Peregrine Marine was created by Captain Steve Beckwith in 1973 to build its first sailing vessel, Peregrine.


Since then Peregrine Marine has built and re-manufactured several ocean going vessels from sailing yachts to research vessels.  Peregrine Marine has also provided services in acquisitions, management, design, and engineering.  Commercial operations include sailing charters, expeditions and research vessels.


The goal is the creation of an interesting source of adventure, exploration and discovery for everyone who participates.






Captain Steve Beckwith
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Pursuit Systems
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Business Concepts | Marketing | Customer Relations
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Peregrine Expeditions
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Adventure Expeditions
Sail Training | Team Building
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Peregrine Marine
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Acquisitions | Management | Operations
Design | Engineering | Custom Construction

1988 through 1991: Charter Boat Operations with a 53 foot, 30 ton fiberglass sloop based in Hawaii and the South Pacific. Peregrine Marine completely manufactured this vessel, rebuilt all systems and accommodations creating an ideal charter vessel.

1987: Research Vessel Master and Expedition Manager on a 125 foot, steel Oil Utility Vessel, 600 tons net. Peregrine Marine managed the conversion of this utility ship to a research vessel. Steve was also Expedition Manager for the scientific foundation operating the vessel for research.

1986: Delivery Captain for a 76 foot, 50 ton wood ketch, "Ticonderoga" sister, including vessel management, restoration, and maintenance.

1973 through 1984: Charter Boat Operations with a 39 foot, 12 ton fiberglass sloop, based in California and The Caribbean. Peregrine Marine designed and constructed this vessel. Experience with other vessels during this period include an Alden Staysail Schooner of 116 feet overall length.

1969 & 1970: Charter Boat Operations with a 36 foot, 11 ton, fiberglass sloop, based in California & Hawaii. Steve became one of the youngest captains to cross the Pacific Oceans on his trip to Hawaii in 1969.

It has always been Peregrine Marine's policy to donate a percentage of its operating time to local service organizations, community groups, schools, and churches in the countries and geographical areas where we operate. This time is often used for many different activities from community fund raising activities to schoolship programs for children.

Lifeline for Kids is now our primary and specific form of Non-Profit operations. In the past we have tried to donate as much as 20% of our operational time. We will now strive to reach a level as high as 40% or more of Peregrine Marine's annual operations. With the additional support of Corporate and individual sponsors we hope to increase our scholarship capacity and one day make this our principal form of operation. Please refer to our Lifeline for Kids Executive Summary.

Working with disabled, handicapped and troubled kids of all age groups and ability levels, Lifeline for Kids will provide support and leadership for kids who have nowhere else to turn. Through Internet access to counseling, these young people can contact a counselor or join a chat room for peer support. They can pursue programs at camps and aboard sailing vessels to turn their personal challenges into newly found strength while learning to perform amazing feats and accomplish things which they would never have believed possible.

Several very interesting additional concepts have also been presented. These include working with existing ecological and educational organizations in conjunction with scientific research groups to create an ongoing schoolship program. Other ideas include initiating scholastic competitions. The regular winners of these competitions would receive scholarships to participate as crew members during ongoing research and exploration programs. One associate has proposed that we work towards being able to feed our own interactive web site and broadcast in real time for classroom participation.

These programs can include the sailing vessels only, or the entire Adventure Travel Package of facilities, vehicles, tools and equipment. We hope that everyone will want to participate and assist with these programs. We would like to hear your specific ideas, programs, activities and focus groups for Non-Profit Operations.

Sail Training has a very significant and positive impact on self-confidence, team work, communication, organizational abilities, situational awareness and leadership development. This simple process applies to all Peregrine Marine Expeditions and Lifeline programs. Whether it be Corporate Team Building, Adventure Travel Expeditions, Corporate Rewards, or Lifeline for Kids, Sail Training has a dynamic and dramatic positive impact.

There are any number of variations on these themes that will accommodate anyone's or any organization's focus group.

Peregrine Marine uses only sailing vessels that it has purchased or leased. Each vessel is then overhauled and upgraded with the latest electronic and navigation equipment. Peregrine Marine has 28 years of experience in vessel management, design and engineering, construction, maintenance, and commercial operation in charter and research service.

• 50 foot Class Boats - Our 50 foot class boats are beautiful sailing yachts typically between 43 and 50 feet in length. From such companies as Gulfstar and Morgan, they emphasize heavy construction and excellent sailing qualities.

• 60 foot Class Boats - Our 60 foot class boats are beautiful traditional sailing yachts such as the powerful Swan 65 ketch, Swan 57 sloop and Gulfstar 60 Sloop. These sailing vessels are heavily built and emphasize the qualities of traditional offshore racer-cruisers. As charter yachts they accommodate a wide range of activities and operations. They are known for their comfortable accommodations, powerful and efficient sailing abilities.

All of our vessels, with their classic qualities and excellent sailing characteristics, along with their dynamic professional crew, will make your sailing adventure the experience of a lifetime.

Copyright 1997 - 2004 Peregrine Marine

Updated: 6 March 2004