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About Us

Established in Auckland, New Zealand, since 1997, Reid Yacht Services specialises in the Procurement and fast delivery of spare parts, provisioning and maintenance supplies.
Owned and run by experienced crew members, Reid Yacht Services provides all the shore based management services you need to make your time in the Pacific and your arrival into New Zealand easy.

Their aim is for your stay to be trouble-free and enjoyable. With a clear understanding of your requirements, and a network of suppliers at their fingertips, Reid Yacht Services will ensure every detail is taken care of when you dock, and that any necessary refurbishments, repairs or restocking of supplies will be carried out professionally, efficiently, cost-effectively and to a deadline.

Kath Williamson (nee Reid) - Director

Kath’s extensive professional crewing experience, teamed with her expertise in freight forwarding make her the ideal person to source parts and forward them to you in the most efficient & cost effective way.

Kath’s experience includes:

  • Customs brokering with international freight forwarding companies
  • 10 years Professional crewing on both Motor and Sailing Yachts, ranging from 80 to 150 feet, for charter and private use
  • Numerous ocean crossings including: the Pacific, the Atlantic to the Caribbean, and the Indian and Atlantic Oceans via Africa (and thus many stops at new and unfamiliar ports)
  • Extensive experience with the marine industry in New Zealand, and living and working in Auckland, make her well-known to local suppliers and means she can quickly source just about anything you may need

Craig Roe - Director

After spending many years sailing worldwide as Captain on various luxury yachts, Craig has moved ashore and turned his skills & talents to Project Management, Commissioning, and Refit work which includes numerous projects with well known New Zealand shipyards Alloy Yachts & Fitzroy Yachts.

Craig’s years as a Captain have given him an indepth knowledge and understanding of the Luxury Yacht industry. He appreciates the high level of professionalism and trust required when providing services and products on behalf of vessel owners and crew.



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