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Skipper for hire

You keep the boat. Tom brings the tickets, the miles, and the local knowledge — Golden Bay tides, weather windows, and quiet anchorages.

  • Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL)Maritime New Zealand
  • RYA YachtmasterRoyal Yachting Association
  • Golden Bay local watersNew Zealand
  • Owner-operatorFour Winds Sailing

Relief & day skippering

Need a capable hand for a day out, a delivery hop, or while you’re tied up elsewhere? Tom skippers your boat with the care he’d give his own.

Coastal hops & deliveries

Move your vessel along the Golden Bay and nearby Tasman coast with local tide and weather judgement — handover ready when you arrive.

Owner day with a pro

Sail your own boat with an SRL-qualified Yachtmaster alongside — build confidence, refine systems, or simply enjoy the day without the mental load.

Voyage prep & handover

Passage planning, safety brief, and a clear handover so you leave the dock knowing the plan. Sample offering — refine with Tom’s full CV.

Trailer-sailer on the road — ready for Golden Bay launches

On your vessel — or where the wind is

Whether you need a relief day, a coastal hop, or a calm hand while you enjoy your own boat, Tom works as an owner-operator — professional, personal, and local to Golden Bay. Trailer-capable kit means launches can follow the weather and the season.

Operating within the privileges of his Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL) certificate. Vessel size and passenger limits apply as per Maritime NZ.