About the California Captain
Tracy Reigelman
USCG Master 100 Ton | California Yacht Broker | Lic. #S-0001-3911-0003
California Captain LLC
- Email: tracy@cruisingyachts.net
- Service area San Francisco Bay, the Delta, and the Central California Coast
Credentials
- USCG 100-Ton Master, with sail and towing endorsements
- Licensed California Yacht Broker
- Member, California Yacht Broker Association
- American Sailing Association (ASA) Certified Instructor
- ABYC Certified Systems Consultant
- Member, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Specialties
- Yacht brokerage: buyer and seller representation for sail and power vessels
- Vessel management: monthly coordination and inspections, washes, bottom-cleaning, and owner reports
- Captain services: deliveries, sea trials, owner-aboard skippering, and towing
- Sailing instruction: training and one-on-one coaching on your own boat
- Marine systems consulting: electronics, monitoring, and systems integration
My Approach
01
Prepare
Every boat gets a full condition review, a clear list of what needs doing before listing or launch, and introductions to trusted local trades.
02
Present
Sellers get professional photos, video, and marketing that show the boat at its best. Buyers get honest guidance on what they’re looking at.
03
Protect
Regular inspections and written reports keep owners up to date on the boat’s condition, its listing status, and anything that needs attention, whether they’re on the dock or 500 miles away.
Client Testimonials
★★★★★
“Tracy was incredibly helpful, and showed us around a boat we were interested in… Great guy, great experience.”
42’ Sailboat, BE
★★★★★
“The whole process was very smooth and he was very helpful…”
40’ Motor Yacht, MM
★★★★★
“Tracy is great… he answered all our questions and took time to show us numerous boats… when it comes time to get a larger boat, he is who we will list our boat with and start our search for a replacement.”
42’ Sailboat, DR
Certifications & Experience:
- US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master with Sailing & Towing Endorsement
- ASA Sailing Sailing Instructor, through Bareboat Cruising
- US Sailing Certification, through Coastal Passage Making
- California Department of Boating and Waterways Licensed Yacht Sales Agent
- California Department of Boating and Waterways Safe Boating
- Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED (former California Emergency Medical Technician)
- FCC Amateur Radio License
- RADAR Endorsement & Radio-Telephone Operator (in progress)
- Small Boats, Keel Boats, Catamarans and Power Boats
- Rain, Fog & Wind Exceeding 30 Knots
- Extreme Tides & Currents
- California Offshore Deliveries
- International Yacht Charters
- Multi-Day Charters – Provisioning Route & Weather & Navigation Planning
- Multi-Day Offshore Vessel Deliveries
- San Francisco Bay Charters
Current Listings
1989 Tayana Vancouver 42
Sailboat · 42.75 ft · Ventura, CA
An expedition-ready bluewater cruiser with berths for eight below deck and room for two more in the cockpit. View listing →
2024 Bavaria SR41
Powerboat · 43′ 4″ LOA · San Diego, CA
This model combines Bavaria’s sporty S-line with its SR-line. It has twin Volvo Penta D6-380 diesels, a convertible cockpit sunbed, and a large swim platform. View listing →
2024 Bavaria C50
Sailboat · 50′ 7″ LOA · Marina del Rey, CA
A stable, easy-to-handle cruiser with well-balanced sail controls and a practical layout for long, comfortable passages. View listing →
Recent Transactions
Sales, deliveries, consulting, and charter work along the California coast and abroad.
| Vessel | Location | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau 41 | Monterey, CA | Represented buyer & seller; delivery & consulting services |
| Island Packet 38 | Channel Islands, CA | Delivery from San Francisco |
| Jeanneau 42 | Sausalito, CA | Delivery & consulting services |
| Catalina 425 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer |
| Catalina 387 | Ventura, CA | Delivery from San Francisco |
| Catalina 42 | Long Beach, CA | Represented buyer |
| Hatteras 53 | Emeryville, CA | Represented buyer & seller |
| Kha Shing 53 | Emeryville, CA | Represented buyer & seller; delivery & consulting services |
| Silverton 40 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer |
| Catalina 320 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer & seller; delivery & consulting services |
| Ocean Alexander 70 | Alameda, CA | Delivery to San Francisco |
| Passport 42 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer & seller |
| Tartan 101 | Long Beach, CA | Delivery to San Francisco |
| Tayana 42 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer & seller; delivery & consulting services |
| Tayana 42 | Long Beach, CA | Represented buyer |
| Island Packet 42 | Long Beach, CA | Represented buyer & seller |
| Catalina 385 | Alameda, CA | Represented seller |
| Catalina 36 | Alameda, CA | Represented buyer & seller |
| Lagoon 42 | Papeete, Tahiti | Charter captain |
| Bali 42 | Split, Croatia | Charter captain |
Ready to get underway?
Buying, selling, or just want your boat in good hands, let’s talk.
