Thank you for your interest in having me assist with your charter.   Having been in boating for most of my life, I can appreciate your desire for a sailing vacation.  There is nothing quite like spending time on the water.   Understandably, we are drawn to cruising and the cruising lifestyle.  However, as we all know, and as I quote my wife on this: 
" It can be a lot of work to have fun ! " 

My objective, therefore,  is to eliminate all the work and responsibility aspects of your charter and facilitate and promote the FUN aspects of your cruising vacation.

I am 50 years of age and married with two children.  My wife, Karen,  who is of Italian heritage, has shared with me the importance of food, wines and finding time for appetizers and hor 'doeuvres while at sea.  Our daughter, Stephanie, now age 17, and our son,  Ryan , age 14, both have been sailing with us since they were born,  yes,  the baby swing, and baby bottles have logged many a mile on our yachts over the years and consequently experience with children on boats at all age levels,  I have local knowledge and can plan everything from a fun afternoon to weeks of island hopping.   I have been a member of a few yacht clubs in the area and held various positions on the board of directors and have been involved in many club cruises and related marine activities.

I have charter experience in the Bahamas, Caribbean and Greece, and over 30 years of boating experience in Southern New England. Having owned over 6 vessels, both power and sail I hold a US Coast Guard Captain's License, Master of Auxiliary Sail and Motor Vessels up to 100 gross ton and authorized to engage in commercial towing assistance.  I possess both PADI and NAUI open water diver certifications.  

It is most important for me to assure that guests enjoy, relax and have fun on their cruises!