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Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-12-2023, 14:37
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By CaptBobR
Great Isaac Island

Has anybody anchored near Great Isaac Lighthouse recently?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2023, 07:06
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By CaptBobR
Artic Circle Trip

Hi
I am planning a trip to Iceland and Greenland for next summer. I would like to visit the city of Ilulissat. Has anybody done any cruising up there and can you please give me any hints
Thank
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-03-2023, 10:17
Replies: 101
Views: 9,480
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Pay Seller extra for old Survey??

Surveys are normally written for the EXCLUSIVE use of the person they were written for. Also 8 months is too much time for the older survey to be considered useful

That said, if you we’re...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-02-2023, 08:37
Replies: 66
Views: 6,741
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Dangerous dredging maneuvers in inlet -- what should I have done differently?

I am an active sailor (52' wooden ketch) and a seagoing tugboat captain.
First tugs ALWAYS monitor VHF Channel 13 and will respond there faster than on 16. The tug may or may not be Restricted in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-01-2023, 13:12
Replies: 28
Views: 3,109
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Sailboat Cabinetry: Where to learn about it; reinstallation of cabinetry

We (Florida Youth Maritime Training) are rebuilding 1964 wooden Giles Laurent ketch including the interior. I don’t you where you are in Florida but we are in Green Cove Springs in northern Florida. ...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 06-01-2023, 10:25
Replies: 48
Views: 5,218
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: EU considering banning Philippine crew

Using a foreign (to your flag) crew simply moves money from your country to another with no benefit to your country. The training standards there are routinely forged and many Philippine crews simply...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-12-2022, 08:49
Replies: 8
Views: 5,850
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Haul-out in Jacksonville, Fl

I would not recommend Green Cove Springs Marina. The docking is horrible, the facility not in good condition and the work performed below average and not acceptable
They used to be a good DIY yard...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 11-11-2022, 11:23
Replies: 41
Views: 7,100
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Sailing Across the Atlantic Ocean Solo

The first time I did it, preparation drove me insane and when I finally left, I was super nervous. But then after 2 days, everything settled down.
Spend time making sure the boat is good and plan...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 11-11-2022, 11:21
Replies: 58
Views: 7,655
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: 6 pack license - paying passengers and their guests

If your “guests” had to contribute anything (including paying passengers pay more, you’d be committing a federal felony. But don’t worry…the fine is under $25,000.
Forum: Navigation 29-08-2022, 10:56
Replies: 72
Views: 8,466
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Storm avoidance - I FAILED but need help

PW and Windy do not predict the path of thunderstorms and limited squalls. Radar will alert you to the storms coming but that doesn't do much more than an hour or so. But it does give you enough time...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-08-2022, 07:05
Replies: 108
Views: 10,602
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Can project boats be worth it?

We are in the process of restoring a wood Berthon 1964 ketch built in England. We found that our original budget estimate was way off in both time and money. We will have put about $125k into the...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-08-2022, 05:40
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Captain and Crew for Delivery

Thanks for considering us but I do not think we might be your best option
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-08-2022, 12:07
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Captain and Crew for Delivery

Well I’ve done several transatlantic crossings. Tell me about your boat , point of departure, etc
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-07-2022, 06:33
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By CaptBobR
Mizzen Size

I am taking a 52 foot Bermudan Ketch from Baltimore to jJacksonville. I’ve noticed the mizzen is considerably larger than the main. Has anybody sailed a rig like this. The boat is a custom 1964...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-06-2022, 07:05
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By CaptBobR
Captain and Crew for Delivery

1600 GRT Master upon Oceans and Aux Sail. Have completed 7 western and 5 eastern transatlantic crossings. Have captained tall ships like America and Amistad. Crew is in training for American Boat...
Forum: Navigation 22-04-2022, 07:57
Replies: 61
Views: 7,304
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Thoughts from experienced skippers please

Even if he has insurance, you are still personally liable as the master
Forum: Navigation 22-04-2022, 07:56
Replies: 61
Views: 7,304
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Thoughts from experienced skippers please

I think you might be a bit out of your sailing experience and I would not recommend you take the delivery
While deliveries are fun, they come with a fair amount of liability and I'm guessing you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-12-2021, 07:55
Replies: 34
Views: 5,163
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Marinas from S Georgia to S Florida

Beach Marine is not where you want to go. No work capability unless contractor already has agreement with Marina. There are two different marinas in Green Cove Springs about 25 miles from Jax. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-11-2021, 08:26
Replies: 213
Views: 41,143
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Delusion in the older Multi-Hull Market

Florida Youth Maritime Training, which is an IRS 501(c)(3) non profit charity has been trying to deal with management at the marina to acquire an older boat. Management wants full storage fees and...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-11-2021, 11:27
Replies: 81
Views: 11,556
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Medical Kit, Medical Training for Transatlantic

Just a suggestion but you might consider an advanced STCW medical care provider course. That will teach you how to interact with medical care providers on land and give you some great suggestions as...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2021, 08:35
Replies: 76
Views: 9,329
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Market Value vs selling value

Fair Market Value is simply what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller without any outside issues in the current market. Normally I’ve achieved establishing a Fair Market Value by examine...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-09-2021, 10:50
Replies: 30
Views: 5,110
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Need USA Professionnal Skipper!!!! To help a Family!

Hi
Florida Youth Maritime Training is a non-profit charity. I have a 1600 GRT Oceans license with auxiliary sail. We can do the delivery for free if you can allow us to bring one trainee. You can...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 26-06-2021, 09:09
Replies: 123
Views: 19,214
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Surveyor was drunk during survey - What do I do?

Read your survey contract. It likely allows for simple refund of your money only.v E and O may or may not cover the damage. For example if the survey was done according to ABYC E11 Electrical...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-04-2021, 16:41
Replies: 12
Views: 1,539
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Delivery Captain with crew available

We can use train or rental car
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-04-2021, 14:47
Replies: 12
Views: 1,539
Posted By CaptBobR
Re: Delivery Captain with crew available

Yes it is a tax deductible donation. This supports our training program for disadvantaged youth at risk to become merchant seamen
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