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Captain eats free?

Posted By: bukovsrp

Captain eats free? - 06/21/2017 11:09 PM

Does anyone know of any restaurants that offer a free meal to the captain when sailing? I know Cynthia on Jost Van Dyke used to, but not sure lately. Thanks.
Posted By: warren460

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/21/2017 11:15 PM

Cynthia provide a free mooring, strawberry claims to provide captain eats free but I caught her cheating and never went back.
Posted By: ScurvyD

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/21/2017 11:25 PM

Pirates at Norman, and the Anegada Reef Hotel a couple weeks ago. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: jphart

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 12:41 AM

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bukovsrp said:
Does anyone know of any restaurants that offer a free meal to the captain when sailing? I know Cynthia on Jost Van Dyke used to, but not sure lately. Thanks.

Paid Captain/Skipper? Or lead charter, boat owner?
There is a difference isn't there?
Posted By: HillsideView

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 02:20 AM

The "captains" who show up on a regular basis with guests in tow eat free in a few places . The "captain" on a once a year or so visit pays.
Posted By: NCSailor

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 02:43 AM

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HillsideView said:
The "captains" who show up on a regular basis with guests in tow eat free in a few places . The "captain" on a once a year or so visit pays.


Correct.
Posted By: bukovsrp

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 03:23 AM

Paid
Posted By: Orange_Burst

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 12:12 PM

I believe Potter's gives the captain a free meal.
Posted By: sail2wind

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 04:16 PM

and you use the term Captain loosely
Posted By: Orange_Burst

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 07:24 PM

We are barebeaters and he always gives my husband (our captain) a free meal. Sometimes both of us.
Posted By: RickinAtlanta

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/22/2017 09:10 PM

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Orange_Burst said:
We are barebeaters and he always gives my husband (our captain) a free meal. Sometimes both of us.


Maybe others should use Captain "loosely"? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Deepcut

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/23/2017 02:49 AM

Orange Burst

How many in your party to warrant 2 free meals?
Posted By: Orange_Burst

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/23/2017 11:57 AM

There are usually 8 of us.
Posted By: Nevermonday

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/26/2017 01:00 PM

Should only be given to the Captains that visit the restaurant frequently with groups of guests. Why should a once in a lifetime visitor "Captain" expect a free meal !!
Posted By: Sunset_Sammy

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/26/2017 01:06 PM

Maybe because they are bringing 7 other people with them when they could have suggested another restaurant?
If the restaurants' policy is Captain eats free, what difference does it make how many times they visit.
Posted By: Orange_Burst

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/26/2017 01:09 PM

We have been down 22 times and we always take our crew to Potter's, maybe that's why he gives us a free meal. We don't ask for it, it's just what he does for us. We have become friends through the years, maybe it's just what friends do for friends.
Posted By: HillsideView

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/26/2017 10:27 PM

"If the restaurants' policy is Captain eats free, what difference does it make how many times they visit."

It makes a big difference. The Captain that keeps bringing the guests once a month or so adds a lot to the bottom line.

Posted By: Deepcut

Re: Captain eats free? - 06/27/2017 12:45 AM

Obviously the sole "rule maker" is the restaurant manager/owner.
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