Thanks to everyone for a lot of very good information.
Next July is our 50th wedding anniversary. In 1976 we honeymooned in Barbados and while we loved it, we "discovered" the BVI in the 80s and pretty much are leaning towards a BVI trip to celebrate.
Our family members have been the main crew for our last dozen or so charters. As we grow older we depend more and more on them for some of the more physical chores of a bareboat charter. My next task will be to see if we can get everyone's schedule aligned for a charter which may prove difficult. I figure the comfort of a catamaran (which would be our first) might be sufficient enticement. If unsuccessful, my backup plan will be to hire a captain.
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