Captain Consultancy
Yacht captain consultancy for owners who want experienced, independent advice before making important decisions about a yacht.
With more than 170,000 nautical miles sailed and extensive experience aboard both sailing and motor yachts, my captain consultancy is based on real experience at sea, in shipyards and during yacht operations.
Our Services
Yacht Purchase & New-Build Consultancy
Practical support when buying a yacht or taking delivery of a new build, including yacht inspections, shipyard visits, sea trials and warranty punch lists.
Refit & Yacht Improvement
Practical supervision and advice during refits, maintenance and upgrades, with a focus on reliability, safety and improving the yacht’s systems and readiness for sea.
Offshore & Ocean Preparation
Preparation and optimisation of yachts for offshore racing and ocean passages, including operational readiness, safety, equipment and crew requirements.
Owner’s Technical Representation
Independent technical representation for yacht owners during new builds, refits, warranty work and maintenance. Coordination with shipyards, engineers and contractors, with clear reporting directly to the owner.
“Professional, reliable and exceptionally attentive”
Federico
Owner – Privilege 585
Yacht Purchase & New-Build Consultancy
Buying or taking delivery of a yacht is a major investment. I provide independent, practical advice throughout the process, from yacht selection and shipyard visits to sea trials, inspections and final acceptance. My role is to represent the owner’s interests, identify potential issues before delivery and help ensure that the yacht is not simply finished, but genuinely ready to be used.
Refit & Yacht Improvement
I provide practical supervision and advice during refits, maintenance and yacht improvement projects, working directly with owners, shipyards, engineers and specialist contractors. The focus is always on reliability, safety and operational readiness: identifying priorities, coordinating essential work and ensuring that improvements make sense for the way the yacht will actually be used.
Offshore Racing & Ocean Passage Preparation
My experience combines offshore racing with long-distance ocean sailing, including five Atlantic crossings, seven Huelva–La Gomera offshore races, two Rolex Middle Sea Races, World Maxi Championships and multiple Copa del Rey campaigns. This background provides a practical understanding of ocean preparation, with a focus on equipment, systems, safety, reliability, crew organisation and the operational details that make a yacht genuinely ready for a long passage.
Owner’s Technical Representation
I provide independent technical representation for yacht owners during new builds, refits, warranty work and maintenance, working directly with shipyards, engineers and specialist contractors. My role is to protect the owner’s interests, monitor the work being carried out, identify potential issues and provide clear, practical reporting so that decisions can be made with confidence.
Captain Consultancy: Frequently Asked Questions
1.. What does Captain Consultancy include?
Captain Consultancy provides independent, practical advice on yacht operation, passage preparation, technical priorities, maintenance planning, safety, crew organisation and communication with shipyards, engineers and specialist contractors.
2. Who is this service for?
The service is intended for private yacht owners and their representatives who need experienced, independent guidance before making operational or technical decisions about their yacht.
3. Can you represent an owner during a refit or technical project?
Yes. I can represent the owner’s interests, review priorities, coordinate with the professionals involved, monitor progress and provide clear reporting to support informed decisions.
4. Can you assess a yacht before an ocean passage?
Yes. The assessment can cover the yacht’s condition, safety equipment, machinery, navigation and communication systems, onboard redundancy, crew requirements and preparation for the intended passage.
5. Is consultancy available without taking permanent command of the yacht?
Yes. Consultancy can be provided for a specific decision, preparation period, technical project or passage without requiring permanent command or full-time yacht management.
6. How does a consultancy project begin?
It begins with a direct conversation about the yacht, its current condition, location, intended use and the owner’s priorities. I then define the recommended scope of work and the most practical next steps.