Practical, personal yachting support across Australian waters and the Pacific. Just explain your situation.
Tap the photo that sounds closest. You don’t need to know which service you need.
You are financially ready, the adventure is calling, and the list of what to do next is longer than you expected. Franco turns that list into a plan.
150,000+
nautical miles under the keel
Routes are indicative, not tracks.
Tahiti, TongaThe Pacific
Franco helped an owner buy and take over a 46 foot catamaran from Tahiti, then taught him to sail and handle her. The owner liked the result so much he asked Franco to run his charter yacht operation in Tonga as captain and operations manager.
Tonga, New Zealand2019
Franco prepared the yacht and gear in Vava’u, then crewed and skippered the crossing to New Zealand. Things broke on the way, as they do, and were repaired underway through calm leadership and teamwork.
“I find it very important in severe conditions to have a skipper who can remain calm and think clearly for the rest of the crew to function.”
Cape York, Gold Coast2020
A new owner was close to walking away from buying a catamaran. After Franco went through her and sorted out the mess, he decided to buy, refit and then sail. Franco brought her south from the top of Queensland and taught him to be a responsible skipper: trip planning, safety underway, reading the ocean and the sail plan. When Covid forced Franco ashore at the Gold Coast, the owner carried on alone, ready for it.
“Top bloke, smart as, good working knowledge on all systems, great sense of humour, an asset on board any boat.”
TownsvilleDelivery
Fibreglassing, electrical and mechanical repairs, rigging adjustments and navigation, all in one job. Franco worked as shipwright and delivery captain, getting the yacht ready to sail and then sailing her to Townsville.
“…exceptional skills and dedication, particularly in preparing my yacht for sailing and successfully delivering her to Townsville.”
“If it floats, I can sail it. If it doesn’t, I’ll fix it until it floats.”
A nomadic road, a lot of ocean, and in the end Australia became home. The sea has been the work ever since.
He has sailed across almost all seven seas, logged more than 150,000 nautical miles and worked on over a hundred boats. Ten of those years have been professional deliveries, with no damage reported on any of them.
He is hands-on, calm under pressure, and happy to explain what he is doing and why.
Real photos and footage from Franco’s own boats and passages. Tap any of them to see it larger.
Four plain steps from “I have a situation” to “it’s done”.
In your own words, by whichever channel you like.
A real conversation about what you want and what is possible.
A plan that fits your boat, your timing and your confidence.
Delivered with care, and with you kept in the loop.
Every job is different, so there is no price list. Once Franco has heard about the boat, the destination, the timing and what you need, he will talk you through it plainly.
Not at all. Most people do not know. Describe what is going on in your own words and Franco will help you find the right path. Nobody needs to choose a category first.
Yes. Many of the people Franco works with have just bought their first yacht. He teaches in plain language and does not make you feel behind.
Across Australian waters and the Pacific Islands. If your boat is somewhere else, ask anyway.
Always. WhatsApp, a phone call, a text or an email all reach Franco directly. There are no call centres and no automated forms between you and a conversation.
We’ll help you find a solution.
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