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Ask Captain Chris is a valuable service provided by husband and wife cruising coaches – Captains Chris and Alyse Caldwell.

Even before buying your dream boat, Captain Chris will guide you each step of the way. As cruising coaches we can help you define the mission of your boat, preview your potential perfect boat and even attend your sea trial as an advisor.  Then after purchase our goal is to build your cruising confidence. We will help you transition by taking the mystery out of all onboard systems, docking and anchoring. You will become more a confident boater when you practice navigation and other essential cruising skills with us.

Our video series can supplement the actual hands-on teaching or provide a foundation prior to boarding your boat. Training Videos will enhance your confidence- at your own pace, with or without a boat.

Stay informed by signing up to receive our newsletter. Learn about upcoming boating events, recent training trips we’ve been on and discover our 2-day Seminars Introduction to Boat Systems and Cruising 101 FUNdamentals.

Ask Captain Chris also provides Cruiser Consulting Services for the novice boater in person, by phone or FaceTime and continues to build your cruising confidence online, in class or onboard your boat anywhere. What better way to start Living the Dream!

Contact Captains Chris and Alyse at 772-205-1859 or email chris@askcaptainchris.com for more information.

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Communication while docking is essential. Many of our clients ask about using headsets or Marriage Savers as they’ve earned this nickname. […]

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What is a Looper? The Great Circle? How do I join?

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Want to learn more about joining the AGLCA – America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association, here’s how:

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Boats. What is the Perfect Boat…For You!

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How do I go about buying the right boat for me…for us? […]

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Cooking aboard. How do you prepare good food and enjoy dinner in a tiny cramped space. What about storage and refrigerated foods?

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We are from New Orleans let me say YES we are food snobs. We enjoy dining on china plates, silverware and with cloth napkins. And the food is equally important- fresh, cooked properly and wonderfully presented. […]

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Anchoring. I see you talk a lot about anchoring instead of marinas. How much does it cost and how do you know where to anchor?

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First of all you can anchor almost anywhere you do not impede marine traffic. Check your charts for popular areas and always consider the weather. And it is FREE! […]

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Pets. What do I do with my pet while I am cruising?

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Bring them along, of course! We have always had dogs and they are right there with us. […]

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