Capt. Tristan

Terrible experience

Tristan and his first mate Antonio were hired to sail my sons 36ft Bavaria from Corfu to Lignano. I had many applicants. After negotiating with Tristan we agreed in writing that we would pay 5 days. We also agreed that he could take his time as there was n rush to get the boat to Lignano. My other son was in Corfu, did a handover and signed a simple contract which Tristan rushed through. We paid him half the amount due on departure along with flights and food etc. final amount to be paid on completion..one day out he crossed from Italy to Croatia. Now illegal.. he anchored in a bay and demanded final payment there and then or else he would abandon the boat. My son drove 6 hours and meet him at the boat. He decided to pay the ransom. Tristan got the boat to the destination but left it unclean. He also tried to claim for marinas he never visited and held up due bad weather decisions. He said that if we had of wanted to do it in 5 days then it needed three crew. Not correct and why did he not say this in the negotiations. He ripped us off big time. SO BEWARE. It was truly a horrible, stressful experience.

10th Nov 2026

Working as a deckhand under Captain Tristan Zinhard

Working as a deckhand under Captain Tristan Zinhard aboard Windora was a transformative experience for my maritime career. Tristan is a commanding presence who runs a tight, disciplined, and exceptionally safe ship, but his greatest asset to a crew is his passion for instructing. From day one, he took an active role in my professional development, conducting hands-on training in hull machinery, corrosion mitigation, structural integrity assessments, and advanced deck operations. He possesses a rare teaching ability, translating complex mechanical and meteorological concepts into clear, actionable logic on deck, even during high-stress situations. Tristan expects precision in watchkeeping and maintenance, but he gives you the exact tools and knowledge to achieve it. As a delivery captain, his deep technical expertise guarantees the vessel is cared for like his own, and his leadership ensures the crew operates at peak efficiency. I would sign onto any transit under his command without hesitation.

26th May 2026

Master

I have sailed alongside Captain Tristan Zinhard for over a decade, most recently serving as his First Mate aboard the Damen FCS 2610 catamaran, Windora. Tristan is an exceptional Master Mariner whose command philosophy is built on absolute structural readiness and precision passage planning. What sets Tristan apart as a delivery captain is his dual capability as an elite navigator and a dedicated mentor. On deck and in the wheelhouse, he doesn't just issue commands; he breaks down the mechanics of heavy weather tactics, multihull stability, and advanced electronic navigation systems (ECDIS) for the crew. His ability to teach under pressure turns challenging transits into masterclasses in seamanship. He manages vessel safety management systems (SMS) with zero tolerance for administrative slack and handles complex technical handovers and yard supervision flawlessly. If you need a high-value asset delivered safely, on schedule, and with a crew that exits the transit highly upgraded in their technical skills, Tristan is the absolute benchmark.

26th May 2026

LOBO DE MAR

TODO UN MAESTRO

19th May 2026