Don't quit that job at YOT. So many would-be crew would kill for that kind of access to Brokers, Captains, and Senior Crew.
More realistically - halve the charter expectations and double the expenses.
And just like that, you're now speaking like an educated and seasoned boat owner.
How long is a piece of string? There are so many variables to consider. Such as age of the boat, owners usage level, distances traveled,...
This one is special, with lots of great stylistic details. The captain is a very good friend.
I think the OP already owns a 130
I've also run both, and have cruised Alaska and the South Pacific with a 164'. There is no comparison between the 130 and 164 in volume, comfort,...
I just stumbled across this old thread. Ironically, I joined as her captain in 2018 and have been aboard since.
This thread may have gone a bit off topic.
I spent three weeks in the Abacos, working with MV Pacific Hope. www.mvpacifichope.org Our effort at Grand Cay began when the Deputy Prime...
From M/Y Loon today: We departed Nassau at 0600 this morning loaded to the brim with supplies and DART team of 12 to keep the vessel secure and to...
There is a big effort by the yachting community in general. If anyone wants to help, I can personally vouch for Yacht Aid Global, and would...
Our industry lost an icon this week. He was the quintessential entrepreneur, a true yachtsman, a generous philanthropist, and a good friend. He...
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It's a 2-way packet data transfer. Officially Inmarsat C https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inmarsat-C
I would add MF/HF radio to your equipment list. But if you decide against it, perhaps consider SATC.
You also want to make sure that the shaft seal has cooling water, since the shaft will be turning. Many boats have a crossover to allow the...
I'm not sure what "flotilla" means in this context. But I travel extensively. I have a bank account in my home country, and use a credit card that...
Good luck with this fight. I've spent days and days on the phone with them, reaching senior levels of management. I've been able to successfully...
Are you talking about for determining right of way? A vessel is only considered under sail if it is truly sailing. Although it rarely happens, and...
