Garon Ruger
RESPONSIBILITY:
SKIPPER and CEOEXPERIENCE:
35 YearsEMAIL:
garon@zephyrwyd.comAbout Garon
With over 130,000 nautical miles under his belt, Garon is a seasoned skipper known for his commitment to safety and deep understanding of boat maintenance. A former boat owner himself, he brings excellent carpentry and fiberglass skills, developed through years of refitting, maintaining, and sailing a variety of yachts, including both monohulls and catamarans.
Notable Deliveries:
• Northern China to Korea (via Hinnan) – Leopard 39 Cat
• Cape Town to St. Martin – Leopard 39 Cat
• Cape Town to St. Vincent – Leopard 39 Cat
• Cape Town to St. Helena – Dean 40
• Tortola, BVI to Lima, Peru (via Panama Canal) – Beneteau 40
• Lima, Peru to Suva, Fiji Islands – Endurance 37
• Richards Bay to Cape Town – Roberts 45
• Port Elizabeth to Cape Town – Endurance 37
• Cape Town to Port Elizabeth – Roberts 45
• Cape Town to Durban – Dean Cat 45
• Saldanha Bay to Richards Bay – Lagoon 42
• Mahe, Seychelles to Abu Dhabi, UAE – Beneteau 43
• Cape Town to the Mediterranean – 30ft Miura
• Knysna to Cape Town to Grenada – Vision 44 (November 2022)
• Dubai to Maldives – Beneteau 43
• Simon’s Town to Florida (2021) – Leopard 44
• Cape Town to Tortola, BVI (2013) – Leopard 44
• Cape Town to Nice, France (2010) – Leopard 44
• Cape Town to Italy (2013) – Leopard 45
• Canary Islands to Spain (2023) – Leopard 45
• Cape Verde to Brazil and Brazil to Cape Town – Boreil 43
• Richards Bay to Knysna
• Cape Town to Walvis Bay – Maverick 44
Experience Highlights:
Qualifications: Yacht Master Offshore (South African Maritime Safety Authority)
“Garon is available for worldwide deliveries, bringing unparalleled experience, reliability, and craftsmanship to every journey.”