Tag: Yacht delivery

02 Jan 2014
Blog Category, Yacht delivery Nick 0 comment

Ft Lauderdale to Tortola Delivery Completed

Gemini catA big thanks to captain Chris Armstrong for completing his latest delivery of a new Gemini Legacy Catamaran from Ft Lauderdale to Tortola. The route south from Florida to the Caribbean is an uncomfortable sail to windward.

In the winter season a big high-pressure area to the northeast is a dominant feature. When the isobars get tight, the wind increases and is sometimes very fresh (25-30 knots). These are called the Christmas winds and made the delivery particularly challenging.

The Gemini Legacy 35 is the latest catamaran to join our clients charter fleet in the British Virgin Islands

See details of other recent deliveries completed

02 Jan 2014
Blog Category, Yacht delivery Nick 0 comment

France to Florida Delivery Completed

Nicolas BouteloupA big thanks to captain Nick Bouteloup for completing his latest delivery of a new Lagoon 450 Catamaran from Les Sables d’Olonne and arriving in Ft Lauderdale on New Year’s Eve.  Upgrades will be undertaken in Florida before onward delivery to Mexico. Nick is one of our specialist catamaran captains who has completed many deliveries for Reliance across the Pacific, Atlantic and Mediterranean.

With the help of shore base weather routing, Nick chose a more northern route than one would traditionally expect and took a course via the Bahamas rather than the Caribbean. The decision proved the right one. Despite departing France after a new Lagoon 560 also going to Florida and taking a route via Antigua, he arrived several days ahead.

Nicolas Bouteloup is one of our featured on line Captains.

See details of other recent deliveries completed

 

12 Nov 2013
Blog Category, In the News, Paid Positions, Press Release Nick 0 comment

Sunday Times Travel Section

crew (3)Awfully big adventures

Published in the Sunday Times Travel Section 11th November 2013 a two page article titled “Awfully big Adventures” lists those epic journeys that just have to be done in one’s lifetime. This of course includes the Ocean Crossing

Leading Travel Writer for the Sunday Times, Jeremy Lazell says

“Once in a lifetime you should forget the annual beach holiday, pack a rucksack and go epic“

Jeremy continues:

“Why? Dolphins by day, Stars by night, the Caribbean at journey’s end…..
…….Crewing from Southampton to St Lucia is pretty tough graft but take our word for it: you really won’t want it to end”

If you didn’t buy the Sunday Times this week and want to view on line, you will need log on to the Sunday Times website.

 

 

29 Nov 2012
Testimonials Nick 0 comment

Lagoon 450 France to Tortola

Hi Nick,

I found your company’s service and that of Nicolas to be exceptional and I would not hesitate to recommend your company.  If we are in need of delivery services again in the future we will be contacting you.

Thanks,

Dean Foggitt – Lagoon 450 – France to Tortola

29 Nov 2012
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Nauticat 43 – Cork to Gothenburg

Nauticat 43Dear Debbie,  Nick,

The final payment is made.  Should be in your account in a couple of days.  Thank you for the excellent service.  Everything worked out wonderfully.

Please use my name as reference if required.  I would also strongly support Nick C for any future yacht delivery service.  He is a true professional and a pleasure to have on board.  Thanks

Best Regards,  Thomas – Nauticat 43 – Cork to Gothenburg

29 Nov 2012
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Eleuthera 60 MIRELOS – La Rochelle to New York

Hello Nick and all at Reliance yacht management,

I need to thank you and congratulate you and Reliance for the delivery of the Eleuthera 60 MIRELOS.

Our expectations were very high and they were met on every aspect of the delivery from the initial contact with Reliance to the tie up at our marina.

I am extremely grateful that you chose for us  Captain Nicolas Boutteloup. Nicolas is young,  energetic,  extremely knowledgeable in all marine aspects, boat systems and the handling of catamarans.

The crew of MIRELOS was made up of myself and my two sons.  Sailing is not new to us but a big catamaran certainly was.  Thanks to Captain Nicolas’ teaching ability,  patience and energy we are now confident in handling the big cat. The passage from France to the United States was accomplished against the weather patterns due to the start of the hurricane season, not the easiest of passages but accomplished nevertheless without incident.  An extra bonus to having Captain Nicolas aboard was his formidable cooking skills, we always had good meals even in inclement weather.

Whatever maintenance that had to be performed on board from going up the spar to diving under the boat were performed with energy and expertise.  I can’t say enough about Captain Nicolas performance.  I now consider Nicolas my friend.  I must also thank you personally for your patience and understanding in your contact with my wife when communications were interrupted.  Attached are some photos of the passage. Once again my most sincere thanks in all aspects of your service.

Kind Regards,

Miriam and Carlos Nunez

FP60 – La Rochelle toNew York

29 Nov 2012
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BVI Yacht Charters

BVI Yacht ChartersHello Nick,

Thank you for your call and for sending the information.  I enjoyed the video and have forwarded it to others in the office.  Reliance has always done a terrific job on deliveries.  It will be my pleasure to recommend your company to anyone needing a delivery.

Kind Regards,  Laura Greces  –  BVI Yacht Charters

29 Nov 2012
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Beneteau 31.7 Hamble to Mollusund

Beneteau 31.7Dear Nick and Debbie,

It feels great to have Manaru here in Sweden!

Thanks for the professional delivery.

Edd and his crew did a great job!

Kind Regards,  Helen & Carl-Johan  Beneteau 31.7

29 Nov 2012
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Sunfast 37Hej!

We just wanted to inform that our boat has arrived in Hunnebostrand and that we are very pleased with the captain Mark and the crew Vladimir and Thomas.

They have done a very good job not only in delivering it on time,  but they have tidied up the boat that it look cleaner than it was when we inspected it in Portsmouth.

They have been very professional and polite. The hand over was very good. We got a detailed review that the boat was in good condition and they had made a list with things, which could be improved.

Apart from the oil leak from the motors oil sump there is nothing immediately to be done.  However,  will give her a good spring manicure inside and outside.

We let Mark and the crew stay at our house in Göteborg, as it was closer to the Airport for Sunday.

You have very fine people working for your company and we will recommend your service to all we know!

Cheers

Gunnar & Karin

(“Melusine”,  Sun Fast 37  Portsmouth to Hunnebostrand, Sweden)

P.S. We will send you a picture of our boat soon and you can use us as a reference.

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