Aquamarine Yacht Delivery Service

“I have had the pleasure of sailing with Rupert as the captain of my Beneteau Oceanis 60, Caduceus , on numerous occasions over the past three years. With over 20 years of experience in the Royal Navy, Rupert brings a remarkable level of professionalism, discipline, and maritime expertise to his role. His extensive knowledge of weather forecasting is particularly valuable, both in the planning stages and throughout the voyage, as conditions evolve. Above all, Rupert prioritizes safety at every step, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience on the water. I highly recommend Rupert for any sailing endeavor—his skill, experience, and dedication make him an exceptional asset on any voyage.”

"St. Barts Yacht Deliveries has had the pleasure of working with Rupert Forester-Bennett for the past six years.
In those six years he has proven himself to be a professional, highly-skilled and dedicated delivery Skipper.
Rupert is meticulously organized and his knowledge and experience are exceptional. He is able to quickly identify and make critical repairs underway, whether mechanical, electrical or technical.
His background as a Navy Officer gives Rupert the capacity to treat each delivery and survey as a project manager - assembling and briefing his team, gathering all pertinent information in advance, preparing for each contingency, executing the delivery with precision and reporting all relevant findings clearly and in detail.
Not only does Rupert have excellent sailing ability, he also has thorough knowledge of mechanical systems, comprehensive weather knowledge and strong navigational skills.
We highly recommend Rupert and our clients do as well."

"I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Rupert Forester-Bennett, who served as the captain of our newly purchased 2018 Bali 43-foot catamaran for our first voyage in the boat from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Annapolis in June 2023...Rupert's expertise and professionalism were apparent from our first contact with him....As a retired career Royal Navy Officer, his knowledge of sailing and his capability to manage a vessel of our catamaran’s size was exceptional. Rupert demonstrated exemplary skill in navigation, weather forecasting, and vessel management. He took the time to educate us on various aspects of sailing, ensuring that we felt more comfortable and competent by the journey’s end."
 

"I have just left the company of Capt. Forester- Bennett on a 4-day passage from Charleston, SC to Marsh Harbour Bahamas. He is very professional, well planned, and pays attention to the crews needs and safety. I really enjoyed that as it was my first overnight passage in the ocean. He comes to the job with all the necessary equipment to make a safe passage. He also made a list of items on the boat that needed attention as we are continuing in the Bahamas. His experience and knowledge of the sea really made me feel very comfortable as we made the passage."