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Re: Help with a crewed charter
[Re: dtenel]
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12/11/2018 08:24 PM
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I believe Catatonic accommodates only 6 guests plus crew.
If cook "optional", and you need someone to captain as your dad not there, perhaps a Bareboat Charter with an add-on skipper.
Many have "pilot" berth plus room for 8-10 guests.
Wes s/v Sea Tiger (Lagoon 42)
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Re: Help with a crewed charter
[Re: dtenel]
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12/11/2018 09:58 PM
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We have great luck with ORION. A sponsor on this forum. Great owner, and love Captain Earl. Sleeps eight and a Captain comfortably. Good Luck.
I'd like to be a jelly fish, cause jelly fish don't pay rent.
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Re: Help with a crewed charter
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12/13/2018 08:17 AM
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Years ago, on our first charter in the BVI's, we chartered a cat from TMM with a "training captain" He was with us for the week, but also let my husband take the helm as much as he wanted. It was a great introduction to sailing a large vessel. We've been back multiple times since then (and completed our ASA training) but having that first experience was great. Another recommendation for the vessel ORION. We loved the boat - I believe it's still in charter with TMM. Yes it is. You can also contact Mark directly for owners time.
I'd like to be a jelly fish, cause jelly fish don't pay rent.
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Re: Help with a crewed charter
[Re: dtenel]
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12/14/2018 05:25 PM
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dtenel
You are right in that without any boating experience, your husband does not need to go as part of a "learn to sail". That being said, he needs to have the vacation of a lifetime, THEN if he wants to learn while on vacation, he will. Hopefully he will catch the "bug" and want to frequent the islands, becoming the skipper or just enjoying being passenger.
Many ways to arrange this. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Wes s/v Sea Tiger (Lagoon 42)
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Re: Help with a crewed charter
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12/19/2018 11:39 AM
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Ahoy, I lived aboard and ran term charters for many years but have recently moved back to the States to help out parents in their later years. I still captain a few charters per year for folks like yourselves. I can often do this for less than other captains, even including my travel expenses, because I just love it and am willing to do it for very little. Happy to do half board also....I cook a number of meals and help out with provisioning, also can assist with a bareboat charter and can generally get you a better rate. Would be happy to discuss with you when you're ready.
Capt. Bob "If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home." -- James Michener
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