BaySail Chesapeake
Ed Hamilton and Co.'s "Trial resume form"
From Jere Lull on the
rec.boats.cruising newsgroup:
[Re: ASA certification ... is welcomed with open arms ... is also
a lot cheaper out of the hole, as they will often discount and or waive
damage deposits. ...:]
NOT! in our experience. They don't waive damage deposits, though sometimes you
can choose another option, but that was always available by the charterer's
option. The only discounts Catamaran Charters and the Moorings recognize are
recent repeat business.
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No, the primary certification is a check that doesn't bounce.
Luckily, the BVI are so easy that it doesn't really matter. You can see where
you're going, the landmarks are fairly distinct, and the bottom is usually
tough to find with the keel.
BUT if the charter company "comps" the checkout captain's cost for a future
charter or offers the checkout as part of the charter, take the offer! Our
pages and the various cruising guides will tell you what things were like a
couple of years ago, but local knowledge will be far more topical: what
parties are "hot" while you're down, what reefs are particularly spectacular,
what anchorages or restaurants shouldn't be missed. You'll want to return, so
future comps aren't likely to be lost. You'll simply have to make sure the
captain is well-fed while he/she is onboard -- rarely a problem.
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From Glenn Ashmore on the
rec.boats.cruising newsgroup:
I have an ASA certificate and I can tell you it don't mean beans at Moorings,
BVIYC, TMM or N/S. You still have to put up the deposit or buy insurance.
The thing it does do for you is give you a degree of confidence so you can
enjoy your vacation. When you first take the responsibility for a 30,000
pound, $250,000 boat, there is a certain pucker factor that is not conducive to
adjusting to "island time". The ASA course helps you get over that by the time
you clear the jetty.
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From Vic DeMattia on CompuServe's Sailing Forum:
FWIW, I have a boat in a charter fleet and am an active charter broker. ...
The charter companies have a pretty low regard for
any "official" bareboat certification, as the quality of the experience varies
widely from school to school and student to student. For example, if you had
a "helm hog" in your class, you just plain didn't get much helm time.
If the charter company isn't comfortable letting you sail away in someone's
$100-400k boat, they will request (actually demand) that you take a captain
aboard. That costs $75/day in the BVI now [1996]. These guys are great company,
great tour directors, and superb sailors. For $75 or at the most $150, you
get the royal treatment and the best hands-on education you can probably find.
... skip school and get a captain for a day if you or the
charter company want reassurance.
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From Paul Martin on the
alt.sailing newsgroup:
The charter companies will ask what experience you have and based
on that info and what you can demonstrate when you arrive at the boat,
may suggest you take a hired captain aboard for a day or two of your
charter. These are usually pretty nice guys/gals who have experience in
your particular charterboat and also in the area you plan to sail. They
are always fun to have aboard as well as useful (like staying aboard
while you go ashore for dinner if security is questionable) and in many
cases can make all the difference between a 'good' charter and a 'great'
charter. They generally know where the most fun places to go are and
how to avoid the crowds and can get you involved with the local
ambiance if that is what you want. Most of them are doing it as much
for the fun of meeting new people as for the money. And sure, it seems
like they are getting a free ride and paid good money, PLUS TIP, but
like I said, they are usually worth the cost.
And yes, I've been one.
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From Bob Diamond on Boating Review Message Board:
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... Overseas charter companies do not require certification but you
will have to complete a resume listing your experience before you
can charter without also taking on one of their skippers.
They would like to see years of experience with you in charge including
sailing (preferably chartering) on boats similar to what you want to charter
in cruising situations similar to what they have to offer. ...
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