Captain George Ipock

Capt. George is a U.S.C.G. licensed Master 100 ton near Coastal (out to 200 miles offshore) license with sailing & towing endorsement. He has American Red Cross first aid and American Heart Association C.P.R. certification. He is a member of The Maritime Consortium and also a PADI Dive Master.

Currently, Capt. George is a full-time Captain during the summer for the Boy Scouts of America. Capt. George also teaches onboard one to anyone wishing to learn docking, close-quarter maneuvering, trip planning, and navigation.

With boats ranging from 30' to 85', Capt. George traveled from New England to Florida and the Keys, the Great Lakes, the New York Canal System, as well as the Hudson River from Lake Champlain to New York Harbor, and also across the Gulf of Mexico.

Capt. George recruits other Captains and crew with great experience of their own to assist him on deliveries or to make their own deliveries. This makes North Star Yacht Deliveries a highly professional organization able to serve your every need.

Born and raised in Oriental, NC. At the early age of thirteen, George started commercial fishing during summer vacations with his father. Capt. George has over 63 years of boating experience. He has served as Captain on 75' to 85' commercial shrimp boats from North Carolina to Brownsville, Texas.

As the commercial fishing industry became more and more challenged with government regulations and rocketing fuel prices, George decided to put his background to work and decided to open a small business.

Capt. George served in the US Navy as a navigator. His duties included steering the ship (Aircraft Carrier), Chart correction, and teaching the helmsman to steer the ship. His duties also included all aspects of navigation, shipboard firefighting, and damage control. Captain George has made three trips across the Pacific Ocean.

After the Navy, Capt. George returned to commercial fishing. More recently, Capt. George has operated a Ferry Boat, Dive Boat, and Sailboat for an exclusive Resort in the Florida Keys. Capt. George serves as one of the Captains for the Boy Scouts of America, taking the Scouts on fishing, sailing, and snorkeling trips. He also has worked for Tow Boat US in the Keys and St. Augustine.

Capt. George is married to his 1st mate, Nancy. She assists him with all deliveries, serving as mate, standing watch, deckhand, and cook.

George is a non-smoker and non-drinker, and you can count on him being fully capable at all times when taking charge of your boat. He looks forward to being of assistance to you and/or your customers.