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| Originally Posted by yachtttty Let me be clear. For whatever reason, the administrator of this site immediately assumed that since I am an attorney, i was trying to dredge up a lawsuit, which is not what I'm trying to do. I indeed am an attorney, but I am also an owner of several yachts. I posted because I am legitimately trying to get industry standard information. My yacht cost me in excess of eight million dollars. I hired a captain and entrusted him with my boat. He was to move it down to the Carribean for my use and perhaps for charter work. When he was hired, he was instructed by me and my assistant that no unauthorized individuals were to be aboard. I had previously had problems with my other yacht where my captain had his children aboard while I was present and when I wasn't, without asking permission or even informing me. So, I found out that on the trip to the carribean, and for several days there, my captain had his parents aboard. I never knew about this, and was never asked if it was ok. My chef fed these folks daily. Now, this may be industry standard, or it may not be. I am not in the industry. I don't think so, and the reason for this post was to make sure my gut is right. |
I pretty much agree with everyone else on this topic.
Just by reading what you wrote, I would never work for an owner like you. The whole sentence about the chef cooking for these people is extremely petty. If it is indeed an $8 million yacht and you're worried about food for 2 people, you really need to step back to reality because the amount in money in food is totally negligable. It's like an owner that gives the crew a cheap food budget, they resent nothing more then that. Because while they are away from home for months, working their butt off to keep the owner and guests happy, they should at least be able to eat what they want and well. Also, we as Captain's don't really care about "my yacht cost me in excess of $8 million dollars". Your a very small fish in a big pond these days. We could go from your $8 million yacht to running a $20 million yacht...... it's apples to apples, the monetary value of the yacht means nothing. Having the proper amount of crew, the proper budget to maintain the yacht, and safely run the vessel means everything.
80% of the owners out there are extremely gracious and go out of their way for their Captains, both monetarily and in other bonuses whether it be time off, use of the owners planes etc. I no longer choose to work fulltime for one owner, but own a Yacht Management business that does very well. I do deliveries because I want to do them, otherwise I am home every night. While I never abuse a situation, I will never work for an owner who is not very gracious to me and pays well, and an owner that does not treat me like a member of his family. If you're not a good owner, you will not get a good captain. Because a good Captain will have several other good owners that would hire him on a phone call. Most owners are also very agreeable to letting a Captain take family members (a few, not a bunch) or a friend or two on a delivery if owners and guests are not on-board.
I think that the Captain should have informed you that is parents would be on-board. I think that the Captain felt he couldn't and you wouldn't allow it. It's one thing to have your parents on board, it's another thing to have 3 whores. I really think judging by your statements, that you do not give the Captain the respect he deserves and also that he feels he cannot completely talk to you about all things relating to the vessel.