Cruisers Forum
 


Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. Advertise Here
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 20-05-2018, 10:52   #1
Registered User

Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: MD DC area/Annapolis/Baltimore
Boat: 1985 Catalina 27
Posts: 330
wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Hi everybody,
I hope I'm on the right forum.
I'm 73 as my wife. Me: good experience with dinghies 50 years ago in France!
She: none.
Me: very fit and agile (5'4" - 125 lbs). She: a non complaining non participating crew.


Goal: chartering a some 30' sloop for 2 or 3 days with a skipper (Chesapeake Bay or RI/Maine coast). We would anchor at night. I would steer and tack under skipper guidance. Skipper would be gallant enough to field newbie questions.


I have never sailed on a keel boat but I know something about it thru my intense readings on this site and my magazines and my visit at boat shows (Newport an Annapolis). I contemplate buying a 30'-35' cruising boat soon... YES (at my age!!).


Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I have tried googling the myriad charter boat sites and I got lost.


Thanks and great sailing to all.
ferrailleur is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20-05-2018, 13:01   #2
Registered User

Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Annapolis, MD
Boat: Sail any boats from 28 to 60 ft
Posts: 577
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Certainly, there are many ways to get your sailing gig going. Perhaps try to keep things simple first, you can take a 5-day sailing course with your wife in one of the sailing schools near Annapolis.


https://www.annapolissailing.com/
Maryland School of Sailing; Chesapeake, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda


After that, you can hang around the sailing clubs regularly. There are always boats that need crews...... LOL
rockDAWG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20-05-2018, 15:32   #3
Registered User

Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: MD DC area/Annapolis/Baltimore
Boat: 1985 Catalina 27
Posts: 330
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Thanks to you I found out that the Annapolis Sailing School has an open house next Saturday (5/26).... Will be there.



Quote:
Originally Posted by rockDAWG View Post
Certainly, there are many ways to get your sailing gig going. Perhaps try to keep things simple first, you can take a 5-day sailing course with your wife in one of the sailing schools near Annapolis.


https://www.annapolissailing.com/
Maryland School of Sailing; Chesapeake, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda


After that, you can hang around the sailing clubs regularly. There are always boats that need crews...... LOL
ferrailleur is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20-05-2018, 15:59   #4
Registered User

Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Annapolis, MD
Boat: Sail any boats from 28 to 60 ft
Posts: 577
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Yeah, I highly recommend you to take the formal sailing course like ASA or US Sailing course. They are very orgainized, structural and complete. Those courses lay a good fundation for you before working with other captian and boat owner.



So take 101, 103 and 104. then evaluation your next step.



Good luck.
rockDAWG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 08:00   #5
Registered User

Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Moored in Anacortes, Wa
Boat: Rawson 30PH
Posts: 258
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

You might want to try the ASA live aboard schools.
Captain Puget is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 08:04   #6
Registered User

Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Tortola
Boat: Morgan 461
Posts: 31
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

In RI or MA coast I highly recommend Black Rock Sailing School at Home - Black Rock Sailing School. Private lessons available. I learned to sail with these guys years ago and they are great. Captain Brenton is still at it.
JDeachman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 08:13   #7
Marine Service Provider
 
Captain Scott's Avatar

Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Caribbean, California, S.E.Asia
Boat: Seawind 1600 52'
Posts: 69
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Puget View Post
You might want to try the ASA live aboard schools.
OK, I have to jump in here since I own V.I. Sailing School and that is what we do. I will suggest this about your "non complaining" other 1/2. The trick is COMFORT. So I would start with something a bit larger than a 30' keel boat. The good think about ASA is that when you take a class through 104, you can be the capt of your own charter boat. Best of luck with whomever you choose.

Cheers,
Capt Scott
Captain Scott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 08:23   #8
Registered User

Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Florida
Boat: Nonsuch U30
Posts: 92
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

If my boat, a Nonsuch 30, was in NE I would be glad to take you aboard for a week. I am in Daytona Beach, and not much here but go up and down the ditch(Intercoastal Waterway). Have you tried any of the local Sailing or Yacht Clubs? I am sure that there are some boat owners who want to do what you want to do. Look for a good cook! try this web site: http://www.yachtclub.com/usycs/massyc1.html
Sdwcheney is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 10:14   #9
Registered User

Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Massachusetts
Boat: Jboats/j-100/33
Posts: 15
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

I am in RI. East Greenwich but will be going to Maine in late July in a race from Marblehead to Boothbay where I own a house with a mooring My boat is a j-100 (33’)with a bowsprit. It is one full day to Boothbay and one full day to Marblehead from E. Greenwich and the leg from Marblehead to BB is a race.
Let me know if you are interested.

Jim

Jim
Sailathon is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 10:43   #10
Registered User

Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 102
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

I had great experience with the Chesapeake Sail Club (chesapeakesailclub.com) where you can get a year's sailing, advice, instruction and comradeship for the price of a weeks take-it-or-leave-it charter. Contact Tom and tell him what you are looking for.
Good Luck
M
MartinF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 10:56   #11
Registered User
 
robregje's Avatar

Join Date: May 2017
Location: Amsterdam
Boat: Better not mention, (it's a motorized sloep)
Posts: 48
Images: 1
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Dear ferrailleur,


Correct me if i'm wrong, but between the lines i am reading that you are looking for a way to convince your girl that sailing is your, and could be her, second love in this live. Or in worst case a hobby you can grow old with.



If that's the case and end of august in the Ionian sea fits you agenda for a day or two, pm me b&b on us.


Why this offer ?



Only the madly in love dare (deserve) to wander.


Awaiting reply,


R
robregje is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 11:29   #12
Registered User

Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cape Town South Africa
Boat: Montevideo 43
Posts: 95
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

I am in Grenada. Come here or fly me there and I will train you for 5 days . Theory and practical. Ex instructor.
Jannie Radiance is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 11:33   #13
Registered User
 
robregje's Avatar

Join Date: May 2017
Location: Amsterdam
Boat: Better not mention, (it's a motorized sloep)
Posts: 48
Images: 1
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

You see,


Love ignites. Pick your pick and GO.



grtz.


R
robregje is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21-05-2018, 19:20   #14
Registered User

Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bellingham, WA
Boat: Bruce Roberts 44' Steel Mauritius
Posts: 919
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Problem is finding a boat for less than a week. Best bet would be a crewed yacht willing to take you for a few days. Ever think about the BVI? Wife would probably love that. There are a few small yachts with captain who cooks available.
Mithril Bham is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 22-05-2018, 07:59   #15
Registered User

Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Great Neck, N.Y.
Boat: Lancer 30, Little Jumps
Posts: 821
Re: wanted: 2-3 days of sailing with skipper

Hello Ferrailleur,
Sent you a private message.
Thinking can help you achieve your goal.
Thank you,
Hugo
__________________
hugosalt
s/v Little Jumps
Lancer 30
hugosalt is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
sail, sailing, skipper, wanted

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Certification in Asia:RYA Day Skipper - sailing companion wanted samuelhanbird Training, Licensing & Certification 0 26-02-2017 19:39
Crew Wanted: Crew Wanted From NY To Bahamas, Leaveing In A Few Days (around Sep 22nd). dakotanz Crew Archives 9 20-09-2012 12:53
Crew Wanted: Catamaran Skipper Required Mid April from Le Sables France for 7 to 10 Days monte Crew Archives 7 17-02-2012 10:14
Crew Available: Delivery Skipper or Charter Skipper - Worldwide BrendanChandler Crew Archives 0 12-02-2010 03:35

Advertise Here


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 23:04.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.