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When yacht delivery or passage cannot continue safely, we provide immediate skipper or crew support.
An experienced captain – and if required, technical specialists – can be deployed often within 24–48 hours, depending on location.

SOS Skipper is designed for situations where a yacht cannot continue safely with the current skipper or crew.
Owners contact us when immediate, professional support is required to stabilise the situation and regain control of the passage, when:

• the onboard skipper becomes ill or injured

• a skipper or crew member must return home unexpectedly

• the owner or crew feels unable to manage a difficult route or conditions

• weather exceeds the experience level of the current crew

• technical issues require experienced leadership onboard

In emergency situations, time matters. Our SOS Skipper service is structured for rapid response, with experienced skippers often travelling to the vessel within 24 hours of confirmation.

The priority is not just speed, but assigning the right professional for the situation – whether that means taking command of the vessel, managing a difficult passage, or stabilising a technical or crew-related problem.

1. Emergency Skipper Support

An experienced skipper takes command of the vessel, manages navigation, crew and safety, and decides the safest course of action.

2. Specialist Technical Support

When required, we deploy additional specialists such as:

• bosuns (rigging, sails, deck operations)

• mechanics (engine and propulsion issues)

• electricians (navigation, power and onboard systems)

3. Crisis Management at Sea

From heavy weather to technical failures or crew incapacitation, SOS Skipper provides hands-on problem solving until the situation is stabilised.

• Initial Contact
  You contact us and describe the situation, location and urgency.

• Assessment
  We assess what support is required – skipper only, or additional specialists.

• Deployment
  A suitable skipper or team is prepared and dispatched, often within 24 hours.

• Onboard Support
  Once onboard, the skipper takes control and manages the situation until resolved.

SOS Skipper operates worldwide, supported by an international network of experienced professionals.
Familiarity with local ports, regulations and conditions allows us to act efficiently, even in unfamiliar regions.

• Immediate response in urgent situations

• Experienced professional skippers

• Global availability

• Access to technical specialists when needed

• Clear communication and decision-making under pressure

If your yacht requires immediate skipper or crew support, contact us and describe the situation.
We will advise on the fastest and safest way forward.