San
Diego Captains is your complete service in San Diego if you are interested
in the delivery of a boat, either power or sail.
We can move your boat between marinas in San Diego or move your boat to another continent. For more information just give us a call.
With a lifetime of experience in yacht delivery you may be sure we will get your yacht there quickly and safely.
If you are new to boating or new to your existing boat we can help you learn how to better operate it. This applies whether you have a 23 foot Catalina to a multi-million dollar sailing or power yacht.
Local Clients
We have extensive knowledge of the US and Mexican West Coast and Hawaiian Islands, West Coast Canada, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, Guatemala, Panama, Alaska, Atlantic Ocean, Colombia, Caribbean Islands, Azores Islands and the Mediterranean Sea, East Coast USA, inter coastal waterway, South Pacific Islands , East Coast Australia
Nikolay and Assen Alexandrov are two of the most knowledgeable people we have ever known in the marine industry. We can’t recommend them highly enough.
They are clean, respectful, highly intelligent and a joy to spend time with, on or off the water. They are true professionals. They are also family men, in the highest sense of the word. They are honest, hard working and as solid as they come. Their military backgrounds have served them well.
The Alexandrov's are interesting beyond words, full of wonderful stories of their experiences. Sailing with them is an education in itself. They don’t just captain, they also teach invaluable lessons about the sea and boating, lessons you can only learn from experience.
The brothers have been on the water in just about every kind of boat for literally their entire lives. They have traveled the world, delivering yachts safely and efficiently. They understand the many different laws and regulations of moving boats from one point to another, which is invaluable when entering foreign waters.
Boats always arrive in better operating and cosmetic shape than when they left, regardless of the conditions experienced along the way. No stormy seas have ever bested these two guys. They always get the job done, regardless of the barriers to completion they may encounter. And when there is down time, they get to work repairing things that need attention.
We have sailed many times with them and have watched in amazement as they have repaired, while underway, all those things that can go wrong with a boat while on the water. They have also helped us to fix problems on our boat that many “experts” could not, offering simple solutions to complex problems.
They can fix anything and if the right part is not available, they will make modifications to keep things working until the part arrives. We are constantly amazed at their breadth of knowledge and their ability to remain calm and be creative under the kind of pressure only the sea can deliver.
The Alexandrov brothers have a vast understanding of all boat systems and it is a knowledge that comes from more than 100,000 miles of sea travel in all weather conditions. Frankly, we find these brothers to be truly amazing and masters at their craft, always at the top of their profession.
In our opinion, no better captains sail the world’s oceans than these two young men. These guys “deliver” in every sense of the word. We consider them family and are proud to know them.
We trust our boat (and the lives of those who sail with us) to Nikolay and Assen. You should too.
Dr. Tim & Jennifer Wilson
Beneteau 57 “Lea”======
I wanted to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the way San Diego Captains handled the delivery of our vessel from San Diego to Northern Canada.
We know that the meticulous attention to detail you brought to this endeavor and your obvious mechanical knowledge contributed greatly to a successful delivery. I particularly appreciate the time you spent in
familiarizing us with the boat's systems and operation upon delivery.I would not hesitate to strongly and unreservedly recommend San Diego Captains to anyone needing a yacht delivered anywhere in the world. Please feel free to give my contact information to anyone one wanting to confirm this reference.
Again, thank you and the best of luck.
Mike Scott
Carver 45'
Sept/2012==
Just a short note to say many thanks for all of your help in getting La Rochelle ready for the upcoming circumnavigation. In addition sailing together with you both on our 6000 mile plus “shakedown cruises” was exceptional both in your obvious competence, patience and devotion to caring for the vessel. The social times were a definite plus to those voyages!
I look forward to many years of sailing together and exploring new oceans. Please do not hesitate to use our family as a reference, at any time. God Bless you and your families.
Sincerely,
Trevor Smith
SV La Rochelle / Island Packet 485 /=========
I have had the pleasure of meeting Assen and Nikolay in 2010. I was looking for a captain to accompany me on my journey from San Diego to Newport, Rhode Island. After our very first interview, I knew that Assen and Nickolay were extremely competent and professional. I very much enjoyed how they approached every aspect of our plan. Due to their vast experience and knowledge, they put my mind at ease. As of this writing we have enjoyed over 8 thousand miles of cruising together. They are respectful, and fun to be with, and they will skipper my new motor yacht in 2014 when we take her to Europe. I highly recommend them for any of your boating needs.
Richard and Mary Musco
MY Bianca=========
The purpose of this Letter of Recommendation is to recommend, in the strongest of terms, both Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov to anyone wishing to utilize their services. During the twenty seven years I have been a yacht broker, new boat dealer and charter company owner, I have hired many delivery captains to operate skippered charters, teach clients to operate their yachts safely and efficiently, and deliver yachts locally or long distance, worldwide.
Delivery captains usually are capable of many tasks but rarely have a fully-rounded and complete set of skills. Most perform in an adequate fashion but frequently there are weak points. Nikolay and Assen have no such weakness! They are highly skilled seamen, capable of handling any emergency, navigating expertly in all sea conditions, making repairs as needed, operating both sail and power of all sizes and types of yachts, and importantly, exhibiting people skills to satisfy all involved.
Captains Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are honest, hard-working and competent. I have utilized their services often and I recommend them unconditionally. They returned my 62' sailing yacht from Hawaii to San Diego and she arrived safely, on time and in better condition than when she departed, including several improvements to her systems.
Waine C. Jones
Selene California
Waine C. Jones, Yacht & Ship Broker
08.01.2012=====================
Captain Nikolay Alexandrov and Captain Assen Alexandrov at the two captains that I would recommend to any boat owner at anytime for delivery of their yacht to any destination in the world. They are the first call that I make as owner of the Beneteau dealership in San Diego when I need to get my boats moved or when I have a customer looking for a long distance delivery. With Nikolay and Assen, my boats and my customers boats are in the best hands and always show up at their destination cleaner than when they left. If you would like to speak to me about these two captains, please feel free to call or email me. I could not give higher praise. These guys are THE BEST.
Barrett Canfield
President
South Coast Yachts
San Diego's Beneteau Dealer
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I have been working with Nikolay and Assen Alexandrov for over 12 years now. I first met Nikolay while I was managing a busy sailing school here in San Diego. He came to work for us as an ASA Sailing Instructor and quickly became our top instructor. The testimonials spoke for themselves as clients raved about his level of professionalism, skill and experience. Nikolay had patience, knowledge and a fabulous work ethic.
A few years later I had the pleasure of working with Assen. Assen was busy doing deliveries and my husband started joining him as crew when he could. Steve, my husband, never wanted to be paid for crewing on the deliveries; he believed that the education he received while being on the water with Assen was payment enough.I have hired over 100 captains in my days and these brothers are the ONLY two that I feel 100% confidant that the boat will be safely transported if not delivered in better condition. They are particular with the proper care and maintenance responsibilities of all vessels from stem to stern.
The brothers have worked with the most demanding customers and they have never let me down. I would highly recommend Nikolay or Assen Alexandrov for any boating need. They are the highest quality contractor in San Diego and they represent the best in consistent dependability
Leanne & Steve McNally
San Diego Yacht Services
(619) 972-5153
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Assen and Nikolay have been captaining our boats for years. They bring a friendly attitude and a lifetime of experience making them the most qualified captains in San Diego! Want to have your vessel delivered 1000’s of miles and arrive in better condition than it departed? Then these professionals are your only choice.
Peter Falonk
Explorer Marine Services, Inc.
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As a new and used boat dealer and lifelong sailor I have great respect for professionalism on the water. I appreciate even more getting reliable service, an all to rare event, on the waterfront. It is with that in mind that I highly recommend Captain Nikolay Alexandrov and his brother Captain Assen Alexandrov. Whenever I have employed them to deliver a yacht the boat arrives on time and in better condition than when they took possession. It gives me great peace of mind to know that my boat is in the hands of such professional caring individuals.
I highly recommend both of these gentlemen for yacht delivery and/or instruction in boat handling, maintenance etc.
Rich Kling
Bower & Kling Yachts
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It has been my pleasure to know Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov for over ten years and I have found them to be the best and most knowledgeable Captains I have ever met.
In addition to being excellent seamen and sailors, they are both experts with marine and yacht components and systems including standing and running rigging, gas and diesel engines, electrical, instrumentation and plumbing. They are experts at trouble shooting and repairing anything that can break or go wrong on a boat. They are excellent navigators with literally thousands of hours of yacht delivery time.
These two gentlemen are absolutely trustworthy and I highly recommend them without hesitation. There are simply no better delivery Captains available at any price.
Jon Riksford
Owner, Shelter Island Sailing
U.S.C.G. Licensed Master