Company Profile

Decked Out Yachting Ltd was created by Sabina Robovich and David Mead to provide the highest standard of service in the yachting industry. Sabina and David knew there was a need for their type of experience and expertise in New Zealand. Based in Auckland the business has since been growing steadily.

Decked Out Yachting Ltd has sourced contractors and service providers who are experts in their field and can provide a wide range of products and services for all requirements for the captain, engineer, chef, mate, chief steward or guests. We provide supplies and services for vessel exterior and interior.

Decked Out Yachting staff can tailor make charter, yachting, boating, land based or combination land, sea and air adventures to suit individual needs. From helicopter fishing in the Bay of Islands, yacht charter packages cruising Waitemata Harbour, Hauraki Gulf charters, to limousine transfers, tours, entertainment, float plane tours, coach trips and private road tours.

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The Team

The Directors, Sabina and David, have completed their Yacht Masters Certificates and between them have 30 years experience in New Zealand waters and beyond. Sabina worked on super yachts worldwide for over ten years aboard vessels owned by dignitaries and celebrities. Dave's lifelong experience in New Zealand waters and extensive international experience ensure our company understands all aspects of the yachting industry.

Director - Captain Dave Mead

Dave has been a boat owner and Captain for over 20 years working in New Zealand and International waters. He is a competent seaman and has experience working on super yachts. Dave enjoys fishing, diving, travelling, socialising, surfing, wakeboarding and music.

Qualifications & Certificates

• RYA yacht master offshore (200tn)
• Inshore launch master NZ
• STWC 95 RYA
• Restricted Radiotelephone Op Cert
• General Managers Certificate
• PADI open water dive certificate
• Qualified builder's carpentry certificate

Director - Captain Sabina Robovich

Sabina has worked internationally on super yachts up to 60m for nearly 10 years as Chief Stewardess. She has been through new builds, refits and worked for the president of the Greek Olympic Games committee during the Athens Olympics. Sabina enjoys travelling, interior design, dining out at restaurants, fishing, camping and gardening.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Yacht master Coastal RYA (200tn)
• Captain's medical on board ship
• Advanced survival at sea RYA
• Advanced fire-fighting RYA
• Restricted Radiotelephone Certificate
• General Managers Certificate
• Silver Service
• Diploma of Horticulture

Marketing and Management - Jennie Robovich

Jennie has a background in Business Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Human Resources, Marketing, Training and Business Development locally and internationally. Such diverse experience provides Decked Out Yachting Ltd with solid business systems and an extensive business knowledge base. Jennie loves to travel, try new and exciting experiences, watch movies, listen to music and read.

Qualifications & Certificates

• Diploma of Business Human Resources (distinction)
• Certificate 1V Workplace Training and Assessment
• Certificate 1V Workplace Safety
• OHS Auditor Certificate
• Registered QSA Provisional OHS Auditor RABQSA International Inc
• Member of Australian Human Resources Institute
• Certificate 1 in Cookery
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Responsible Serving of Alcohol Certificate