Glenn,
Thanks for that as well. I've been chartering for the best part of 20 years
so I've got the packing thing pretty well figured out. I'm sure others
reading could well learn though. Also, PART of my crew doesn't take orders
well, visa-vi(sp?) clothing options.
All of my charter experience has been on the great lakes and western
Florida, except the one trip to the Virgin Islands. My original question was
posted because I've finally figured out that it's better to learn from
other's successes than from my own mistakes.
Ray


"Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message
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BF wrote:
Thanks again Glenn,
A hard copy of your message is going into the sailing folder right now.
I'm hoping to put together a trip this Nov. I'll give BVIYC a shout and
see
if they have any boats available. Since Nov is still lowish season,
should
be do-able.
So far as speed vs. comfort, I'm old and need all the comfort I can get.
Ray

One more thing for the folder. The mistake that almost everyone makes
is to over pack. On out first couple of trips we brought back more than
half the cloths unworn. If it won't all fit in a medium size back pack
it is to much. In our crew you now are allowed:

1) Large amount of SPF15.
2) one light weight long sleeve shirt and long pants in case you forget
to use #1.
3) Two pair fast drying shorts. Columbia fishing shorts are great.
(Tilleys stay wet to long and will give you butt rash.)
4) Several baithing suits.
5) One Tee shirt per day.
6) One golf shirt for "dress occasions"
7) One pair of deck sandals or shoes (manditory)
8) One beer can coozy.
socks and underwear optional (one set for every two days max)
Female crew members are allowed one sun dress for evening wear.

I have trouble with to much sun so I wear a light weight long sleeve
cotton shirt and wash it when the crew complains about the smell. :-)

--
Glenn Ashmore

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