[Rhodes22-list] Hum, Carol said, "...

[Dana]

When I chartered the 3800, the largest boat I could put on my resume was a 32 mono.  During the reservation process, they said I would need a "friendly skipper" for a day.  But the people managing the dock were only concerned with casting me off.  I insisted that I have a skipper even if for only a little while.  They drummed someone up, but were clearly annoyed.  Having the skipper for an hour was definitely helpful.  Within a few minutes, he showed me how to best maneuver using the engines, especially when approaching a mooring ball.  After that, we were on our way.

--- On Tue, 11/11/08, Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu> wrote:
From: Lowe, Rob <rlowe at vt.edu>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hum, Carol said, "...
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 5:48 PM

Ben,
Well, for me to "qualify", I filled in an on-line form:

http://www.moorings.com/Chartering/newtochartering/HowDoIQualify.aspx

Within an hour, I got an email back saying I was approved for up to a 41
footer.  As Dana indicated, they are in the business of renting boats
and I expect you could talk them into almost anything. - rob



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of ben
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 12:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hum, Carol said, "...

What does it mean to be "qualified?"  I did a Moorings charter in the
BVIs
-- a single hull beneteau in the 42' range, I think.  If I remember
correctly, the qualification check was something like this:

Woman at desk:  You know how to sail?

Me:  Uh, yes.

Woman:  Then bring it back in one piece, mon.


Ben S.


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