Ocean Delivery Skipper (100,00nm) - Looking for delivery opportunities. Affordable rates especially for interesting routes.
Graham Mowatt – Professional Yacht Skipper & Delivery Captain
100,000+ Ocean Miles | Master Class V (Astro Endorsed) | International Delivery & Charter Skipper
With more than four decades of offshore sailing experience and over 100,000 ocean miles logged across the world's major oceans, Graham Mowatt is a highly accomplished professional skipper, delivery captain, and maritime project manager. Holding Master Class V (Astro Endorsed), RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, and CASA Yachtmaster Ocean qualifications, Graham combines exceptional seamanship with extensive technical expertise in vessel maintenance, engineering, electronics, and project management.
Graham has skippered and crewed vessels ranging from performance racing yachts to luxury cruising catamarans and monohulls throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Africa, Australia, Europe, and Asia. His offshore experience includes six Atlantic crossings, passages through the Indian Ocean, South China Sea, Mediterranean, Tasman Sea, and participation in prestigious events such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Fastnet Race, Cowes Week, Antigua Race Week, and the Ocean Globe Race.
Professional Highlights
• 100,000+ ocean miles of offshore and coastal sailing experience
• 6 years full-time professional yacht skipper
• Extensive yacht delivery experience worldwide
• Qualified Master Class V (Astro Endorsed)
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
• CASA Yachtmaster Ocean with Sextant Astro Endorsement
• Experienced with both monohulls and catamarans
• Luxury yacht management and private owner operations
• Proven project manager and team leader
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Extensive mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software expertise
• Specialist knowledge in vessel maintenance, refits, and upgrades
• Owner and operator of a 60ft PROA Catamaran
Recent Experience
Recent assignments include yacht deliveries throughout Australia, private yacht management, Mediterranean charter operations, and the complete refurbishment of his 60ft PROA, including underwater hull reconstruction and installation of an electric hybrid propulsion system.
Current and recent roles include:
• Delivery Skipper – Airlie Beach to Surfers Paradise (41ft Beneteau)
• Yacht Manager & Skipper – 55ft Fairline Sports Cruiser
• Yacht Manager & Skipper – 60ft Monohull
• Charter Skipper – Italy
• Delivery Skipper – Melbourne to Sydney (Beneteau 41.1)
• Helm & Foredeck Crew – Ocean Globe Race, Southampton to Cape Town
• Skipper – Christenson 60 private yacht operations
Why Graham?
Clients benefit from a rare combination of:
• Elite offshore sailing experience
• Commercial-grade vessel management skills
• Technical expertise in engines, electrical systems, electronics, and software
• Extensive maintenance and refit experience on both fiberglass and timber vessels
• Professional leadership developed through senior project management and CEO roles in international technology businesses
Whether managing luxury yachts, conducting offshore deliveries, charter skippering, or supporting major refit projects, Graham brings professionalism, reliability, technical excellence, and decades of proven blue-water experience to every assignment.
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