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Where to Find Boat Captain Training Courses in Maryland

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Boat Captain Training Courses in Maryland

By Connie Motz, MarineFuel.com

When you’re looking for boat captain training courses in Maryland, a great resource for information is the marine directory website called CharterNet.com. From their home page, choose schools and lessons, then on the country of your choice, in this case, the United States followed by Maryland, and you’ll be presented with a concise list of businesses and schools that provide boat captain training courses in Maryland.

A list of training providers for approved National Maritime Center (NMC) courses for all states can also be found on the United States Coast Guard (USCG) website which provides a monthly updated PDF file available for download.

But before we look at individual schools, let’s take a look at the general requirements for taking a boat captain training course in Maryland, or any other state. An applicant must be at least 18 years of age, must provide detailed information on any past/present DUI/DWI alcohol or drug charges, felony arrest record, use of narcotics, and as to whether or not their driver’s license has ever been revoked or suspended. Additional requirements for training include a physical examination, drug test, a first aid card/CPR certification, and a Social Security card along with photo identification. You must also be able to prove that you have operated a vessel for one year with at least 3 months of that in the last 3 years.

The most common boat captain training is for a Charterboat Captain’s License officially known as an Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV); the OUPV is sometimes referred to as the 6 Pack License or 6 Passenger license which allows a captain to operate a boat of up to 65’ with a gross limitation of 100 tons. The OUPV training takes seven full days to complete; this can be followed by a two day upgrade to a Masters License which would then allow a captain to carry more than 6 passengers onboard a ship.

With thirty years of USCG licensing experience, 3B’s Captain School in Westminster, MD, provides a traveling school for those wishing to take boat captain training courses. Advance registration is required; the tuition for the OUPV course is USD $795 which includes a study guide, all materials, charts and the Coast Guard test. 3B’s Captain School also allows unlimited retakes for a one year period.

Charter Captain Courses of Cambridge, MD, offers the 56-hour OUPV course for a fee of USD $900 with a 90% passing success rate. A 24-hour upgrade course to the Master 100 Tons is also offered for a fee of $300. The Community College of Baltimore County also offers OUPV boat captain licensing through day or evening instruction at a cost of $769 which include fees and tuition; Master’s upgrade training is also available for $269.

Choose wisely as some captain training schools, may not include additional fees such the Coast Guard fees of $100 for evaluation along with $45 for license issuance. Once an OUPV license has been obtained, additional boat captain training courses in Maryland are available for commercial assistance towing, auxiliary sail which allows a captain to operate a sailboat with paying passengers, and a 4-hour course to obtain a marine radio operator’s permit.

Sources:
United States Coast Guard
3B’s Captains School.com
Charter Captain Courses
Community College of Baltimore County
CharterNet.com

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JamesList.com Yacht Charter Service

Monday, March 15th, 2010

JamesList.com, among other features, offers an online yacht charter service catalog…

Visitors can view yacht charter prices, locations, and photographs on JamesList.com’s yacht charter service. For example, the “Perini Navi Antara” sailing yacht costs a mere $150 thousand per week. It features a jacuzzi, exercise equipment, satellite Internet access, and a barbecue, among other amenities. At last check, the site had 141 yacht charter service listings. Some show the price, other prices remain available only upon request.

Clicking on a yacht image reveals detailed information and numerous interior photos. It also shows a list of charter prices in different currencies, including U.S. dollars, Australian dollars, euros, pounds, and rubles. Users may contact the yacht owner through a form on the yacht details page, or by telephone. Some of the listings provide fax numbers as well. Many of the yachts are based in Florida, the Caribbean, or Western Europe.

JamesList.com also has blog posts about individual yachts for sale or charter (and other expensive boats) under its “James Spotting” heading. They tend to focus upon unusual or otherwise unique vessels, such as a tugboat converted into a luxurious yacht, a speedboat that can travel at up to 250 miles per hour, or a 63.5 million euro megayacht named after Red Square. JamesList accompanies each article with fairly large, high-quality photographs.

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If you want to add a yacht on JamesList.com’s yacht charter service listings, you must be a broker or dealer. The site charges a monthly fee in exchange for as many approved listings as the seller wants to post. Unlike with eBay and similar sites, there is no extra cost to add more photos to a listing. Potential sellers need to complete the JamesList dealer application to seek the approval required to post yachts and other items on the site. It is relatively short.

JamesList is rather popular, at least among people interested in luxury products and services. Quantcast.com and Alexa.com both give it high popularity rankings; they estimate that more people use it than Lamborghini.com, Oceanfast.com.au, Patek.com, TrinityYachts.com, PacificYachting.com, or YachtingMagazine.com, among other sites. According to JamesList, over two-hundred thousand “potential buyers” around the world visit the site monthly.

If you need to buy fuel for a yacht, the cost is not insignificant. MarineFuel.com’s Fuel Bid Desk service lets yacht operators (and other large fuel buyers) purchase fuel at competitive wholesale prices, often producing an approximate 45 percent savings. The service requires a MarineFuel.com Gold Membership, which is free for the first month and only costs $11.63-13.29 per month. The Fuel Bid Desk Service is available in the U.S. and the Caribbean.

JamesList.com also lists high-end cars, helicopters, jets, and other vehicles for sale or rent. It features a watch sales section as well.

SOURCES:
1. JamesList.com
2. Alexa.com
3. Quantcast.com

Tags: charter, yacht charter service, yachting, yachts
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Cruising Along on a Majorca Yacht Sailing Holiday

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Imagine embarking on a Majorca yacht sailing holiday off the sunny coast of Spain. A typical day consists of 70°F weather with mild winds that are perfect for sailing. Add in white sand beaches, endless swimming coves with clear turquoise waters, quaint beachside restaurants, and you’ve got the perfect Majorca (or Mallorca) yacht sailing holiday.

Cruising Along on a Majorca Yacht Sailing Holiday“The Beneteau 47 was everything we expected...we had excellent winds and the weather was kind to us. Again many thanks, yours Martyn” ~ Costa del Sol, Inter Yacht Charter – May 2007“I would like to thank you on behalf of all of us for the way you welcomed us on our recent (Mallorca) charter. All the staff we met were very helpful and friendly. The boat was beautifully presented, extremely comfortable and very well equipped. I can assure you that we will be booking again and that I will have no hesitation recommending you to my sailing chums." ~ Ian Hollier – Charter Mallorca“We sailed along the south side of the island and spent about half time on anchorage. A. Frestad & Family, Sweden” ~ Mallorca, Inter Yacht Charter - August 2006More Majorca yacht sailing holiday testimonials...."...a very big thank you to all for making our time in Mallorca so enjoyable. Your attention to detail and your friendliness really made a difference. The details such as airport transfers and provisions on board were great... You certainly have perfected the art of client satisfaction!" ~ Tina Morris – Charter Mallorca“We would all like to thank you for a great charter holiday. We had a fab time on the Tripitaka. She was fun and responsive to sail, and equipped very well. We especially appreciated your efforts to make everything run smoothly (including the weather!) and it was very comforting to know we could contact you at any time during the charter to check local weather conditions or to discuss any boat queries. I'm sure we'll return to Mallorca at some point and will definitely come to you again to charter.” Judith, Rebecca, & Andy – Mallorca Yacht CharterCruising Along on a Majorca Yacht Sailing Holiday

The Mediterranean island of Majorca offers 341 miles of coast to explore and over 50 secluded bays. Enjoy sailing to the bustling fishing villages of Andratx, Soller, or Pollensa to the north; worthwhile stops around the island include Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Cala d’Or, Cala Llombars, Magaluf, Palma Nova, and Palma de Mallorca Bay.

Whether you sail your own catamaran or sailboat (sailing license required) or rent a vessel from a charter company, you’ll find a host of options for marinas and mooring along with opportunities to scuba dive, water ski, wind surf, or sunbath along the Spanish coastline. If you’ll be sailing off Majorca during the summer months, it’s advisable to book mooring reservations in advance; provisions and fuel can be purchased at the many well-stocked marinas along your sailing route.

With 300 days of sunshine per year, you’ll almost be guaranteed that your Majorca yacht sailing holiday will be smooth sailing all the way.

Sources:
Turespaña (Spain Tourism)
Inter Yacht Charter
Charter Mallorca
Mallorca Yacht Charter
Spanish Association of Marine Resorts

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Portinatix by qbird

Tags: beach, catamaran, charter, holiday, majorca, mallorca, mediterranean, restaurants, sailing, scuba dive, spain, yacht
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Bareboat Yacht Charter in Newport, Rhode Island

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Newport Harbor, Rhode Island

Connie Mottz, Marinefuel.com News
September 10, 2009

Following is some helpful information if you’re looking to rent a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, home to the prestigious America’s Cup yacht race.

But first, what is a bareboat yacht charter? A bareboat charter is the rental of a vessel with no crew nor any provisions supplied during the time of the rental. Provided you have a qualified skipper, it’s a very economical way to rent a yacht that has become increasingly popular in the last ten years.

Renting a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, the ‘sailing capital of the world,’ is a sailor’s dream come true with a coastline that spans over 400 miles. Established by the British in 1639, this historic port is within easy sailing distance of Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Elizabeth’s Island, Long Island Sound, Block Island, Narragansett Bay, and Castle Bay.

While you’re still on land, not to be missed Newport sightseeing includes the many registered historic landmarks including colonial homes and mansions, art galleries, delicious fresh seafood restaurants and shopping along the wharfs in Newport Harbor, and an array of vineyards and museums.

Back to the sea and within 75 miles of Newport, there are over 75 destinations to sail to. Bareboat Sailing Charters conveniently presents five sample sailing itineraries that include seafaring excursions to Menemsha Basin, Jamestown Island, Cuttyhunk, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Cape Cod, Sag Harbor, Fishers Island, Shelter Island, Greenport to Montauk, and everything in between. Yacht rentals on the New England coast typically run from June 1 to September 31 each year.

Bareboat Sailing Charters offers a variety of yachts available for charter ranging from a 40’ Lavezzi catamaran to a gorgeous Jeanneau 54 that can accommodate eight. Rates for a 7-day rental that starts at 5:00 p.m. on a Friday and ends the following Friday at 12:30 p.m. start at $3,300 and range up to $6,500. This bareboat charter includes a 10’ dinghy with motor, basic linens, insurance, and taxes, while the rest is up to you.

Alden Yachts Charters offers the world-famous Alden Yacht 44 as a bareboat yacht charter in Newport. Touted as one of the ‘world’s best sailboats,’ the Alden Yacht 44 offers impeccable craftsmanship along with state-of-the-art electronic equipment such as radar, depth, sound, GPS, CD stereo, and DVD player. This bareboat charter also includes a dinghy with motor, basic linens including towels and bedding, charts and maps, plus a galley with all basis outfittings.

Sun Management Group represents a private owner in offering a bareboat yacht charter in Newport featuring a French Beneteau Oceanis 400 which accommodates eight guests. This bareboat charter includes Raymarine electronics, kitchen essentials, dinghy with motor, and a gas barbecue. The weekly charter rate for this vessel is $3,350.

Whether you sail to Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth or Charlestown, and no matter which yacht you choose, a bareboat yacht charter in Newport, Rhode Island, is sure to be a vacation that will be smooth sailing all the way. For more information, see Visit Rhode Island.

Sources:
Bareboat Sailing Charters
Alden Yachts Charters
GoNewport.com
Visit Rhode Island.com
Sun Management Group

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