery in under 28 days. Their stats continue to impress as they averaged 201nm per day and just over 8 knots. The furthest they managed in one day was 239nm, often reaching 220nm; even on their slowest day they logged an impressive 169nm. Their top speed was a whopping 21 knots, all while under sail.
The delivery was not only speedy, however, but efficient too. Due to excellent wind conditions, the delivery only logged 40 hours on the motor. While the yacht’s solar panels charged the batteries so well, they only logged 70 hours on the generator as well.
Our captain and his crew could not have done a better job, delivering this state of the art catamaran safely and efficiently. We wish them all a safe trip home to Cape Town.
Many thanks to Balance Catamarans, we look forward to working with them more in the future. Check out our past deliveries of their boats here, and check out their own website here.
Check out these beautiful photos of the Balance 526 taken by the captain and crew.
Yesterday one of our captains, Karl Reed, picked up a Neel 47 trimaran from Baltimore. We shipped the boat across the Atlantic from Les Sables d’Olonne, France. Karl will continue its journey, delivering the boat to Maine. The boat arrived safe and sound and we wish Karl a safe journey up the east coast.
We are proud to announce that today we are collecting the beautiful Sunreef 50 Adana from the yard in Gdansk, Poland by one of our specialist catamaran captains, Hanna Golebiewska. This is the latest in several Sunreefs we have been contracted to deliver. Adana will be delivered to Athens where Hanna will brief the charter captain on systems and operations. More details.
If you own a yacht along the US Atlantic Seaboard or in the Caribbean then you should be asking yourself that question now. Planning is essential and especially with COVID 19 restrictions affecting so many areas.
Pleasure sailing is almost banned in the Caribbean and travel is severely restricted. Flights are hard to find and many islands impose 14 days quarantine. So what do you need to do?
What Reliance Yacht Management can do is advise you what is possible and put together a plan of action to get your boat safe. We have a worldwide network of local contacts in all the major yachting destinations.
If you plan to leave your yacht in place during the season but cannot travel to prepare it, contact Reliance Yacht Management. There is a good chance that we can provide a local service to prepare your yacht and monitor it during the season.
If you plan to move your yacht for the season contact Reliance Yacht Management for an assessment and delivery proposal.
It’s important to be proactive and to keep your yacht protected before the hurricane season.
We put together a short checklist;
Take a look at your insurance policy to see if there are geographical restrictions during the season and if you are required to follow a course of action in order to comply with the terms.
Check your marina’s policy for hurricanes. The time is now to learn if you need to vacate for the hurricane season.
Check all emergency equipment is working, such as radios, first aid kit, and flashlights. Make a list with each item’s location on board. You may need to give this document to others.
If you plan to move your boat, plan now. Book the delivery in good time.
If you are not going to move your boat, who will be looking after it?
Plan what will be removed from your yacht and stowed on board or ashore – sails, biminis, tenders etc,
Make an inventory of the property on your boat. Smart phones are excellent to record with photos or video.
Put all important legal documents including licenses, rental agreement, insurance policy, registration, in a secure container on board or ashore
Reliance Yacht Management is here to assist and advise
Every October sailors from around the world gather in beautiful downtown historic Annapolis to celebrate yachting. This internationally recognized and prestigious boat show is acknowledged as one of the world’s important boat shows. If there is only one boatshow you you vist in the US whether as a visitor of as an exhibitor this show is essential.
This year the show is open from October 8-12
Is the Annapolis Boat Show Worth It?
Yes – no doubt. The Annapolis Boat Show is every boater’s dream. As an exhibitor you will be amongst the latest sailboats, from cruising yachts, to race boats, to catamarans. It is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people. As a dealer or charter fleet manager, the show is an excellent opportunity to showcase your range and services with others, and keep up to date with the latest trends in the industry. But getting your yacht there can be a challenge.
Why Getting There on Yourself Is a Bad Idea
Yacht delivery requires a certain set of skills and resources to get the job done. Our yacht captains all hold professional qualification and have the relevant experience to ensure your yacht is is the best possible hands. If your yacht is being shipped, we work with all the major ( and minor) freight companies coordinating transfers, loading, waybills, offloading, cargo insurance etc. all the logistics that make the delivery smooth and hassle free.
Working with a Professional Team
Reliance Yacht Management is the professional yacht delivery company and best placed to take care of your boat movements. Our experience, knowledge and recognised business standards.
We are the largest yacht transport carrier in the world and have completed thousands of jobs with a perfect record.
Get in touch with us now to request a free quote and learn more about transporting yachts safely.
Reliance Yacht Management provides an unparalleled level of service. We offer world-class captains and crew with a dedicated 24/7 management support.
We are the only delivery company that has reached the safety and operational standards to be awarded ISO 9001 accreditation.
The Catamaran Company is one of Reliance Yacht Management’s oldest clients, with a partnership spanning over 20 years. We interviewed the company’s president, Hugh Murray, to discuss what that relationship has meant to them over the years, as well as gain a deeper insight into the workings of the world’s largest catamaran dealer and charter company.
What are the origins of The Catamaran Company and how did you come to be a part of it?
The Catamaran Company was founded in 1989 and grew into the largest retailer of new and used catamarans in the world. I invested in the company and became President in 1996 – a role I continue to this day.
On The Catamaran Company website, you claim to be ‘the worldwide leader in all aspects of the catamaran market.’ What is the key to The Catamaran Company’s success?
We only do one thing and we do that better than anyone else. Most companies try to sell anything that makes them money, but we are solely about catamarans and catamaran experts. We focus entirely on catamarans and offer sales, charter, service, financing and insurance exclusively for catamarans.
How did you come to hear about Reliance Yacht Management and why did you choose to work with them?
Originally, we imported and sailed all of our boats from France using our own inhouse delivery teams. In the late 90’s we were approached by Nick Irving, the owner of Reliance, who offered to provide a complete delivery service to us. He highlighted that while we concentrated on catamarans, he concentrated on delivery and he was the expert at getting our boats from A to B. We agreed to give him a try and that has continued for over 20 years and Reliance are our exclusive delivery company.
Reliance has recently started working with The Catamaran Company in organising shipments of catamarans to California. But I want to ask, how important is Reliance’s captain-based yacht delivery service to The Catamaran Company’s operations?
We discovered many moons ago that we need to focus on what we do best and to use experts to do the rest. Reliancealways provided us with the best captains and crews for sailing deliveries so when he had to start freighting cats to California it was a whole new ball game. We had the actual shipping companies handle the first few deliveries ourselves to get a feel for it and quickly found out what it entailed and decided we needed someone we could trust to do it for us, so we immediately turned the task over to Reliance. They now provide all shipping services for us, whether on the vessel’s bottom or on a freighter.
You offer a wide range of services for your clients, going above and beyond charter and sales. What effect has the long-standing relationship between The Catamaran Companyand Reliance had on what you are able to offer your clients?
Business is all about trust so when you know you have a “partner” you can rely on; it makes the job a lot easier. It allows us to concentrate on our strengths and know that Relianceare taking care of their end. Their communication with us is exemplary. When problems arise, as they have a habit of doing, we are informed quickly, efficiently and with proposed solutions. That’s people working together, not simply trying to blame others or to cover their asses.
As I previously mentioned, Reliance has been involved in shipping more catamarans out to California for The Catamaran Company in recent months, what is next for you?
I wish I knew…. but I can promise it will be exciting!
The beautiful new Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 arrives in San Diego from France. The multi modal delivery included trucking from the factory to La Rochelle, crewed delivery to Antwerp, Ship to San Diego and finally the transfer from ship’s side to marina for the handover to client. A very happy client.