Welcome to Brand Ocean Sailing
Brand Ocean Sailing is a husband and wife management team for high performance yachts. From cruising with our own yacht to running charters, working aboard super yachts, private vessels, and racing yachts, we bring a wealth of hands-on experience. Based between the Mediterranean and South Africa, our journey has taken us on numerous ocean crossings to the Pacific, Caribbean, USA, Central & South America, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean and beyond.
Services
New Build Project Management & Outfitting
As owner representative we streamline the build process with the yard and set your vessel up, tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
Race Shore Support & Logistics
As part of the Malizia refit team for the Vendee Globe 2020 and shore support for the Ocean Race 2022-23 stopover in Cape Town, we can assist with all your technical and logistical needs ashore.
Refits, Winterisation & Season Prep
We oversee and manage all aspects of basic to full vessel refits, winterisation, maintenance & repairs, shipyard services and pre-season preparation.
Offshore & Cruising Preparation
Experience with both our own and professional cruising across the world, we can make sure you and your vessel are prepared for any adventure, local or international.
"Captain Rufus and his wife Kate are amongst the best and nicest crew I have met in my many years in the yachting business. They have a hands on mentality with a can-do attitude. They commissioned a brand new Leopard 58 in no time. I wish there was more crew like them around."
Peter Wiersma - Founding Partner at Hammer Yachts & Brokerage - Florida, USA - 2016