Professional Sailboat & Yacht Delivery Across the Mediterranean

Velastrium β€” Master the seas, guided by the stars.

100–2000 NM passages by qualified skipper & reliable crew.

About Velastrium

Velastrium delivers sailboats and sailing yachts safely and efficiently across the Mediterranean β€” Ligurian Sea, Sardinia, Adriatic, South of France, Spanish islands, Greece, Turkey, and Croatia.

Led by Lead Skipper & Transfer Expert Raffaello (Italian & international qualifications shared before contracting) and coordinated by General Manager Said, our humble, professional crew treats every vessel with the same care as our own.

Meet the Team

Said

Said

General Manager

  • Dedicated sailor in continuous training, with over 2,000 nautical miles navigated in 2025 alone
Raffaello

Raffaello

Lead Skipper & Transfer Expert

  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (UK, commercially endorsed)
  • Master vessels up to 200 GT & OOW up to 500 GT (UK MCA professional)
  • Sailing instructor at a leading nautical school in Milan
  • Decades of experience on sailing yachts in Italian & international waters

Our Services

Deliveries tailored to how you sail β€” from full-service relocations to owner-assist passages, plus practical coaching and pre-season readiness.

Full Delivery

Complete relocation managed by our skipper and crew while you’re away. Clear routing, regular updates, clean handover.

Owner-assist Cruising

You join the passage and gain experience with an expert beside you. Low-pressure, safety-first learning underway.

One-on-One On Your Own Yacht

Seamanship coaching: Berthing, pilotage, heavy-weather practice, watchkeeping and passage planning.

Maintenance Care & Readiness

Pre-season inspection and basic checks: safety gear, engines, bilge, nav lights, documentation β€” so you start ready.

Remote Support (Retainer)

On-call advice for routing, weather windows, troubleshooting and decision support during your season.

How It Works

Six clear steps. Minimal, professional, and easy to follow.

1) Initial Contact

Share yacht, route, and preferred dates.

2) Assessment & Quote

Route, weather, and crew needs analysed.

3) Contract & Deposit

Agreement signed; deposit secures dates.

4) Preparation

Crew logistics & vessel checks completed.

5) Passage

Delivery with regular position updates.

6) Handover

Final checks, report, and balance.

Assisted or Full-Service?

Assisted: owner/rep onboard to learn. Full-Service: we handle the passage while you’re away.

Payments & Transparency

Deposit on booking; balance on completion after clean handover & report.

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Enquiry & Quotation Request

Prefer email? enquiries@velastrium.com