maytrix, you are correct, using "slammed" was an overly strong word. I did read many of the posts as the had the OP done A, B, C, this would not have happened. Maybe so, but that is hindsight.

You are also correct in that the charter company should have been notified too. However, I can see that as being a difficult decision. Your charter is prepaid, you are on and likely going to stay on this boat with the 2 folks you are going to complain about. Odds are high the situation is likely to get more unpleasant. It would be a tough call to make.

Wondering too about Charter Co's response.