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Re: Is Boatyball essential ?
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01/12/2024 04:46 PM
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Posts: 2,423 Miramichi NB Canada
Sandsailsun
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Virgin Charter Yachts contract prohibits anchoring except in an emergency. Any guess on lack of first come first served mooring ball problems in February? ?? I don’t get it . Sorry I guess I am old school . We pretty much anchored as much as possible with Reef Song. Things have really changed . Re balls in February depends on where you want to go I guess. Don’t think BB is essential with exception of a few spots like Cooper . I am sure you will get some advice from others more familiar with the non anchoring issue .
Last edited by Sandsailsun; 01/12/2024 04:49 PM.
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Re: Is Boatyball essential ?
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01/13/2024 02:49 PM
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Posts: 833 Houston, Texas
louismcc
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IMHO if you don't have the necessary anchoring skills you should not be allowed to charter.
Last edited by louismcc; 01/13/2024 04:23 PM.
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Re: Is Boatyball essential ?
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01/13/2024 03:46 PM
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Posts: 289 Massachusetts USA
tmsxmsails
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While I agree with you (I assume you meant one should NOT be allowed to charter), the charter companies have no incentive to turn away a paying customer for lack of skills. Chances are, nothing bad will happen and if they do, somebody else has to pay for it. I remember being quite proud of the fact that I was approved for chartering after sending in my sailing resume on the first trip. And then I got a look at some of the other skippers and crews on some of the boats in our Flotilla. I remember saying to my wife "Well dang, looks like they will let just about anyone rent these things!" I didn't feel so special anymore.
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