Christian Ford
Telephone +33(0)621175976
Email [email protected]
D.O.B. 15/05/1983
Italian / Panamanian
Location Antibes
No visible tattoos.
Safety conscious and meticulous. Understand mechanics (generators, watermakers, diesel engines, outboards), general electricity, rigging and instruments onboard.
Sailing Experience
Managing family charters, private cruises, and complex deliveries, he has developed a deep understanding of vessel management, handling all-weather navigation and coastal passage planning with confidence. His work includes the meticulous upkeep of engines, rigging, and onboard systems, ensuring each vessel remains in peak condition and every journey is both smooth and secure.
Qualifications and Training
With experience in the service and aviation industries, our skipper brings professionalism, calm communication, and attentive guest care to every voyage. Skilled in creating a welcoming atmosphere, they ensure each journey is enjoyable, comfortable, and safe.
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People and Places
Step aboard and explore our gallery, capturing the spirit of life at sea—from breathtaking coastal landscapes to the joyful faces of adventurers on deck. Each image tells a story of shared moments, stunning destinations, and the unforgettable beauty of sailing.
fast and reliable
Boat delivery
Professional boat delivery, ensuring your vessel is transported safely and efficiently to its destination. With over 24,000 nautical miles of experience, he handles every detail—from meticulous pre-departure checks to smooth navigation—delivering your boat in top condition, ready for its next adventure.
Safe and responsable
Lesure skipper
Exceptional leisure skippering services, creating unforgettable sailing experiences tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a relaxing family getaway or an adventurous cruise, he ensures every journey is smooth, safe, and full of memorable moments, letting you enjoy the freedom of the open water.
Language skills
Spanish: Native
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Basic
Reference Contacts
Captain David Pattisson
+44 793 90 92 454 | [email protected]Mr. George Adam (S/Y Esperanto)
+44 783 57 63 225 | [email protected]Mr. Jorge Martinez (Viajes Giramundo)
+34 639 22 21 22 | [email protected]Ediz Onan (SLM Offshore)
+33 6 25 54 70 23 | [email protected]
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Maritime EXPERIENCE
2024 Novermber. 4 weeks: Skipper, Delivery/Charter.
S/Y Boogie Woogie - Lagoon 440 (13.41m),
Alicante Spain via Las Palmas to Gran Canaria
934 NM.
2024 August. 1 week: Skipper, Charter.
S/Y Vaiana - Lagoon 450 Fly. (13.63m).
Family charter in the Saronic Gulf, Greece.
97 NM.
2024 15 May - 25 July Skipper, Private Vessel.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51. (15.95m)
Installed solar panels, solved common electrical problems, windlass service, troubleshoot disassemble and decalcified generator heat exchanger, general upkeep of vessel.
Mersin, Turkey to Cyclades, Greece.
720 NM.
2024 April - May. 1 month: Skipper, Delivery. Short handed (2 crew total).
S/Y Sail Aries. Lagoon 40. (11.74m).
Les Sables d’Olonne, France to Marmaris, Turkey.
2767 NM.
2023 November - February. 3 months. Skipper. Cruising with owner and family.
S/Y Umiko, Lagoon 620 (18.9 m).
As a second hand vessel with new to boats owners, Umiko was very challenging. Prior to our charter I spent 1.5 months fixing her after doing a survey. Engines, generator and outboard maintenance, depth sounder install, redoing silicone seals, teak work, derusting, dealing with contractors, replacing some running rigging, mast check,
wind instrument and depth sounder replacement and more… During our cruise we faced several setbacks as generator malfunctions and engine problems as they were rusted, all of which were dealt with. Owners ongoing training.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - Turcs and Caicos - Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
702 NM.
2023 August. 6 days. Skipper, Delivery, owner assisted.
S/Y Burnica. Beneteau Évasion 28 (8.4 m).
Duvrovnik, Kefalonia, Corinth Canal, Athens.
451 NM.
2023 June - July. Skipper, Charter.
S/Y Bethoven. Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 (13.3m).
Sporadic Islands, Sintonia, Diaporos, Thasos, Kavala.
530 NM.
2023 April - May. Skipper, Delivery.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51 (15.95m).
Shipping handling for S/Y Kara's. Preparing the vessel, loading and unloading from mother ship, dealing with agents/shipping company, organizing crew/flights. Delivery to final destination. Decomissioning.
Palma, Mallorca to Mersin, Turkey.
1644 NM.
2023 January - March. Skipper, Private Vessel.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51. (15.45m).
Cruise around Guadeloupe and islands, Dominica, Montserrat, Martinique and Antigua.
1870 NM.
2022 November. Skipper, Delivery Solo.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51. (15.45m).
Grenada to Guadaloupe.
284 NM.
2022 October. Skipper, Delivery owner assisted.
S/Y Arginon. Southerly 100 (10.29m).
Leros (Greece), Yalikavak Marina (Turkey), Kas Marina, Madenli Marina.
510 NM.
2022 September. Skipper, Private Vessel.
S/Y Ondine. Moody 375 (11.3m).
Sail training. Introduction to cruising and passage planning with the aim that owners become confident and independent. Advice to prepare the vessel to a better standard. Barcelona (Spain), Isola di Pietro (Sardegna), Messina Strait to Rocella Ionica (Sicily).
770 NM.
2022 June - July. Skipper, Private Vessel.
Sail Catamaran Kadima, Astrea 42 (12.5m).
Handling the reception of the new vessel, performing sea trials, follow up with subcontractors. Introduction and basic sail training. La Rochelle, Camariñas, Porto, Oeiras, Cadiz, Barbate, Tanger (Marocco), Mallorca, Carloforte (Sardinia), Milazzo (Sicily), Messina Strait, Corinth Canal to Athens.
2715 NM.
2022 May. Skipper, Private Vessel.
Sail Catamaran Stardust. Lagoon 46 (13.99m).
Antibes (France), Corsica, Sardinia and Sorrento (Italy).
410 NM.
2022 March. Skipper, Charter.
Sail Catamaran Thoi. Fontain Pajot Lavezzi 40 (11.92m).
Rhodes (Greece).
50 NM.
2022 January - March. Skipper, Private Vessel.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51 (15.45m).
Martinique, Guadalupe, SVG and Grenada.
805 NM.
2021 November. First Mate, Delivery.
S/Y Kara’s. Beneteau Sense 51 (15.45m).
Cartagena (Spain) to Lanzarote (Canary Islands).
934 NM.
2021 September. Skipper, Delivery.
S/Y Polar Bear II. Nauticat 33 (10m).
Hornblower Yacht Deliveries. La Rochelle (France) to Whitehaven (UK).
674 NM.
2021 August. Skipper, Delivery.
S/Y Gypsy Queen. Sea Cracker 33 (10m).
Blyth (UK) to Calais (France).
370 NM.
2021 June - August. Skipper, Commercial Charter.
S/Y Leonidas. Bavaria 50 Cruiser (15.15m).
Viajes Giramundo. Aegean Sea (Saronic Golf, Sporades and Cyclades Islands).
2740 NM.
2020 June. Skipper, Private Charter.
S/Y Sharpei. Jeanneau Voyage (11.20m).
Iles de Hyeres (France).
40 NM.
2020 March. First Mate, Delivery.
Sail Catamaran Happy. Lipari 41 (12.40m). Dream Yacht Charter.
Split (Croatia) to Port Napoleon (France).
1121 NM.
2019 June. Skipper, Delivery.
SY Esperanto. Custom made Metalur Wisstock (10.55m).
Oeiras (Portugal) to Weymouth (UK) stopping in the Channel Islands for cruising.
1040 NM.
2019 June. First Mate, Delivery.
SY Twomorrow. Sun Odyssey 41 DS (12.40m).
Professional Yacht Deliveries (PYD) Tenerife (Spain) to Brighton (UK).
2160 NM.
2019 June. First Mate, Delivery.
SY Ivolga. Sun Odyssey 34 (10.50m).
Charter, Dalmatian Coast and Islands (Croatia).
70 NM.
2018 October - March. Skipper/First Mate, Delivery.
Sail Catamaran Lagoon 450 34 (10.50m).
Delivery from Martinique to Saint Barthelemy plus daily charters in St
Barthelemy Island.
650 NM.