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Let’s say a group of four sailing friends from the States fly off to the U.S. B.V.I.’s for a week-long wonderful charter of a 42 foot monohull, touring islands and discovering legends. It sounds perfect, right? How could it go wrong? Exactly 8 days later, the group arrives home. One had just a so-so time, and the rest had a terrible time. Why? Captain Fred gives you some things to consider that may just save your chartering experience.

I had already bought (during Escrow) a Newport 30 sailboat and a 12 foot inflatable.  I replaced the gas engine in the Newport with a small diesel,  a month later I was an official entry in the Long Beach to Cabo San Lucas Sailboat race.   I am now officially retired at the age of [...]