Twanger said:
Looking forward to hear about your exploits!
If you take it easy, reef early, and avoid "get-there-itus" you should be fine with a green crew.
It's worth avoiding docks if you REALLY can't trust them.
They can be taught how to pick up a mooring in a day.
Best policy is to follow-up behind them and check every knot.
Have a great time! You'll be wanting to go back for 10 days next trip!
This is my thought process exactly. Thanks Twanger.
My first experience sailing the BVIs was a Moorings crewed trip aboard the Moorings 4800 Knot on Call with Capt. Nohan and Marli who are AWESOME people and were such an amazing crew. It was actually their first charter (Nohan was a delivery captain prior) and I believe they have moved up to a 5800, according to the Moorings site.
Anyway, I grew up around boats and have a passion for the water but learned a great deal sailing with Capt. Nohan last year. He let us get involved in all aspects of planning, navigation, sailing, etc. and we covered a lot of territory so I have a decent idea of the spots I want to hit with my crew next year.
More on that to follow!
