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Professional Yacht Delivery, On-Your-Boat Training & Charter Captains

Modern, safety-first seamanship with clear communication—so you can enjoy your boat and your plan stays on schedule.

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Why IDB

Owner-operated. Weather-led. Communication-first.

Phone: +1 (321) 222-7245
WhatsApp: Chat on WhatsApp
Email: CaptainIan@ideliverboats.com

Safety

Conservative, Prepared

Checklists, redundancy, and prudent weather margins guide every passage.

Clarity

Daily Updates

Plain-language route, weather, and status communication, plus live GPS tracking available.

Care

Your Boat, Respected

Meticulous handovers and post-passage notes with practical recommendations.

Services

Three ways we help keep your adventure moving.

Service

Boat/Yacht Delivery

Full-service yacht delivery with route planning, weather windows, and owner updates.

  • Passage planning & float plan
  • Daily check-ins & tracking
  • Pre-/post-delivery reports
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We handle crew, provisioning, watch schedules, and port logistics. Pre-departure checks establish baseline systems; after arrival you’ll receive a condition report and actionable recommendations.

IDB partners with many vetted and trusted captains in order to ensure that your goals, vessel and route align.

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Charter Captains

A professional captain for day sails, relocations, sea trials, or special events.

  • Hourly, daily, or multi-day
  • Crew coordination
  • Docking & tight-quarters ops
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Ideal when you want a confident hand on the helm. We align on goals—passenger comfort, testing, or schedule—and operate conservatively around weather and risk.

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Training on Your Boat

Hands-on instruction aboard your vessel to build real-world confidence.

  • Docking & close-quarters
  • Anchoring & mooring
  • Systems & seamanship
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Customized syllabus covering pre-departure checks, sail handling, MOB drills, chart/GPS workflow, and debrief notes you can reuse.

About

About IDB

We’re an owner-operated outfit focused on safety, clarity, and care for your vessel. Transparent planning, proactive communication, and respect for weather windows guide every job.

When timing matters, additional vetted captains can be assigned to meet schedule demands without compromising safety or standards.

Captain

Captain Profile

Capt. Ian Gillespie

Professional skipper focused on safety, clear briefs, and smooth passages.

USCG Master (insured) Inland Masters Coastal 6 Pack

Experience across coastal, inland, and bluewater routes, monohulls and cats. Strong with docking, anchoring, passage planning, and crew leadership.

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Captain

Capt. Ian Gillespie

Owner-operator at IDB • Safety-first • Clear comms • Weather-led

Experience

  • Deliveries: U.S. East Coast, ICW, Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean
  • Vessel types: Sail & Power, mono & cat, 25–60 ft
  • Specialties: Docking, anchoring, passage planning, crew leadership, systems triage

Approach

Conservative margins, clear briefs, and checklists. Owners are fully informed with route, weather, and status updates—no surprises. Your boat is treated like my own.

USCG Master (insured) Inland Masters Coastal 6 Pack
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