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Decades at Sea. A Lifetime of Seamanship.

East Coast Yacht Deliveries is based on Lake Macquarie and specialises in the safe and professional delivery of yachts along the Australian East Coast — from Cairns to Sydney and beyond, including the Torres Strait and Melanesia.

Led by Skipper Flipper, we bring over 50 years of offshore sailing, racing, and boatbuilding experience to every job. Flipper began his career as a shipwright apprentice at 17 and has since clocked up more than 430,000 nautical miles. Over the decades, he’s built, raced, and delivered vessels in some of the most challenging conditions — always with a commitment to safety, precision, and respect for the sea.

We believe in doing things properly. That means clear communication with owners, meticulous checks and maintenance during passages, and putting the vessel’s safety above all else. Every delivery is handled with care, professionalism, and the kind of experience you can only get from a lifetime at sea.

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We operate under a strict zero-alcohol policy at sea, and every crew member is experienced, seaworthy, and safety-focused. We leave boats better than we found them — often cleaner, always well cared for.

With a lifetime of experience and an unmatched eye for detail, East Coast Yacht Deliveries gives boat owners peace of mind from departure to handover.

Standards
Licences & Qualifications

certified

Flipper holds a wide range of up-to-date marine qualifications and operates with full compliance under Australian regulations. These include:

  • <24m Master Certificate (current)
  • AMSA MED 3 – Marine Engine Driver Certificate
  • Diesel Engine Maintenance Certificate (MED2)
  • Offshore Yachtmaster Instructor – AYF TL4 & TL6 since 1984
  • Shipwright Trade Certificate – no longer on the tools, but lifetime knowledge
  • Coastal Navigation Certificate
  • Marine First Aid Certificate (current)
  • Sea Safety Survival Certificate (Australian Sailing & AMSA – current)
  • Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate (LROCP)
  • Australian Sailing Number and Membership
  • Licensed Motor Boat Operator

TRUSTED & THOROUGH

Every vessel is delivered with care, clear communication, and a lifetime of seamanship behind it.

FULLY QUALIFIED

Licensed Master and Marine Engine Driver with current, recognised safety and navigation credentials.

EXPERIENCED HANDS

Over 50 years of boatbuilding, racing, and offshore deliveries along the East Coast and beyond.