The succesful completion of a Yacht delivery on its own keel depends on several factors. On the one hand there is the season and the more likely weather conditions. For example, crossing the Bay of Biscay is of course also possible in winter, but the weather windows are shorter and fewer. On the other hand, the condition of the boat or yacht plays a significant role. The boat has to show how to face with longer journeys.

However, the most important role during a yacht delivery belongs to the skipper and his crew. The crew must find a good balance between material load and effectiveness, i.e. progress. It is very important that the skipper can correctly assess the crew but also the boat and the equipment, because failures of people or material cost time and money. A professional skipper must be able to estimate technical and other challenges in order not to jeopardize the goal of reaching the destination quickly. If an unplanned call to a port spare parts and their installation must be provided or organized.Professional skippers can manage this situations. 

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