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pmcarman
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Initially Posted - 12/13/2005 :  22:50:40  Show Profile  Visit pmcarman's Homepage
Greetings all! I've sailed on and off over the last 15 years in everything from a sunfish, to a laser, to cat 22/25, and even a Hunter in the mix as well. So I'm set with getting around. That said, I'd like to pursue some certifications for a couple reasons:

1) Would like to "know" as much as possible, vs. just figuring things out as I go. That gets me around, but I'm a "learning" kind of person, both hands on and books. That said, need to know the best place to learn...

2) Would like to (possibly) get adventurous enough to hook up with some experienced sailors and try something like a shot over to the Bahamas. I live on the east coast of FL, about 150 miles north of West Palm, so heading south and cutting over is a distinct possibility. But would want to be very prepared before doing something like that.

Any advice you can offer would be tremendously appreciated. Thanks!

-Paul
Paul MacGyver Carman
'86 FK/SR #5195 "Althea"
Eau Gallie, FL
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  02:59:07  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Tell Oscar you want some advice... Oscar? Yeah the forum member with the 42 ft yacht. You will find him in the members list, send him an email. You will get a lot of good answers.
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oldsalt
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  06:29:53  Show Profile
So far as "certification" goes, the charter companies really don't give a tinker's dam whether or not you have any certificate.

I frequently charter in the BVI and never had a problem with their sailing resume since the first time I listed my experience with my Catalina 25.

A good way to gain experience on larger yachts is to book a flotilla where you sail in the company of a group as well as a yacht staffed by company employees.

The first time I chartered with Sunsail, I chose a Beneteau 46 and had absolutely no problem at all handling the vessel.

In fact a young family from Germany learned to sail a week before the flotilla and chartered a 38 foot Beneteau and had a great time.

I prefer Sunsail to the Moorings since they offer more flotillas and have a more international clientel.

I still go the flotilla route because I enjoy sailing in the company of others and the social life ashore at night.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  07:30:36  Show Profile
Sunsail just bought Moorings:
http://www.yachtingmonthly.com/auto/newsdesk/20051108164043ymnews.html
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  07:48:57  Show Profile
Some of our members are planning a flotilla to Bimimi next March. You can find out more by clicking on the following hyperlink. Why don't you join them?

http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10564& SearchTerms=Bimini

<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Would like to "know" as much as possible, vs. just figuring things out as I go. That gets me around, but I'm a "learning" kind of person, both hands on and books. That said, need to know the best place to learn...
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">When I started sailing, I took the basic sailing course offered by the local coast guard auxiliary. After I had been sailing for 15 years I took the same basic sailing course again from the coast guard auxiliary, as well as some from the local power squadron, and learned some things I never knew, as well as re-learned things I had forgotton. The power squadron also teaches more advanced courses in navigation and seamanship. The courses aren't expensive, and it was worth doing.
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  15:57:39  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
I'm flattered.....

Cerification and sea miles are a different thing.

For "tickets" go to any ASA school, and work your way up the ladder, this costs money but is effective at teaching basics.

For getting seatime I recommend "hanging" on a forum where people congregate that do the sailing you're interested in.

http:www.renegade-cruisers.org
http://206.131.241.61/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi
http://www.latitude38.com/

to name a few.....

Get yourself on the "willing to crew" lists....ask people where there are other lists like it....make friends, bum rides. There is ALWAYS people looking for crew......

Oscar
C42 # 76 Lady Kay
Chesapeake, Ft. Lauderdale.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  17:20:09  Show Profile
I'm buying my sea miles. No more expensive than going to school and sounds like a lot more fun to me.

http://www.bruceschwab.com/news.asp?ID=7
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  20:49:11  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
That sounds like another monopoly brewing
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  21:40:37  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by existentialsailor</i>
<br />I'm buying my sea miles. No more expensive than going to school and sounds like a lot more fun to me.
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You're racing onboard Ocean Planet (Ft. Lauderdale-Key West Race (Jan 10-13)...Too Cool!

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  21:46:35  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Extremely cool
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 12/14/2005 :  23:25:34  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
OceanPlanet? Ok, now I'm jealous.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 :  05:35:31  Show Profile
There are still berths available for other campaigns. The Charleston race week in April caught my eye as well. Since we don't get our boats back into the water until May around here, I'm trying to find ways to get my "fix".
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 :  15:14:49  Show Profile  Visit Oscar's Homepage
Prices?
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Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

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Response Posted - 12/15/2005 :  21:01:33  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
Yes Oscar you could charge people to sail with you.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 12/16/2005 :  05:24:02  Show Profile
Oscar,
I'm paying $1500 for the Ft Lauderdale to Key West race. I believe the Key West Race Week berths are $2000. For my money I am of course getting to crew for the race, but we also do training on Monday and Tuesday on Ocean Planet in preparation. As fun as the race may be, it's the preparation training that made me write the check.

They have opened up 2 berths for the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race, so if anyone wants to go or spend the week beer can racing in the Keys in January, here's your chance. Go to the web site I posted and use the contact form. Bruce is in Charleston SC right now, but Sandi Wooldridge is doing the crew coordination so that is most likely who you would hear from.
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