Calendar of Events
TrawlerFest University
This 2 day course will help you and your spouse learn to cruise together…with ease. Come down to SUNNY Florida just before TrawlerFest begins and practice what you’ve just been reading about! […]
Articles by Captain Chris Yacht Services
Two for Trawler Training
We first met Louise and Sean at the Stuart Boat Show in 2009…and again at TrawlerFest Fort Lauderdale and Anacortes WA and whew! We lost track of all the different boating seminars and trawler shows where we’ve learned and laughed together…But this time Sean isn’t part of the crew signed on for trawler training aboard SANDY HOOK. […]
Owner Training
Future Loopers Come Cruising
Already have a boat but want to learn a little more? We met this Florida couple in Rogersville Alabama at the AGLCA Fall Rendezvous. They recently moved up from a 31 foot boat to well over 40 feet and want to polish their cruising skills in anticipation of starting the loop. […]
Owner Training
Trawler Training with the Philadelphia Eagles
It’s snowing in the entire Northeastern United States, the airports are CLOSED and Jo & Kim, our Trawler Training guests are stuck in Philadelphia PA. With a single minded mission, this young couple hop in their four wheel drive SUV for a road trip to Florida. The blizzard even forces the Eagles Football game to be rescheduled and played on this couples new arrival date. […]
Newsletter
Cruising in Sunny Florida – Our Winter Wonderland!
Got Snow? We don’t…..
Galley Recipes
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Really! Pretzel Salad?? This is so much yummier than the name lets on! Just had a party with LOTS of boaters and this was such a hit…once we convinced the guys to try anything with SALAD in the title! Thanks to Judy Doucette for this festive fun dessert! The sweet and salty flavors are a perfect blend. […]
Galley Recipes
Puppy Chow
PUPPY CHOW? Not really food for doggies but your tail will be a-waggin’ when you taste this yummy people snack. Thanks to Jan from our Vero Beach Power Squadron for this terrific treat!
Seminars
Basic Knots
Did you just say- OH NO! Not KNOTS!
Do you know which knot is appropriate for every situation when you are boating? Captain Chris will teach you this lost skill of knot tying in a hands-on seminar. Which knots are best for long term dockage or just tying up to the fuel dock on a sunny day. Clove hitch, two half hitches, cleat knot, sheepshank and bowline are some of the more common knots we’ll cover. No experience is necessary to attend and it’s also a good refresher for salty dogs who have gotten a bit rusty. […]
Owner Training
Wind, Rain, Fog, Sunshine: Winter Solstice on the Waterways of Florida
Dave & Nancy are looking for their next adventure. This world traveling couple considered adding cruising to their list of life’s possibilities and we’re about to show them the ropes… […]