<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Oceantrax Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceantrax Yacht Delivery]]></description><link>https://www.oceantrax.co.uk/yacht-delivery-blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:05:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit formalities for yacht delivery passages.]]></title><description><![CDATA[On December 31, 2020, the UK finalised its withdrawal from the EU and the customs union, concluding the era of free movement for both vessels and crew and changing the procedure for yacht delivery to and from the EU. During that period, the world was also engulfed by the COVID pandemic, and travel and cruising were restricted to specific circumstances. The regulations appeared to differ significantly based on the country and occasionally on the official on duty that day. It was a period of...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/brexit-formalities-for-yacht-delivery-passages</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf9e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:10:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_453fabe918794a8385fc352dc66c6e91~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electronic Verses Traditional Navigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the mid-1990s, when I started undertaking yacht deliveries, electronic navigation was just starting to appear. It usually involved using a small handheld GPS that offered basic latitude and longitude coordinates, which then had to be plotted on a chart. These devices often had short battery life and could take a while to determine a position fix. With the advent of the internet, mobile phones, chart plotters, and tablets, electronic navigation has become standard for most individuals....]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/electronic-verses-traditional-navigation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf99</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:28:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_49384b45636e46c6aa2bc5c1d06ea219~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_988,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner Assisted Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team at Oceantrax are experts in yacht delivery for owners who either don't have the time or the skills to undertake the journey themselves. Given the nature of our work, our delivery crews gain experience with a wide range of vessels. They can frequently move from commissioning a new vessel to crossing the Atlantic, followed by a coastal trip on a forty-year-old classic sailing vessel, followed by a delivery to the Mediterranean on a motorboat. Many owners prefer to leave the task to the...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/owner-assisted-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfb4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:29:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_5aac7cbcecfd436c93b6b518e540ae27~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating The Corinth Canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many yacht deliveries and cruising yachts traveling to or from the Aegean Sea the Corinth Canal can save time and distance. A Brief...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/navigating-the-corinth-canal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf96</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:55:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_d0860fcdae3a49d9b8a9491bc4d671d7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yacht Delivery Safety Equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every yacht delivery, no matter the size or distance, must carry fundamental safety equipment. The minimum essentials specified by...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/yacht-delivery-safety-equipment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf94</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_90ce2fb06a3c478187b3544bcd1c88bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yacht Delivery Engine Checks  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importance of Engine Checks Conducting engine checks before setting off on a yacht delivery is crucial, engine failure can range from...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/yacht-delivery-engine-checks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf9d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_45833ce7e0b340b789a3d718f21e1930~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caring For Sails On A Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yachts sails are a big investment so it is essential when on a yacht delivery they are cared for and maintained. In this blog we look...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/yacht-delivery-sail-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfa7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:25:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_f3d36151f4144536ade36976f1f89cd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_815,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Paperwork For A Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequently neglected during a yacht delivery, having the right paperwork on board is essential to ensure a smooth and legally compliant...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/paperwork-for-a-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf9f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:08:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_72fc83f328f640b78cce8827ee656272~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Requirements of Yacht Delivery Crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joining a yacht delivery crew as a volunteer is a great opportunity to gain experience and gather miles for your Yachtmaster exam....]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/yacht-delivery-crew-requirements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfb7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:55:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_b06f638f64fa4accae826fcdb4601ba9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_743,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing a yacht for shipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are times, a crewed yacht delivery may not be appropriate due to the yacht's age or condition, which might not support a lengthy...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/preparing-a-yacht-for-shipping</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfb3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:00:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_283196f917984513b6fce40c01a501e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delivery Skippers Essential Tool Kit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delivery skippers frequently move from one yacht to another. Although many yachts are equipped with a comprehensive tool kit, some are...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/delivery-skippers-essential-tool-kit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfa6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:30:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_1d49ad6dce2d4595a721ce79c37e7eb6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intracoastal Waterway Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the beginning of 2024, Oceantrax embarked on the delivery of an Oyster 435 from Puerto Rico to Chesapeake Bay. Due to the weather...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/intracoastal-waterway-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:10:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_8ed5123ffb0d41b8a4a07c382fab8060~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maintenance Before A Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many times, a delivery voyage represents the most challenging sailing a yacht will encounter in years, highlighting the importance of...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/maintenance-before-a-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfa1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:59:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_cac860ed293c4aa8be3afac1ef29d674~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_758,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fountaine Pajot 51 Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceantrax is delighted to announce their responsibility for delivering a new Fountaine Pajot 51 from La Rochelle, France, to Rhodes,...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/fountaine-pajot-51-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfa5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:38:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_48021a5c0b39409c8ca942d207cfc683~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sasga Motor Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recently Oceantrax had the honor to be entrusted with the delivery of a new Sasga 54 motor yacht from the factory in Mahon, Menorca to...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/sasga-motor-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf9b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:50:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_580375fc997543ac93b1f6e54063de05~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smooth Yacht Delivery of two New Arcona 385's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceantrax is delighted to announce that they have been chosen to handle the delivery of two new Arcona 385 sailboats from Henan, Sweden...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/arcona-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf91</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:05:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_a2ef14f06dd44ef395fecc9ed1a62d70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sasga Yacht Delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oceantrax was recently given the responsibility of transporting a newly built Sasga 54 to Portsmouth. Sasga motor yachts are built in...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/sasga-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cf93</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_04aa1c92ed31402e902e9d0f2a096a09~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transatlantic Yacht Delivery from The Caribbean to Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, Oceantrax conducts Transatlantic deliveries from Europe to the Caribbean and back to Europe. In the previous  blog , we...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/preparing-for-a-transatlantic-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfb6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 23:35:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_75b2193302d84206ba2ae1dfc6a219ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans Atlantic Yacht Delivery Preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trans Atlantic yacht delivery east to west using the trade winds is one of the biggest adventures in sailing. Often a crossing is the...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/preparation-for-a-trans-atlantic-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfaa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:08:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_7b7a94a7975549eb9480ee27deae9be8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guide to Transiting The Kiel Canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[At approximately 60 miles long, the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal) or Kiel Canal as it is most commonly known, is the...]]></description><link>https://www.oceantraxyachtdelivery.co.uk/post/kiel-canal-yacht-delivery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ee6ac5f0d9f572757cfa9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2023 23:08:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b0e7f6_3ce1c213b36f4561bb2a6840ac7903da~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dieter  Peschkes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>