Captain Credentials & Qualifications
Experience matters when you place your boat in someone else’s hands. Captain Rob Cinq-Mars combines professional maritime credentials, decades of boating experience and a strong technical background in electrical engineering and marine electronics.
These qualifications support the careful planning, troubleshooting and seamanship required for professional powerboat delivery, sailboat delivery and captain services.
USCG Licensed Master Captain
Rob holds a United States Coast Guard Master license, reflecting the sea service, examinations and professional requirements necessary to operate vessels as a licensed captain.
Electrical Engineering
Rob holds a degree in electrical engineering and is a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the electrical and computer engineering honor society.
For a yacht owner, that background provides an additional level of technical understanding when dealing with electrical systems, charging systems, instrumentation, navigation equipment and other onboard electronics.
Marine Electronics & NMEA 2000 Training
Rob has completed additional training as a Marine Electronics Installer and NMEA 2000 Installer.
Modern yachts rely heavily on integrated electronics. Understanding how those systems communicate and how to approach a problem can be especially valuable during a long-distance delivery.
Safety & Professional Credentials
- USCG Licensed Master
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Marine Electronics Installer training
- NMEA 2000 Installer training
- Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED certified
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- NASBLA Safe Boating certified
- U.S. Veteran
Experience on Sail & Power
Credentials are important, but they are most valuable when backed by real experience. Rob’s boating background includes sailboats ranging from small boats to large schooners as well as powerboats ranging from recreational vessels to large commercial crew and supply boats.
That experience allows Capable Captain to work with a wide range of vessels and routes rather than specializing exclusively in either sail or power.
Why Technical Experience Matters During a Delivery
A yacht delivery can place a vessel hundreds of miles from its normal marina and service providers. Mechanical, electrical and electronic problems do not always occur at convenient times.
The ability to understand a problem, troubleshoot it intelligently and determine the safest course of action can be just as important as navigation and boat handling.
Preparation remains the first line of defense. Before your delivery, review our boat preparation guide and our yacht delivery FAQ.
See Our Experience in Action
Review our recent yacht deliveries to see examples of the sailboats, powerboats, routes and destinations handled by Capable Captain.
If you’re planning a delivery and would like to discuss your vessel and route, we’re happy to review the details.
Experience Beyond the Helm
Captain Rob Cinq-Mars is a USCG Licensed Master with decades of experience on sailboats and powerboats. He holds a degree in electrical engineering and has additional training in marine electronics and NMEA 2000 systems.
That combination of seamanship and technical knowledge provides an important advantage when problems arise hundreds of miles from home.
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Preparation Comes First
One principle guides every Capable Captain delivery: prepare carefully before getting underway.
That means reviewing the vessel, checking critical systems, planning the route, monitoring weather and considering fuel, tides, currents, bridge clearances, locks and suitable stopping points before they become problems.
Owners can help with that process by reviewing our guide to preparing your boat for delivery.
Your Boat Is Our Responsibility
A yacht is a significant investment, and handing it over to a delivery captain requires trust. We approach every delivery with the same priorities: safety, preparation, communication and care for the vessel.
Owners receive updates throughout the trip and can follow longer passages through our yacht delivery tracking.
You can also see the boats, routes and destinations we’ve handled on our recent yacht deliveries page.
Professional Yacht Delivery
Capable Captain provides yacht delivery throughout the East Coast, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, Caribbean, Intracoastal Waterway and inland waterways.
Have a boat that needs to be moved? Tell us about your vessel, current location, destination and timing.