AJM Yacht Captain Services, LLC
Hire an Experienced Captain for Your Boat or Yacht
Freelance captain services, relief coverage, yacht delivery, and hands-on owner assistance with Captain Adam Marks.
Get to know the captain you’ll be working with. Talk directly with Adam about your boat, your plans, and where you’d like a helping hand.
Based in Newport, Rhode Island • Power vessels & auxiliary sail
Captain Adam Marks
Your point of contact, from the first conversation to the plans for your vessel.
Support for your vessel
The right captain for the assignment
Freelance & Relief Captain
Arrange temporary captain support or relief coverage for a private boat or yacht. Discuss your vessel, dates, and operating plans directly with Adam.
Yacht Delivery & Relocation
Move your vessel between ports with an experienced delivery captain. Routing, timing, vessel readiness, weather, and the scope of the assignment are reviewed in advance.
Owner Assistance & Instruction
Build confidence aboard your own boat with practical help in docking, boat handling, navigation, and vessel systems.
Get to know Adam
A lifetime on the water, rooted in Rhode Island
Adam grew up in Rhode Island and began sailing New England waters at just three years old. While attending the University of Rhode Island, he spent summers cruising Cape Cod and the islands aboard his family’s boats.
That lifelong connection to the water grew into a professional career. Licensed by the USCG since 1993, Adam brings experience in private yacht operations, coastal and offshore deliveries, and helping owners feel more confident aboard their own boats.
Whether you need relief coverage, a delivery captain, or help getting comfortable at the helm, your first step is a conversation with Adam about what you need.
Discuss your assignment directly
- Your boat or yacht type, length, and systems
- Departure port, destination, and preferred dates
- Relief coverage, delivery, or owner assistance
- Day rate, travel, and assignment requirements
Each engagement is agreed individually after reviewing the vessel and the work required.
Experience aboard
Some of the power yachts Adam has worked on
A closer look at vessels from Adam’s captain assignments and delivery experience.
Princess Y78
Private yacht operations & delivery experience
27-meter Azimut
From Adam’s recent deliveries
Princess S72
Listed among Adam’s yachts captained
Pershing 7X
Listed among Adam’s yachts captained
Based in Newport. Available for assignments farther afield.
Contact Adam for captain support in Rhode Island and New England, including Narragansett Bay, Block Island, the Hamptons, and the islands.
East Coast deliveries and seasonal assignments in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean are considered by arrangement.
How it works
- Share your plans. Tell us about your vessel, location, dates, and the support you need.
- Review the assignment. Adam discusses availability, vessel requirements, route, and scope with you.
- Confirm the details. Agree on the schedule, rate, travel, and terms before the assignment.
Request Captain Availability
Tell us about your vessel and plans. Adam will follow up to discuss the assignment and availability.
Prefer to talk? Call 385-302-8046.
Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a booking. Availability, scope, and rates are agreed directly with Captain Adam.
Captain Services FAQs
Can I hire a captain for my own boat?
Yes. These services provide captain support aboard your own boat or yacht. Share the vessel type, size, location, and planned use so Adam can assess the assignment.
Do you provide relief captain coverage?
Yes. Freelance and relief assignments are considered based on availability, vessel requirements, and the length and scope of the engagement.
Can you deliver my yacht to another port?
Yes. Contact Adam with your departure port, destination, vessel details, and preferred timing. Delivery planning depends on vessel readiness, route, weather, and scheduling.
What does hiring a captain cost?
Rates are quoted for the assignment. Vessel requirements, duration, location, travel, and the work involved are discussed before you commit.
Can you help me learn to handle my boat?
Yes. Owner assistance can include docking, boat handling, navigation, and familiarization with your vessel’s systems.
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