Delivery Route

Note:  All times are CDT unless otherwise indicated
6 August:  Captain will conduct pre-departure inspection and calibrate chart plotter to prepare for a 10 August departure.
10 August:  At 5:30 PM captain reported they had just passed under the Deception Pass Bridge.  They departed the dock this morning at 8:00 AM.  The weather is good; however the wind is on the nose and they have been motoring and motor-sailing.  Captain anticipates they will reach the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca around 5 tp 6 AM tomorrow morning.  The forecast call calm to light NW winds.
11 August:  Captain called via via sat phone.  Current position is 40 miles south of Cape Flattery.  They are motoring in light winds, seas are less than three feet.  Estimate arrival at the Columbia River Bar around 2:30 AM.  Will stop in Astoria to refuel and then proceed up the Columbia river in daylight.
12 August:  .At 9:55 AM captain called in.  They crossed the Columbia River bar at 6:20 AM and arrived at the Astoria Marina at 9:45 AM.  They will refuel and proceed upriver.  Captain indicated they may make Portland today depending upon the river level at one lift bridge.  The vessel's mast is very near to the clearance level of the bridge and they may arrive too late today for an opening.  9:46 PM captain reported in.  They had run out of daylight and secured for the night at the Sand Island Marine Park which is about 35 miles from Portland.  Captain and crew will complete the delivery tomorrow.  Captain estimates the boat will be in her slip around 10:00 AM PDT.  Captain will call in when the vessel is secure.
13 August:  Captain reported in at 2:32 PM.  They secured the vessel in Portland at 10:45 PDT.  Captain and crew will return to Evertte, WA by train.  Captain indicated the delivery went well and that the boat and crew performed well.  The crew spotted some Northern Dolphins in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.  They are black and white and are sometimes misidentified as Orcas.  On entering the Columbia River they spotted several Osprey. 
Owner's quote:  "This was the most positive customer service experience I have ever had.  The the captain  was superb."

Deliveries Booked:
+  38 ft. Westerly Sailboat -- Sterling Endeavour II -- Buzzard's Bay, MA to Key Largo, FL -- 1183 nm. -- Deposit received.  Florida based captain selected DG.  Departure o/a 17 Oct. 2008.  Repeat Client.
+  35 ft. Hunter Powerboat -- Shiver me Timbers --  Vallejo to Marina del Rey, CA -- 387 nm. -- Verbal commitment. California based captain selected CC.  Departure Dec. 2008.  Referred by Client.


Deliveries Planned:

56 ft. Sailboat Rio Dulce, Guatemala, to Solomons Island, MD.  Florida based captains selected -- RE/DG.  Departure Dec. 2008
54 ft. Powerboat Cancun, Mexico to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Texas/Florida based captains selected -- KS/RE.  Departure Sep. 2008
53 ft. Powerboat Golfito, Costa Rica to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Florida based captains selected -- DG/RO.  Departure Dec. 2008
55 ft. Sailboat Newport, RI to Tortola, BVI.  New England based captain selected -- MG.  Departure Nov. 2008
52 ft. Powerboat Ensenada, Mexico to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Seattle based captain selected -- TF.  Departure Feb. 2009
52 ft. Powerboat Biloxi, MS to Port Arthur, TX.  Texas based captain selected -- KS.  Departure TBD
47 ft. Sailboat San Francisco, CA to Vancouver, BC.  Seattle based captain selected -- GB.  Departure Aug. 2008
48 ft. Powerboat Cancun, Mexico to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Texas/Florida based captains selected -- KS/RE.  Departure Sep. 2008
48 ft. Powerboat Cancun, Mexico to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Texas/Florida based captains selected -- KS/RE.  Departure Sep. 2008
48 ft. Powerboat Charleston, SC to Miami, FL.  Florida based captain -- RE.  Departure Feb. 2009
46 ft. Powerboat Cancun, Mexico to Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Texas/Florida based captains selected -- KS/RE.  Departure Sep. 2008
41 ft. Sailboat Stockton Springs, ME to Deltaville, VA.  Maine based captain selected -- MG.  Departure Sep 2008
39 ft. Sailboat Annapolis, MD to St. Thomas, USVI -- Annapolis based captain selected.  Departure Nov. 2008
38 ft. Sailboat Houston/Miami to Barcelona, FL.  Florida based captain selected -- DG.  Departure Nov/Dec. 2008
38 ft. Sailboat Newport, OR to San Diego, CA.  Seattle based captain selected -- TF.  Departure Sep. 2008
36 ft. Powerboat New London, CT to Winterport, ME.  Maine based captain selected -- MG.  Departure Sep. 2008
35 ft. Sailboat Kemah, TX to Punta Gorda, FL.  Texas based captain selected -- PB.  Departure Oct. 2008
35 ft. Sailboat Roatan to Kemah, TX.  Texas based captain selected -- PB.  Departure Oct. 2008
35 ft. Powerboat Tawas City, MI to Toledo, OH.  Detroit, MI based captain selected -- KS.  Departure Aug. 2008
34 ft. Powerboat Jacksonville to Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- Florida based captain selected -- BF.  Departure TBD

Some of our Many Testimonials: 

  Sailboat Delivery --  "I am extremely pleased with the professionalism, local knowledge and trouble shooting abilities of the Global Delivery Service captain and crew.  On a scale of 1 to 10 my satisfaction level is a high 12.  I will recommend Global Delivery Service to my boating friends."  Owner 42 ft. sailboat Seattle, WA to Kodiak, AK delivery.
  Powerboat Delivery -- "Your recommendation of Global Delivery Service to captain our boat for the 600 miles back to Florida was excellent.  The captain made our trip safe, informative and enjoyable.  From start to finish, this was one of the most enjoyable buying processes we have ever experienced...".   Owner 42 ft. powerboat Kemah, TX to Destin, FL delivery.
  Sailboat Delivery -- " I asked GDS to help me deliver my new boat to Connecticut.  They were very responsive and provided a captain who knew the local waters and conditions.  We had a great trip.  GDS is a professional operation.  I would recommend GDS to my boating friends and would use their services again."   Owner 27 ft. sailboat, Nova Scotia to Connecticut delivery
  Powerboat Delivery -- " I was totally satisfied with The Global Delivery Service team.  It was a professional operation from start to finish.   They provided an accurate estimate, quickly got my boat underway, kept me informed of her progress and delivered my boat in great shape.  I highly recommend GDS."   Owner 63 ft Motor Yacht Florida to Connecticut delivery.
  Sailboat Delivery --  "GDS was aces, absolutely top shelf service."  Owner of a 37 ft. sailboat Hampton, VA to Tortola participating in the Caribbean 1500 Rally.  GDS provided captain, crew, and safety equipment for the vessel (life-raft, EPIRB and Sat Phone).
  Commercial Vessel Delivery -- "Your captain  was an absolute pleasure to work with. If we are in need again we will definitely call you first.  Thanks for helping us out of a jam in such an efficient, professional manner."  Agent for 166 ft. Casino Boat/Converted Ferry.  Freeport to Beaumont, TX and back to Freeport.