Good Jibes #124: Arnstein Mustad on Yacht Deliveries and the Lessons Learned

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by Arnstein Mustad to chat about lessons learned from over 250,000 nautical miles of yacht deliveries. Arnstein has been one of the busiest professional yacht delivery captains in the US since establishing Mustad Marine in 2002.

Hear the behind-the-scenes of yacht deliveries, how to adjust to new boats, how sailing humbles you, the most helpful tools and technologies on the water, and Arnstein’s ideas to improve the future for delivery skippers.

This episode covers everything from deliveries to maple syrup. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• Where do Arnstein’s deliveries take place?
• How did he get into boat deliveries?
• What questions should you ask a delivery skipper?
• How do you find a crew for a delivery?
• What’s the most common boat problem?
• When’s the best time of year to do the Baja Bash?
• What advice does Arnstein have for those considering a career in the maritime industry?
• Short Tacks: Where hasn’t he sailed but wants to?

Learn more at MustadMarine.com and @MustadMarine on YouTube and Facebook.

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