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YACHT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
with Cruisers Academy

Proactive care. Personalized service. Peace of mind.
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A high-touch, ongoing yacht management and education service where we act as the long-term steward of your vessel—anticipating problems, educating you along the way, and building deep boat-specific knowledge over time.

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Maybe you're not living aboard full-time, but you want your boat dialed in and ready when you are. Systems feel overwhelming, time is tight, and you'd rather pay for expertise than spend weekends troubleshooting. What you're really looking for is an expert in your corner who knows your boat as well as (or better than) you do, so you can spend more time enjoying your yacht and less time maintaining it.

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That's where we come in.

Our SERVICES

Every yacht and every owner is different. Services, visit frequency, response availability, deliverables, and pricing are customized based on the vessel, location, cruising plans, and level of support needed. Contact us to build a stewardship plan for your boat.

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  • Scheduled in-person vessel check-ups, based on your service plan for inspection and systems troubleshooting​— we check, run, and document everything

  • 24/7 access to your personalized boat dashboard

    • Know exactly what's been done, what's coming up, and what's in progress—all in one place

  • Spare parts inventory creation and management

    • We help identify and build out a strategic inventory of spare parts for your vessel

  • Creation of Boat Systems Flow Chart

    • ​Flow chart of every system connection on your boat—critical for fast troubleshooting and understanding what's affected when something goes wrong.

  • Vendor vetting, coordination, and project management

    • ​We find trusted vendors, manage timelines, and ensure quality—you stay in the loop without doing the legwork

  • Optional ongoing education and systems training during our time aboard

    • ​Every visit is a learning opportunity—we explain what we're doing and why, so you understand your boat and cruising better

  • Remote troubleshooting and consultation​

    • ​Get expert guidance for any question, issue, or concern.​

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The PROCESS

IN PERSON VESSEL IN-TAKE WITH CA CAPTAIN

Systems & Reality Capture

  • Comprehensive photo documentation of all systems to create your boat profile (electrical panels, displays, plumbing, engine room, rigging, safety gear)

  • Collection of all manuals, service history, and known issues documentation - this will help us build your boat brain and have the CA Captain assigned as the main point of contact to your boat be the most knowledgeable person about your vessel.

  • Owner interview covering usage patterns, skill level, pain points, budget tolerance, and risk tolerance

  • Communication expectations and decision-making boundaries established

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Education & Strategy

  • Walkthrough of boat systems and how they interact for Boat Systems Flow Chart

  • Identification of immediate risks, deferred maintenance, and long-term upgrade roadmap

  • Identify spare parts already aboard

  • Trouble shoot as needed on new or on-going projects

DELIVARABLES

  • ​​​Vesel Dashboard created with 24/7 access for owners to view summary of projects, check-ups, upcoming service schedules, and your last checkup details

  • Kickstarting process of contacting experts to make any necessary repairs identified with continued project management as needed.

  • Spare Parts Inventory created, with suggestions on how to build this out

  • Initial Troubleshooting Log created​

  • Creation of Boat Systems Flow Chart

REMOTE HELP

Our program is built on preventative care—the longer your boat is enrolled, the fewer surprises you'll face. But boats are boats, and things can still break. If an issue pops up while you're aboard, here's what happens:

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Remote troubleshooting and consultation via WhatsApp:

  • Get expert guidance for any question, issue, or concern—just text us a photo or description

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We help you:

  • Diagnose the problem remotely and determine severity

  • Walk you through temporary fixes or workarounds to keep you moving

  • Coordinate vendor response if needed (and vet who shows up)

  • Advise whether it's safe to continue or if you should return to port

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Our goal: Keep small issues small and get you back to enjoying your boat as quickly as possible.

BETWEEN VISITS

We find trusted vendors, manage timelines, and ensure quality—you stay in the loop without doing the legwork.

QUARTERLY ONBOARD CHECK UPS

Onboard visit full systems inspection and operational check:

We physically inspect, test, and run all major systems to catch issues early and ensure everything is functioning as it should.

  • Run and inspect engine, generator, electrical, plumbing, and navigation systems

  • Check fluid levels, filters, belts, hoses, and wear items

  • Test safety equipment and electronics

  • Identify upcoming maintenance needs or potential problems

  • Document everything with photos and notes

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Ongoing education:
Every visit is a learning opportunity—we explain what we're doing and why, so you understand your boat and cruising better.

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After each visit:
We update your vessel dashboard with checkup results, findings, and any recommended next steps.

PASSAGE MAKING & DELIVERY SERVICES

Passage Making & Delivery Service​

  • Option 1: Delivery Service - Professional captain delivers your vessel to its destination while you focus on other priorities

  • Option 2: Skippered Passage with Coaching - Captain joins you aboard to skipper and coach, turning the passage into a hands-on learning experience where you build confidence and skills

  • Ideal for: relocations, seasonal moves, offshore passages, or owners wanting to gain experience before going solo​​

add-ons

ADD-ONS

Emergency Fly-In Troubleshooting​

  • For critical issues that can't be resolved remotely

Hands-On Education Sessions

  • Scheduled time aboard to teach systems, maintenance skills, troubleshooting

  • Can be done during regular visits or fly-ins

Major Refit or Upgrade Project Management

  • Full oversight: vendor selection, scheduling, quality control, budget management

  • Includes boat-specific integration into Systems Map and documentation

  • Boat parts and specialized vendors to be billed separate

Care Package Installation Service

  • We source, deliver, and project manage installation of critical parts correctly the first time

  • No guessing, no wrong Amazon orders

  • Boat parts and specialized vendors to be billed separate

Weather Forecasting and Routing Support

  • Custom weather analysis and routing recommendations for planned passages

  • Pre-departure weather briefings and ongoing updates during passage

  • Go/no-go recommendations based on boat capabilities and crew experience

Seasonal Touchpoints

  • Start of season: Full systems review, priority maintenance list, safety check, go/no-go assessment

  • End of season: Layup strategy, winterization/storm prep, strategic plan to address deferred maintenance plan, budget forecast

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