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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
[Re: warren460]
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08/23/2015 09:29 AM
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
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08/23/2015 11:52 AM
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Yolo ...... good start with your post above.
You might find some takers here but be patient. This sort of thing takes a long time to work itself out. Bridgett's comments are spot on.
I hired a "crew" (a 2nd set of hands because in our group of 4 only two had sailing experience and one not much at all) for my recent charter in July. Signed him on 9 months before the charter and after I booked the boat (a mono). I posted in this forum to find one. I had 9 responses from around the world, narrowed it to 3, got references from all of them, narrowed it to two, spoke on the phone with both of them and with their references and ended up hiring one ...... Russell Bertrand who is a Licensed Captain, runs his own charter boat (letsgosailingbvi.com) and turned out to be terrific. He had never hired himself out as "crew" or, if I've got this right, to sail on another boat, captain or crew although he has but a couple of race teams together using Sunsail boats for various races in these parts.
I'm an avid sailor, small to big boats but I learned more about running a charter boat in the BVI from him than I learned in 50+ years of sailing. He WAS the Captian. I'm a good skipper but being a good Captain is an entirely different job. Thanks again Russell.
Do your homework, it will pay off. One thought, you might try booking your boat and then shopping for "crew." That's what I did; it got a little scary but it worked out perfectly in the end.
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
[Re: YOLO521]
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08/24/2015 03:04 PM
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
[Re: warren460]
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08/24/2015 11:42 PM
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Confidence shouldn't play much of a role if you hire a captain - they can do all the boat handling for the most part.
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
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08/25/2015 12:07 AM
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warren460 said: Did you consider live aboard sailing lessons? Definitely not a vacation....if they are looking for a vacation, sailing school isn't one. I had fun for sure....but it was definitely not vacation. If they are actually looking to learn how to sail? A great way to go! But not if they're looking to just relax and chill out for a week....
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
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08/25/2015 04:49 AM
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But with the skills, they will have freedom. It's an investment in their future. For some people that would be a vacation.
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
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08/25/2015 08:00 AM
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warren460 said: But with the skills, they will have freedom. It's an investment in their future. For some people that would be a vacation. As Matryx points out, you don't have to have the sailing and boat handling skills if you're hiring a Captain. I'd recommend Russell Bertrand. Not only will you have a great and relaxing vacation but he'll teach you important skills whether your a beginner or experienced sailor. PM me and I'll put you in touch with him if you're interested.
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
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08/26/2015 08:46 AM
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You wouldn't interview a crew typically. Charter the boat, charter company can provide a captain. Or you can also request a captain from recommendations here.
Matt
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Re: Shared Crewed Catamaran Charter
[Re: YOLO521]
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09/15/2015 07:37 AM
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You may want to contact a crewed charter yacht broker re: possibilities for private yachts.
[color:"red"]NUTMEG[/color] Today is the tomorrow you talked about yesterday.
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