As value added service we post the
progress of each delivery.
Recently Completed Deliveries:
41
ft. Tiara Sportfish " Reel Attitude"
From Harwich Port, MA to Jupiter, FL -- 1213 nm.
GDS provided a Rhode Island based captain to
assist owner.
Departed 22 Oct. -- Completed 3 Nov. 2011
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13 Oct: Captain
provided update that departure tomorrow is on weather hold. Next possible
departure window is Sunday 16 Oct.
22 Oct: Captain reported they departed home port around 5:00 PM. Ran
down Long Island Sound to Hell's Gate and held there for a bit for tide change
and daylight.
23 Oct:
Captain reported they were clearing the Ocean City, MD Jetties at 3:42 PM and
will secure here for the evening. Boat and crew performing well.
Weather has been very good.
24 Oct:
Captain reported they were securing in Great Bridge, VA for the night. Boat and
crew performing well.
26 Oct:
Captain reported they secured for the night at Bellhaven, VA had no cell service
and was not able to call in. As of 11:40 they were a few minutes from the
Morehead City, NC jetty entrance; however weather conditions offshore looked
like it would require they continue south via the ICW.
4:52 PM captain reported they did continue south via the ICW and secured ad Surf
City, NY Mile 262.
27 Oct:
Captain reported they had secured at Little River Inlet at 5:20 PM. ICW
all the way. Some tricky spots due to lower than normal tide levels.
Captain hopes to go offshore tomorrow and make Charleston, SC.
28 Oct:
Captain reported in at 3:57 PM. They are secured at Charleston, SC.
Went offshore today. It was a bit lumpy but ok.
29 Oct:
Captain called in at 4:38 PM and reported they had secures at Beaufort, SC.
Did not get as far today as planned. Captain and owner rescued a sunfish
sailor in a choppy bay. Plan for tomorrow is to make Fernandinia Beach, FL.
30 Oct:
Captain calls in and reports they had secured at Kilkenny Marina, GA. Had
to go inside today due to offshore conditions.
31 Oct:
Captain reported they secured for the day at Amelia Island around 5 PM.
1 Nov:
Captain reported they secured at Daytona Beach, FL around 4:45 PM ICW all
way due to 5+ foot seas offshore.
2 Nov:
Captain reported they secured at Loggerhead Club at Vero Beach, FL. Plans
to make Jupiter, FL mid-day 3 Nov.
3 Nov:
Captain reported they secured at 1:30 PM at owner's slip in Jupiter, FL.
36
ft. Newton Dive Boat -- "Our Dream Boat"
From Slidell, LA to Grand Cayman Island -- 1322 nm.
GDS provided a Texas based captain and
mate.
Departed 1 Nov. 2011.
Weather Support to be Provided by
Marine Weather & Communications.
Captain used SPOT tracker to send position
reports.
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36 ft. Newton Dive Boat
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Key West Crew
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19 Oct: Captain
travels to the boat to link up with owner and prepare for departure.
20 -21 Oct:
Sea trails conducted and weather forecasts received. Sea Trials ok --
weather system expected to significantly impact latter part of the delivery.
Owner discusses staging/shipping options and decides to proceed to Key West and
if necessary hold there until weather system clears. During final prep for
departure the head gasket on the boat's John Deere engine is found to be
defective. .
22 Oct: Given repair prognosis owner has captain to return to his home
port and standby. Part has been replaced however storm systems have the boat on
weather hold.
31 Oct:
Captain and mate will travel to the boat and prepare for departure 1 Nov.
Received weather update which looks favorable.
1 Nov:
Captain and mate depart Slidell, LA at 6:40 AM. Delayed for train traffic
at Rigolets Bridge. Secured at planned destination today in Panama City, FL
at 10:32 PM. Engine has an oil leak. Captain will call engine mechanic in
the morning.
2 Nov:
Engine mechanic contacted and arrived at boat mid-afternoon. He ran tests
and checked connections and cleared the boat to proceed. Captain plans to
depart at first light tomorrow morning.
3 Nov:
7:14 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating he is underway.
9:23 AM captain calls in and reports the boat is doing fine. No oil
leakage apparent. Captain's plan is to proceed to Key West without
stopping if the weather holds as forecasted.
4:50 PM captain calls in by Sat Phone. Doing 15 to 16 knots in 1 to 2 foot
seas. Had 3 to 5 foot seas earlier in the morning. Oil leak fixed.
Captain plans to proceed overnight. ETA into Key west around 10:00 AM
tomorrow Friday.
4 Nov:
10:40 AM captain reports they are secure at A&B Marina in Key West. Last
night had issues with fuel feed from port tank. Captain will trouble shoot
to determine what the problem is.
5 Nov:
Sea conditions not favorable for Key West to Grand Cayman. Next forecasted
window of opportunity is Wednesday/Thursday 9/10 Nov. Owner consulted and
decision made to do a crew change. Texas based captain and mate will turn
over the boat to a Key West based captain and return to home base today. Key
West based captain & crew will finish the delivery during the next weather
window.
8 Nov:
Captain receives weather update which confirmed that he has a weather window
beginning early tomorrow morning and lasting for about 40 hours.
9 Nov:
Captain departs Key West at 4 AM. Follow his progress by clicking SPOT
link above.
2002 Hunter 356 "Newly Mine" Sailing
Vessel
From Long Island, Bahamas to Colon, Panama -- 960 nm.
GDS provided a Florida based captain and
crew.
Departed 12 Sep -- Completed 24 Sep
Weather Support Provided by Marine Weather and Communications
Captain used SPOT Satellite Messenger to send position reports.
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Sat 10 Sep: Captain travels to Long Island Bahamas to link
up with owner and check condition of boat that had been secured during
Hurricane Irene. Vessel found to be in satisfactory condition for passage
to Panama. Captain brought in his crew and prepared for departure.
Monday 12 Sep:
10:05 AM Captain departed Stella Maris Marina.
9:30 PM encountered heavy seas and moderate winds on the way south. Pulled
into Flying Fish Marina, Clarence Town, Long Island, Bahamas to make repairs on torn headsail.
Sunday 18 Sep:
9:40 AM PDT captain calls in by Satphone -- Secured at Kingstown Jamaica at 0:28
AM this morning. Have taken on fuel and made temporary repair to mainsail.
Motor sailed at 5 to 6 knots most of the way. Received weather update
yesterday and will secure extra fuel containers due to forecasted light winds
and adverse current on the route to Panama. Best guess at this point is
ETA into Panama between 3.5 to 4.5 days upon departure from Jamaica.
Captain will provide update on ETA mid-week.
Tuesday 20 Sep:
4:40 PM weather service relays following weather/progress report:
I talked with Captain this afternoon - location
was 306 miles NNE of Cologne Panama (probably just North of 14N/78W). All
is well onboard... They have just begun to see Southeast winds establish, after
being becalmed since leaving Jamaica. Forecast is for good sailing
conditions beginning tomorrow (ENE-E@10 building toward 15k)... Until they enter
the wind-less ITCZ, near 11 N. They are likely to encounter a few squalls,
possibly to 35k beginning as they approach 11 N, and continuing off-and-on for
the remainder of the trip. Seas are likely to be uncomfortable beginning
Friday (6'/7sec ENE) - which will be very unpleasant with little wind. So
the strategically-difficult question is how much Dennis motors over the next 24
hours (to try to get in before the seas become uncomfortable)... While making
sure he saves enough fuel to motor the last 100 to 150 miles into Panama.
45 ft. Formula Motor Yacht
From Clear Lake, TX to Naples, FL -- 987 nm.
GDS provided a Texas based captain to
assist owner.
Departed 6 August -- Completed 12 August 2011
Captain used SPOT
Satellite Messenger to send position reports.
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5 August: Captain linked up with owner to prepare for departure early
tomorrow morning.
6 August:
6:20 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
Destination today is Intracoastal City, LA. Click link above to see latest
position report.
4:00 pm captains calls and reports they have taken on fuel and are
secured for the night at Shell Morgan Marina in Intracoastal City, LA.
Captain said they were able to average around 21 knots and had light winds and flat
seas.
7 August:
6:01 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
Destination today is Venice, LA.
3:00 PM captain calls and reports they have topped off and secured for the night
at Venice Marina, Venice, LA. Captain said they increased rpm by about 50
and picked up speed to 22-23 knots at about the same fuel burn. Today's
crossing was about the same as yesterday -- light winds and flat seas.
8 August:
8:59 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
Destination today is Panama City, FL.
6:19 PM captain calls and reports they have secured for the night at the Panama
City Municipal Marina. Departure this morning was delayed due to heavy
thunderstorm activity in the Venice area. For today's crossing they had
heavier seas on the stern 2-3 feet with an occasional 4 footer.
9 August
8:15 AM captain calls and reports they departed at 7:00 AM this morning.
Weather forecast and local conditions did not look favorable but the captain
wanted to test offshore conditions. The cleared the jetties and began a
track to Clearwater, FL. Sea conditions were 3 to 4 + feet and forecasted
to continue to increase. Captain and owner decided to return to Panama
City. Forecast calls for improved conditions beginning around midnight
Wednesday.
9:00 PM captain calls and reports the sea state is not forecasted to improve.
They plan to depart tomorrow via the ICW for Clarabelle, Fl.
10 August:
6:46 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
12:49 PM captain calls and reports they are secured in Clarabelle, FL.
Plan is to layover here until tomorrow morning when the weather conditions are
expected to improve.
11 August:
5:17 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
3:45 captain calls and reports they are secure at the Crow's Nest Marina in
Venice, FL. Conditions for the rossing from Clarabelle, FL-- seas on the
beam at about 2 to 3 feet, gradually shifting to the stern. Boat performed
very well.
12 August:
5:02 AM captain sends SPOT position report indicating they are underway.
Destination today is owner's dock in Naples, FL
393 Beneteau Sailing Vessel
From Riverside NJ to City Island, NY -- 228 nm.
GDS provided a New York City based captain to
assist owner.
Departed 9 August -- Completed 11 August 2011
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Owner at City Island Marina
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8 August: Captain and owner traveled to boat and prepared for departure.
9 August:
8:53 AM around Captain called and reported they departe3d Riverside, NJ at 6:00
AM. They passed the Philly airport at around 8:00 AM and were motor
sailing at 6 knots. Captain said they forecast called for a frontal
passage later in the day. He will call in this afternoon with an update.
9:30 PM captain sends following update: "Tied up at S. Jersey marina in Cape
May NJ slightly before 0800. Left Riverside NJ, outside Philly shortly after
0600. Fought flood with headwind at first, then ebb kicked in; thunder cells
moved in from the west with winds completely clocking ,around the boat.
Destination tomorrow will be City Island NY via the Narrows & East River; ETA
sometime Thurs. Shoving off around 0800 tomorrow; ~140 NM to marina on City
Island.
10 August:
9:22AM captain calls and reports they are about 45 minutes outside the Cape
May jetties following along the shore line at about the three mile limit.
Seas calm with winds 5 knots or less. Winds are forecasted to pick up this
afternoon. Captain plans to continue running through the night and make
City Island Marina tomorrow. He will call in with an update this
afternoon/evening.
7:32 PM captain calls and reports they are abeam of Barnegat Bay entrance
with about 45 nm. to entrance to NY harbor. Were able to sail earlier but
now the winds are calm and the seas are flat -- motor sailing at 6.5 knots.
Winds expected to pick up later tonight.
11 August:
7:12 AM captain calls and reports they have secured at City Island Marina at
7:00 AM. Caught the flood tide upon entering NY Harbor and were able to
make great time up the East River. Captain and owner will conduct
training for the remainder of the day.
Sailboat and Powerboat Deliveries
Booked:
52 ft. Ocean Alexander Trawler from Portland, OR to
Seattle, WA -- Seattle based captain selected CC. Departure Jan 2012
Sailboat and Powerboat Deliveries Planned
38 ft. Sailboat
delivery from Tampa, FL to Puerto Caldara, Costa Rica -- Captain tbd.
Departure Mar 2012
41 ft. Sailboat
delivery from Tortola to Galveston, TX -- Texas based captain selected PB.
Departure TBD
42 ft. Sailing
catamaran delivery from Cortez, FL to Placencia, Belize -- CA based captain
selected CC. Departure TBD
49 ft. Sailboat
delivery from USVI to Jacksonville, FL or Galveston, TX -- captain tbd.
Departure Mar/APR 2012
53 ft. Motor Yacht
delivery from St. Petersburg, FL to Marina Del Rey, CA -- captain tbd.
Departure 1 May 2012
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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.
