Pilot Boat Charters

Pilot Boat Requirements

Swimmers are responsible for hiring their own escort boats and pilots. Please keep in mind:

You must have your swim date and boat charter confirmed before submitting your swim application package, which must be received at least 60 days prior to your swim date.
The swimmer and the pilot boat agreement is separate from the application to sanction a swim. MBSA is NOT directly involved in the agreement between a swimmer and pilot boat charter.
When selecting a boat, take into consideration where on the boat and how food will be prepared (for both swimmer and crew).
If you have any questions regarding pilot boat charters, please contact MBSA.

Boats must have sufficient capacity to accommodate the swimmer, swimmer's crew and paddlers, and observer(s). Any sanctioned swim that may exceed 12 hours, must include space for two MBSA Observers.
For any sanctioned swim exceeding 3 hours, a working head (toilet) is required.

Pilot Boat Charters

These are just a few recommendations. You can use any qualified boat and captains that meet the requirements listed above.

Silver Prince Charters Monterey, CA.
Silver Prince is a dive boat and ideal for escorting swims, including relays.

Nomad Sailing Charters
Call Captain Brian Thom to arrange a charter. The Nomad is a good choice for solos and smaller crews (6 passenger max, including swimmer).

Chartle Charters
Captain Joe Stoops has fished the coastal waters of the Monterey Bay since 1968. Operating the TAYLOR GENE a Beautiful 34' Hatteras Sportfisher. Call Joe at (831) 336-2244.