Someone(s) to join me for 2-6 weeks of a 6-week cruise to the Bahamas beginning in June 2005.
Experience needed:
I enjoy teaching sailing and require no previous expereince. However, an ability to rough it a bit and live in close quarters with others is essential.
The Boat:
Manta is a 1981, Telstar Trimaran (8M). She is 26-feet LOA, fast and roomy for a boat her size. Most living is in the main saloon which has 6-foot standing headroom The V-birth has been converted to a roomy head and storage area. She is basically equipped with CD player/stereo, autopilot, depth, VHF, ice box, etc.
About me:
I've been having people crew with me in the Bahamas, Florida and Great Lakes on my previous boat for about the past 8 years. I enjoy teaching, am fairly laid back and definately not the Captain Bly type. I can easily solo Manta, so there is not much pressure on crew. I've been teaching a sailing class yearly for the past 6 years or so.
The Bahamas.
Easily accessible from Florida, the Bahamas are an excellent choice for someone with no or limited cruising expereince. I tend to prefer anchoring out, snorkeling and finding hidden places to marinas and bigger towns.
Cost/expectations:
I expect crew to help with the day to day operations of the boat and contribute towards food, fuel and water. Count on about $15-20/day plus what ever you may wish for meals & drinks ashore, souveniers, etc.
