Sorry I didn't see this Steve - it was the was I had my browser set up for
displaying messages..

You've made many good points. I'm willing to "pay my dues". I'm more
interested in the activity than the money. Sure I am willing to crew first.
But I have had difficulty even finding how to tap into that.

Obviously, I've done some boating -- that is a requirement of getting the
license and maintaining it. In my case experience has been all sail, over
about 14 years on the waters of Lake Erie (home), the Chesapeake, and the
North Channel. In the summers my wife and I are both available and we do a
lot of live-a-board. I am not just a holiday boater.

Thanks for your comments and I certainly agree with what you've said.
Suggestions for how to become even crew would be welcome. Being retired I
can go anywhere at any time. I just don't know how to tap into the folks
that are doing this.

Terry




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"Terry" wrote in message
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I'm retired and recently got the 6 pak and Master's license. I'd like to
get

Ah! But what type of boat experience do you have?? Sail, Power? Size?
Type
of passages, coastal or offshore and in what crew position?? It's one
thing
to satisfy the USCG requirements and pass a written test, it's another to
satisfy the requirements of a private owner..

Most delivery skippers get their find deliveries by word of mouth, based
on
their reputation.. It might help to do some deliveries as a crew and a
referral from that skipper.

Brokers are another possibility for referrals..

You will also need a reliable source for a crew and serving as a crew a
few
time might provide this..

Bottom line: Do a good delivery, on-time, with no damage or unexpected
expense to owner and that happy owner will pass the word around.. Screw it
up and he will bad mouth you all over the waterfront.


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions