Yacht Delivery Skippers - Thrive In Growing Yacht Industry
Rapid growth in the global yacht industry has caused many new yacht owners to hire professional yacht delivery captains to skipper their boats on long or dangerous voyages. Yacht delivery skippers confirm that boat deliveries are growing with international trends. And Recreational boat ownership is currently a $25 billion international industry and sales are growing annually at 5-10%. "If you have the money it's relatively easy to buy a new yacht", said one, "but sailing long distances through potentially difficult waters or weather conditions requires skills that can take years to learn". However, sail training and sea experience lag far behind the growth in boat numbers. Learning how to handle boats safely, how to navigate, and how to operate the often-complex equipment found on a modern boat can take years. The American Sailing Association and the British Royal Yachting Association both operate training and certification schemes. But learning to sail is not