Crew Wanted: Considering Private Charter (Start Up ) in Tampa area - Looking for the Right Partner

[alaskacaptron]

I found myself wishing I had seen this 10 years ago before I bought my own boat and started wandering around the Caribbean. It sounds like a perfect opportunity for an energetic captain that is looking to gain experience without a significant investment. Hope it works out for all concerned!

[Mike Crea]

Originally Posted by TMT2

Looking for a potential sailing charter startup partner (Tampa area) with sailing/diving credentials and a unique customer service attitude.

We are sailors (Husband & Wife) who lived aboard and cruised for several years. We own our own 60 ft classic Ketch. We love our boat but no longer live aboard and we don’t anticipate returning to the cruising lifestyle. We are, however, toying with putting our vessel into private charter service and we are willing to Captain and Chef some charters.

We want to specialize in custom excursions for 2-4 passengers/customers. We want a partner (or partner couple) to be the “front end” of this endeavor and live aboard, maintain and love our boat in a fair work/profit sharing arrangement.

This is not a salaried opportunity. This will be a profit sharing arrangement with an owner/investor. It will be a written agreement. We prefer a rated captain with sailing endorsement, but we are willing (and qualified) to assess skills and deal with credentials later to find the right fit.

If you:
-can qualify for TWIC (and hold a US passport),
- are a seasoned sailor over age 27 (Person or Couple),
- have dive experience,
- are great at serving others,
- are a capable DIY’er,
- are willing to work with a partner...

...We’d like to meet and talk to see what’s possible with the right Partner.

We can offer:
- The charter vessel
- Continuous Live aboard arrangements
- Training and Maintenance instruction
- Financing of operational charter expenses
- Website and advertising materials

PM for additional info.

TMT2

Have you found a partner yet? I have a USCG 100T Master with Sailing Endorsement, a current TWIC card & STCW Certification (for international charters), and I'm an ASA sailing instructor...Plus I've have been sailing since 1978! For the past 2 years I've been the Master of a 70', 63 T dinner cruise boat (up to 135 passengers), on the St Croix River (border of MN / WI). I have sailed the Caribbean, Mediterranean & Lk Superior many times & crewed for the delivery of a new 45' Catamaran from Panama to San Diego. I am also a chef!
My wife (Nina) & I have been researching where & how we want to set up our charter business, (we are planning to move to year-round sailing) and we are very interested to talk with you about your opportunity. Nina is a life & relationship coach, & wants to do coaching seminars / workshops during (some of) our charters!

[TMT2]

Originally Posted by Mike Crea

Have you found a partner yet? I have a USCG 100T Master with Sailing Endorsement, a current TWIC card & STCW Certification (for international charters), and I'm an ASA sailing instructor...Plus I've have been sailing since 1978! For the past 2 years I've been the Master of a 70', 63 T dinner cruise boat (up to 135 passengers), on the St Croix River (border of MN / WI). I have sailed the Caribbean, Mediterranean & Lk Superior many times & crewed for the delivery of a new 45' Catamaran from Panama to San Diego. I am also a chef!

My wife (Nina) & I have been researching where & how we want to set up our charter business, (we are planning to move to year-round sailing) and we are very interested to talk with you about your opportunity. Nina is a life & relationship coach, & wants to do coaching seminars / workshops during (some of) our charters!

Send me a PM with your direct contact info and let’s talk.

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[TMT2]

These positions have been filled. Thanks to all who contributed constructively!...We found a great fit!!!

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