[net.rec.boat] Bareboat Sailing Charters

dak@ihuxn.UUCP (Dave Krunnfusz) (09/13/84)

Does anyone out in netland have any information regarding
bareboat sailing charters in the Carribean? Specifically:

	- Any good/bad recommendations of charter services and areas
	  to sail to
	- when is the best time to go 
	- what qualifications must one have as a sailor to charter a 
	  bareboat
	- how do charter services verify your qualifications
	  (There is no intend upon deceiving a charter service, just
	   interested in knowing if they will require a demonstration
	   of sailing skill regardless of stated qualifications or
	   if there is some certification that can be obtained before
	   flying south)
	- is it best to get provisions with the boat or buy your own

Thanks in advance for your help.  Please feel free to offer other
advice not specifically asked for as we are new to this game.

Thanks
Dave K.