Yacht Services

Capt. Rob Chichester

Capt. Rob Chichester is available for yacht and commercial vessel reloactions along the East Coast and especially the waters between New York Harbor and all points along the Chesapeake Bay.  Having sailed there for nearly 40 years, Capt. Rob is particularly knowledgeable of the approaches, waters, and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay.  In fact, he keeps his own boat there!  Capt. Rob has command experience on vessels up to 500 tons. He is licensed for both motor and sailing vessels. Capt. Rob treats your boat like it is YOUR boat.  He uses skilled, first-rate crew...people he knows personally who have sailed with him previously.

Prior to accepting the job of moving your vessel, you and Capt. Rob will agree to all of the relevant terms which will be detailed in a signed contract.  A contract template is available by clicking here.  This is ONLY a template. The details will need to inserted in the respective places.  This document is provided to form the basis of negotiations on matters of crew, route, and other factors.

Do you need your vessel relocated? Call Capt. Rob directly at +1.908.672.3609. or send Capt. Rob an email with the details and requirements of moving your vessel.

Chesapeake Flotillas also offers individualized training and consulting for your specific needs.  We can be available to assist you in conducting a charter boat check-out, preparing a customized set of check-lists for your private vessel, or one-on-one instruction on your boat or charter to help you sharpen your skills.  Capt. Rob was ASA certified to teach Basic Keelboat Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, and Basic Bareboat Chartering.

We are also available for a variety of training opportunities including personally customized courses for couples and boat partners. Visit our Training page for details on available courses. Alternatively you can Call Capt. Rob directly at +1.908.672.3609. or send Capt. Rob an email about other services with details of what you think you need.