About Kaitiaki Yacht Services
kaitiaki
(noun) trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward.
We at Kaitiaki Yacht Services take to heart this concept which is at the heart of Te Ao Māori (of New Zealand).
Kaitiaki Yacht Services prides itself in providing services which respect the investment at all costs. Whether it be through conservative sailing while on delivery or managing suppliers and contractors during refit, an oversight at any stage can lead to additional costs in the future.
(noun) trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward.
We at Kaitiaki Yacht Services take to heart this concept which is at the heart of Te Ao Māori (of New Zealand).
Kaitiaki Yacht Services prides itself in providing services which respect the investment at all costs. Whether it be through conservative sailing while on delivery or managing suppliers and contractors during refit, an oversight at any stage can lead to additional costs in the future.
Captain Inki filling in for the wind on a 75-year old schooner within Boothbay Harbour, Maine.
Our Captains
|
Capt. Jeffrey "Inki" Fitting
USCG 100-ton w/ Auxillary Sailing & Assistance Towing Endorsements MNZ SRL w/ 24m & Passenger Endorsements PADI Divemaster 30,000+ Blue Water Miles |
52' Catamaran & 46' Catamarans | 2024 – Present | Skipper
Kaiteretere (NZ) responsible for operating day public and private charters with up to 49-passengers per day, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance and beach landings.
44' Catamaran & 28' Runabout | 2024 | Marine Operations Manager
Commercial charter crew in Homer (AK) responsible for managing marine programme, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 1-million USD in assets.
46’ Catamaran | 2022 – 2023 | Captain
Commercial charter crew in USVI's (VI) responsible for operating 8-day (7-night) and day charters, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 1-million USD in assets.
52' Catamaran | 2022 | Captain
Delivery crew in between Norfolk (VA) and George Town (BA) responsible for overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 2-million USD in assets.
48' Schooner | 2022 | Captain
Commercial charter crew in Boothbay Harbor (ME), responsible for managing refit and four 2-hour trips with up to 14-passengers per day; overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, systems and engine maintenance.
40' Catamaran | 2019 | First Mate
Delivery crew between Noumea (NC) and Opua (NZ), responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
47' Catamaran | 2018 | Captain
Temporary crew in Neifu (TA) and delivery crew between Vuda Point (FJ) and Whangarei (NZ) responsible for overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
44' Sloop | 2016 – 2017, 2018, & 2019 | Captain
Permanent crew in Vuda Point (FJ) responsible for cyclone season preparations, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
55' Sloop | 2018 | First Mate
Permanent crew between Opua (NZ) and Neifu (TA) responsible for managing refit, systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
112' Sloop | 2015 | Day Worker
Long-term day worker responsible for exterior detailing, engine-room and bilge clean, hull grinding, priming and painting, generator servicing in Antigua (WI); Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated machines, rust acids, two-part teak brightening, hull-cleaner, and AWL Care.
72' Sloop | 2015 | Deckhand
Delivery crew between Newport (RI) and St. Martin (LA) responsible for solo watches, course changes, sail trimming, and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
80' Catamaran | 2015 | First Mate
Delivery crew between Annapolis (MD) and Norfolk (VA) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation, sail trimming and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
95' Sloop & 72' Sloop | 2015 | Day Worker
Short-term day worker responsible for exterior detailing in Newport (RI); Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
42' Sloop | 2011 & 2013 | First & Second Mate
Delivery crew for The Moorings NZ between Neifu (TA) and Opua (NZ) responsible for solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
44' Sloop | 2011 | First Mate
Permanent crew between Tauranga (NZ) and Apia (WS) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
Yacht Valet | 2010 | Day Worker
Long-term day worker responsible for exterior and interior detailing of yachts in Auckland (NZ). Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
55' Sloop | 2009 - 2010 | Race Crew
Foredeck crew during Wellington sailing season and for Christchurch Regatta; Delivery crew between Christchurch (NZ) and Wellington (NZ) responsible for holding support watches.
44' Sloop | 2008 | Deckhand
Permanent crew between Tahiti (FP) and Opua (NZ) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
36' Sloop | 2008 | Deckhand
Permanent crew between Puerto Vallarta (MX) and Tahiti (FP) responsible for solo watches and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
Kaiteretere (NZ) responsible for operating day public and private charters with up to 49-passengers per day, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance and beach landings.
44' Catamaran & 28' Runabout | 2024 | Marine Operations Manager
Commercial charter crew in Homer (AK) responsible for managing marine programme, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 1-million USD in assets.
46’ Catamaran | 2022 – 2023 | Captain
Commercial charter crew in USVI's (VI) responsible for operating 8-day (7-night) and day charters, overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 1-million USD in assets.
52' Catamaran | 2022 | Captain
Delivery crew in between Norfolk (VA) and George Town (BA) responsible for overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Managed 2-million USD in assets.
48' Schooner | 2022 | Captain
Commercial charter crew in Boothbay Harbor (ME), responsible for managing refit and four 2-hour trips with up to 14-passengers per day; overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, systems and engine maintenance.
40' Catamaran | 2019 | First Mate
Delivery crew between Noumea (NC) and Opua (NZ), responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
47' Catamaran | 2018 | Captain
Temporary crew in Neifu (TA) and delivery crew between Vuda Point (FJ) and Whangarei (NZ) responsible for overseeing vessel and mentoring crew, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, passage planning, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
44' Sloop | 2016 – 2017, 2018, & 2019 | Captain
Permanent crew in Vuda Point (FJ) responsible for cyclone season preparations, systems and engine maintenance, heavy weather operation, anchoring and docking, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
55' Sloop | 2018 | First Mate
Permanent crew between Opua (NZ) and Neifu (TA) responsible for managing refit, systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
112' Sloop | 2015 | Day Worker
Long-term day worker responsible for exterior detailing, engine-room and bilge clean, hull grinding, priming and painting, generator servicing in Antigua (WI); Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated machines, rust acids, two-part teak brightening, hull-cleaner, and AWL Care.
72' Sloop | 2015 | Deckhand
Delivery crew between Newport (RI) and St. Martin (LA) responsible for solo watches, course changes, sail trimming, and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
80' Catamaran | 2015 | First Mate
Delivery crew between Annapolis (MD) and Norfolk (VA) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation, sail trimming and rotational crew cooking and cleaning. Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
95' Sloop & 72' Sloop | 2015 | Day Worker
Short-term day worker responsible for exterior detailing in Newport (RI); Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
42' Sloop | 2011 & 2013 | First & Second Mate
Delivery crew for The Moorings NZ between Neifu (TA) and Opua (NZ) responsible for solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
44' Sloop | 2011 | First Mate
Permanent crew between Tauranga (NZ) and Apia (WS) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
Yacht Valet | 2010 | Day Worker
Long-term day worker responsible for exterior and interior detailing of yachts in Auckland (NZ). Utilised cutting and polishing compounds, various associated tools, stain cutting acids, teak brightening processes, and AWL care.
55' Sloop | 2009 - 2010 | Race Crew
Foredeck crew during Wellington sailing season and for Christchurch Regatta; Delivery crew between Christchurch (NZ) and Wellington (NZ) responsible for holding support watches.
44' Sloop | 2008 | Deckhand
Permanent crew between Tahiti (FP) and Opua (NZ) responsible for systems and engine maintenance, solo watches, navigation rotational crew cooking and cleaning.
36' Sloop | 2008 | Deckhand
Permanent crew between Puerto Vallarta (MX) and Tahiti (FP) responsible for solo watches and rotational crew cooking and cleaning.