Chartering a bare boat... how do I prove I'm worthy?

[austi012]

I'm a new sailor and a ways away from being able to charter a boat. I'd like to charter something out of Duluth or Bayfield and do the Apostle Islands in a year or 2. maybe charter a few different boats so I can get some idea of what kind of boat I'd like to OWN before going the next step. But... how do I demonstrate sufficient competence to persuade them to rent me a boat that's worth 100K?

What kind of documentation, experience, certifications, etc., are these charter companies going to be looking for?

I'm in kind of a chicken-n-egg situation... need experience, but can't get it until I have it...

thanks

Thaddeus