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Re: Couple Or Group
[Re: Crank]
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06/08/2017 03:41 PM
06/08/2017 03:41 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 4,214 Toledo, OH, USA
Orange_Burst
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It really does depend on what you like. I love going with a group of friends, we have so much fun together! Everyone seems to not really care what we do, where we go, or what we eat. I do all the planning and for me it is part of the adventure.
My husband and I go by ourselves on many other trips, but the BVI's I love to take my own party.
Colleen
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Re: Couple Or Group
[Re: purplelily]
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06/08/2017 05:53 PM
06/08/2017 05:53 PM
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Posts: 5,720 Massachusetts
maytrix
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We've done charters of 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 and 2. They've all been fun. Each one has its benefits. There's none that were significantly better then the other from a perspective of the number of people.
Last edited by maytrix; 06/08/2017 11:02 PM.
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Re: Couple Or Group
[Re: Crank]
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06/08/2017 10:25 PM
06/08/2017 10:25 PM
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 109 Bozeman / Minneapolis
snowdog
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My wife and I mostly cruise with just the two of us and we love it. When we do invite other people, we find that 4 others (6 total) is the perfect amount for us and our boat. Some of our most memorable trips have been with close friends.
As a far as coordinating a larger group, it really isn't a big deal. Most people go with the flow and are happy to do whatever you suggest. People assume that we are the local experts and know the best places to go. Prior to the trip, we always make sure people understand what a typical day is like and that they always have the option of relaxing on the boat with a good book instead of the "group" activity. The only downside are the "required" visits to the famous spots that we have seen many times.
s/v Snow Dog - Leopard 46
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Re: Couple Or Group
[Re: Crank]
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06/10/2017 06:58 PM
06/10/2017 06:58 PM
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 559 Apex, NC
agrimsrud
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My wife and I have done both family trips as well as trips with guests. Enjoy both of them. We find it a little bit challenging to find the right people to invite on our trips. I'm pretty easy going but at the same time I really want someone that (a) has somewhat close life style, (b) is easy going and definitely not annoying. We own the boat so for us it's not a cost consideration but if I was chartering I would think it a mistake to qualify someone to join based on their ability to pay their share vs. (a) and (b) above.
Space has never been a problem for us. Even when the boat was "full" we were out with family and/or friends we enjoyed. I told my wife the other day that I would sleep standing up in a closet if it meant going out on a sail trip.
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: Couple Or Group
[Re: agrimsrud]
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06/11/2017 09:56 AM
06/11/2017 09:56 AM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 32 Houston, TX
HtownHondo
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I like this, and will use it in the future. trueblue said: Remember, the boat "shrinks" a foot a day per person on board. Like many here, my wife and I have done everything from the 9 person party barge to just two couples, and each has its advantages. Personally I go on vacation to relax, not heard cats.
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