A few months ago we did some training with a family aboard their new this 42 foot Beneteau Swift Trawler in VA. Now we are asked to relocate her from Great Bridge VA to Charleston SC. […]
We live in Florida but are in New Jersey when we get the call from a doctor in Louisiana about a trawler training trip in Virginia. After a quick review of our handy dandy atlas we can easily rearrange our schedule to help these new boat owners. An entire family wants to transition from a trailer boat to their first cruising boat….owners Jacque & Trish with two of their kids Nick and Elise along with grandparents Dave & Mona. […]
The Shakedown Cruise. What is it and why do we recommend it before going cruising? […]
Another day in paradise…well, we think Florida qualifies for that title. We are ready for a two-day Trawler Training trip aboard Sandy Hook with Claudia and Ken of Phoenix, AZ and Christine Alhambra, Managing Editor of Passagemaker Magazine. Welcome aboard hors d’oeuvres and an air conditioned saloon are set for our afternoon arrivals. […]
What a pleasure and adventure working with this passionate couple during our Trawler Training cruise! We welcome John & Tricia aboard to a sumptuous steak dinner on the aft deck. This bright and eager couple have really done their homework and come ready to learn. During our first evening together we exchange more questions and answers than many seasoned sailors can fathom. […]
Here’s an oldie but a goodie, first published back in New Orleans in the local boating rag, PONCHARTRAIN – written under Chris’ pseudonym Gunther P Schwartz…GPS. Even in the late 1990s Chris was teaching through his writing. Although this trip is many years ago and some of the landmarks are washed away from Katrina it still holds the foundations for locking as well as a few pointers about boating in general….enjoy! […]
Who Dat! We are aboard a Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 helping the owners relocate from Charleston to Stuart, FL as the Saints go marching in to victory as SUPERBOWL winners! […]
Dreaming about doing the Loop? Is your dream giving you nightsweats… with more systems and more boat than you thought it would be? With Captain Chris Yacht Services you’ll wake up to a bright new sunny day aboard your DREAM BOAT. Our specialty is teaching new owners all about their new yacht – docking techniques, learning about on board marine systems and getting you comfortable caring for everything in your engine room space. […]
The owners of this fine cruising yacht have never made an extended non stop ocean voyage. Captain Chris Yacht Services specializes in this type of hands-on training and offers off shore experience as well as serving as extra crew when a long trip is planned. […]
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