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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 20-12-2017, 09:45
Replies: 43
Views: 6,226
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: When to get scuba certification for the family?

I am a PADI Divemaster, but only an instructor can teach. My opinion. Take courses at home from a local shop. If they can arrange for your open water required dives, do that. Gear for those dives...
Forum: Navigation 04-10-2017, 09:00
Replies: 76
Views: 17,434
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Non-stop to Bahamas from Halifax, Canada - in late fall: Suicide? Advice please.

Weather window and 100 miles from coast max. I have been associated with two traditional large sail vessels, each went down on October 29, off Hatteras. Perfect storm and Sandy. Longer but safer.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-08-2017, 08:21
Replies: 27
Views: 7,245
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Experiences with Brokers in St. Martin

I met Todd Duff, living on his sail vessel in Tortola. He is a very experienced broker and a person of good character. He helped a friend of mine sell her Lagoon quickly and was very helpful. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-09-2015, 06:52
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Part time bareboat captain opportunities?

What is involved in getting necessary BVI credentials, work visa, etc.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-09-2015, 06:48
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Part time bareboat captain opportunities?

I am selling my contracting business in the spring. I have to keep working it until then. However, I am able to take a week or two, come down island, to look at possibilities for the followIng ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2015, 10:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Part time bareboat captain opportunities?

I have a bit of knowledge and experience in the area but could use more. I guess what I am really looking for is the chance to spend a couple of months down there during high season do some sailing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2015, 04:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Re: Part time bareboat captain opportunities?

Thanks for the replies folks. Many folks who charter a bareboat will hire a captain for the week or maybe for just the first day or two. Probably also hire a cook sometimes. And so one problem is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2015, 13:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cpt. Jay Boland
Part time bareboat captain opportunities?

A year from now I will be retired and would like to high season in the USVI/BVI as a part time bareboat captain. I hold a USCG six pack and inland masters with sail. I have tried calling Bareboat...
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