bvi captains log blog

But BUSY! Lots of yacht charter brokering go on in my world. I have found I really love sifting through the available boats for a particular group, figuring out which ones may suit them best. But, it can take time. I am sure a lot of brokers are QUICKER then me. I tend to have to go through about 6 different sites (at least) some password protected, some not, and then look at the forums for any interesting tidbits of gossip that may be around. Then I pick out the "first choices" and make sure i have all the links and details correct, which can mean more emails and looking, before giving that out to the potential yacht charter guest.
It took me about 3 hours last night to put together a larger quote. It is definitely much more work then just quickly handing over information and people hand back a check. No matter whether the charter is worth 1000.00 or $40,000. if often seems to be the same amount of work!

I love the personal aspect to it too, and I am really happy to put all my years of looking at these yachts going around in circles in the Caribbean to use.
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My mother is in the midst of being PO'ed at my father. Canada's health care can sometimes be slow for non essentials. For Practically a year he has had a MRI scheduled on his back for mid February. All travel plans were shoved around this. Mom wanted to go down south. Finally yesterday dad called and asked to be put on a cancellation list for a MRI. He was. Less then 24 hours later he received the call this morning to come in at noon. I don't need to tell you how long my mother had probably been suggesting he get on a cancellation list do I??
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Lisa tells me that customs was walking the docks yesterday grilling boats and people. IN our little out of the way marina no less!
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I have a fun blog entry coming up from Walkers pictures of Anegada and some unusual angles from Anegada. He took a lot of pictures out in his plane. 1243 of them to be exact. They even impressed me. So, you have to wait until I can do it right, with my comments, but here is a teaser...


For those who cannot wait to see the pictures and my pithy comments with them, you can sort through all 1243 of them yourselves here!

And just because a lot of people read this blog who don't read Promenade's here is the flyer for the summer specials that is coming into effect tomorrow!



That is right! Up to 10 guests for 7 nights, $17,990. between May 15th and Sept 1st, 2010. This includes: ships bar and all meals, cruising permits, National Park fees, all activities and toys as advertised on board.

Not Included: Crew Gratuity, SCUBA diving fees, A/C if requested overnight by charter guests, transportation to and fro the yacht.

This is for a full 7 nights and it cannot be prorated for under 7 nights!

I obviously don't know whether I am rambling or advertising on this blog today...Obviously a combination of both. The parental unit is taking us out this afternoon "somewhere" They would not tell me where. I am sure it has to do with food....as realistically, look at us all! Not like we go sit in the bar...