On The Job Training is more relevant than formal education for the most part.
Go to your local yacht club, and hang around a bit. Wednesday nights are typically informal race nights, and people are always looking for crew....
I haven't been on either of those boats, but the photos of Sea Owl look as if those may be full walk around decks. And from the photos of F45, I...
I would recommend $100-$200 for the season. And the odd $10-$20 if they go above and beyond (taking your trash, or helping carry supplies)....
You are not allowed in any of the canals except the Grand Canal in a private vessel.
Hey Chuck. We were going to rely on gravity, but they have a nifty pump setup that they'll sell you as well. One word of caution- I made certain...
TK. Have you considered a build engineer, rather than a surveyor? K1W1 may be able to steer you toward someone. If not, I know a guy named Jim...
These were recommended to my by a fellow captain when we were planning to cross the Pacific last year. We ended up shipping the boat, so I left...
Doesn't this belong in the Rogues forum?
HELM is necessary, but ECDIS is not unless you are on a full ECDIS vessel. I sent my ECDIS certificate in the NMC and they sent it back, telling...
That's how I operate. In addition to promised vacation time, I try to use my best judgement in allowing extra time off while balancing completion...
Sometimes it feels that way, but the feeling passes...
The poor old Cosmic Muffin sure has fallen onto hard times ;)
I am in no way disagreeing with your sentiment, but in answer to your question: we are not a charter yacht, but generally have the boss aboard for...
First book I ever read from cover to cover! And I read it every time I happen into the waters of the Maritime Provinces. But wasn't it Newfoundland?
I have a friend who was once her captain when she was EXACT. His estimate is $400K-$500K/year
Click on Ironman's name (in blue). A box will pop up, and you'll see "Start Conversation". That's a PM- send him your email address in the PM.
Wow, that show has grown in the past few years! I recall having the largest boat ever in the show, at 145' in 2008!
She sure looks "hogged" in the photo, so that wouldn't surprise me.
She spends her summers in Isleboro, Maine. Well cared for!
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