(JAXAshby) wrote in message ...
A friend of mine based in the British Virgin Islands
does a number 'deliveries' such as that but gets paid
around $1K - $1.5K US per week PLUS expenses.

$200/day, plus expenses, door to door.

I was asking around for somebody to help me sail a 45 ft boat back
from BVI to florida. I am a very experience sailor, this is the second
boat I will own and I have been sailing for 20 years. So I am the
captn and I just need a pair of hands to let me sleep. This might be
a one week trip, and was told that it would be relatively easy to fing
some one for $1000 plus expenses.
In your case I think they would consider this a "delivery". Many
deliveries are made with the owner on board sharing in the work. This
does not make it cheaper.
In addition if you expect them to give you sailing lessons, this would
be extra.
I think that it will be difficult to find somebody who can take
responsibility of the boat and expect them to do it for free. Since
you don't know how to sail nobody will accept that you can
responsibility for the boat.

On 11 Aug 2004 23:25:20 -0700, (Rolf) wrote:

I was asking around for somebody to help me sail a 45 ft boat back
from BVI to florida. I am a very experience sailor, this is the second
boat I will own and I have been sailing for 20 years. So I am the
captn and I just need a pair of hands to let me sleep. This might be
a one week trip, and was told that it would be relatively easy to fing
some one for $1000 plus expenses.

That sounds reasonable for a deckhand and watchstander. The problem
comes in when you have somebody waiting with you for a weather window
or a diesel mechanic at $150 a day plus meals. Having been the
recipient of such largesse on occasion, I can only say, "Thanks!" In
the OP's case, I'd might insist on being there for provisioning and
boat prep anyway.

In your case I think they would consider this a "delivery". Many
deliveries are made with the owner on board sharing in the work. This
does not make it cheaper.

In my case, it makes me reluctant to take the job. An inexperienced
hand on a crossing is not much of an asset. Might even be a net
liabilty. Also, if you keep having to replay the "You're the owner,
but I'm the captain!" discussion every time there's a decision to be
made, it gets old.

In addition if you expect them to give you sailing lessons, this would
be extra.
I think that it will be difficult to find somebody who can take
responsibility of the boat and expect them to do it for free. Since
you don't know how to sail nobody will accept that you can
responsibility for the boat.

Right. I'd add one word though, just for clarity. I think that it
will be difficult to find somebody *competent* who can take
responsibility of the boat and expect them to do it for free. You can
sometimes find someone looking for a ride home or an adventure.
Whether you'll be glad to have them aboard after a week or so is a
different question.

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I am not sure what you are saying, rolf. What I am saying is if you want my
services, it is $200/day from the time my feet hit the tarmac to the time I
head out to the airport on the way back, plus expenses. I'm a good guy, Rolf,
for most won't do a delivery with the owner onboard.

A friend of mine based in the British Virgin Islands
does a number 'deliveries' such as that but gets paid
around $1K - $1.5K US per week PLUS expenses.

$200/day, plus expenses, door to door.

I was asking around for somebody to help me sail a 45 ft boat back
from BVI to florida. I am a very experience sailor, this is the second
boat I will own and I have been sailing for 20 years. So I am the
captn and I just need a pair of hands to let me sleep. This might be
a one week trip, and was told that it would be relatively easy to fing
some one for $1000 plus expenses.
In your case I think they would consider this a "delivery". Many
deliveries are made with the owner on board sharing in the work. This
does not make it cheaper.
In addition if you expect them to give you sailing lessons, this would
be extra.
I think that it will be difficult to find somebody who can take
responsibility of the boat and expect them to do it for free. Since
you don't know how to sail nobody will accept that you can
responsibility for the boat.

"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
I am not sure what you are saying, rolf. What I am saying is if you want
my
services, it is $200/day from the time my feet hit the tarmac to the time
I
head out to the airport on the way back, plus expenses. I'm a good guy,
Rolf,
for most won't do a delivery with the owner onboard.


** You got that right. I had to laugh at one story my buddy told.
The owner tried to leave our harbour one fall with a cheaper 2nd rate
'captain'. They ran aground before clearing the port. They limped back in
and my buddy was hired for the job on the following weeks departure. Seems
the owner thought he knew more than Vic, and after numerous heated
arguments, Vic threatened to lock the owner up in his cabin.
More trouble on the way back in the spring. After a rash of bad luck, storm
damage etc Vic arrived in Halifax with the boat. The owner blamed Vic for
the trouble and refused to reimburse him for out of pocket emergency
repairs. Vic went to see a lawyer friend and threatened seizure of the boat
if he wasn't paid. The hostile owner was boxed in and had to pay up after
the lawyer informed him that the damages would multiply if full blown legal
action was taken.

(JAXAshby) wrote:
I am not sure what you are saying, rolf. What I am
saying is if you want my services, it is $200/day from
the time my feet hit the tarmac to the time I head out
to the airport on the way back, plus expenses. I'm a
good guy, Rolf, for most won't do a delivery with the
owner onboard.

Approximately how many days does it take to sail half way
around the world, say from San Diego, CA to Singapore or
Thailand ?

And don't you need at least two people to sail safely ?