Ahoy Captain Bob, May 4 — 8 2015We learned a lot in such a short time. We were able to practice the skills needed to successfully & safely own a trawler. Others should know to take your class before buying a trawler. There is so much to buying a trawler, that if we did buy it most likely would have been the wrong model and size, it would have been a nightmare we would have to live with. Thanks for a memorable and enjoyable week.
Greg & Mary
Hughesville, TN
We Like it Slow
Hi Captain. Ap
ril 29 — May 2. 2015 Wow! We learned a lot in three days. Captain Bob is so knowledgable about trawlers, he gave us so much important information, such as, what is the next step, how to be on our own, all the steps on finding a charter company, and what to look for and expect chartering before buying. The chartering will enable us to check out another model and size trawler. We will be much more informed doing it this way before we pursuing our trawler dreams.
We did learn on our trip that we did in fact enjoy slow cruising which is important to us.
Captain Bob your a very good cook.
Many Thanks
MARK & Ellen
Virginia beach, Virginia
The “Capt. Bob Approved” Tattoo
Captain,
We’re proud to be joining the ranks of the Trawler Scholars. I’m thinking of getting a tattoo that’s says Captain Bob approved. Sera and I learned an enormous amount in such a short time, we’ll be putting that knowledge to good use shortly when we start chartering by ourselves.
We are taking your advice and chartering a few times before we buy. The trip was a blast, the scenery was gorgeous, food was great. You, Wilma, Captain Know It All, Captain Otto &The Miami Mermaid did an outstanding job. We will be looking at single engine Trawlers after handling yours. (Something we thought we wouldn’t do. Seeing how graceful you were for a big man in the engine room was a deciding factor. )
I’m a very annoying passenger (in a car) along with my back seat driving. I felt much happier now knowing I won’t do the same on a Trawler.
Thank you very, very much
Hugh & Sara
Sarasota, Fl
Passage Through the Miami Shipping Lanes
Captain BobThanks so much for a great week of Trawler training, you helped our thoughts on buying vs chartering. Your insights on purchasing were excellent.
I now have much more confidence in navigating the waterways. Although our passage thru the Miami shipping lanes was scary at first, I would have no trouble doing it alone without hesitation.
Loved doing the docking lessons, you really keep it simple, it takes all the anxiety out of it. I can dock a 40′ blindfolded due to you!
Thanks for all the great food and friendship.
Captain I loved your music selection. We had such a good time. Have a safe trip to Boston.
Milt & Sally
Atlanta, Ga
We Gained Confidence
Captain Bob
Thanks for a very memorable time, we learned so much and feel very confident when we buy our trawler or motor yacht, we will be much more informed buyers after this trip.
Thanks also for all the hands on training. I have driven our 31′ fly bridge boat for years. Your training course gave us the confidence to go ahead and buy a larger boat.
Thanks for all the good times we shared together.
Best Regards
Mike & Debbi P
Jupiter, Fl.
Two Days FULL of Info
Hi Captain,
Wow, did we learn a lot in two days. Captain Bob is so knowledgable about trawlers and we recieved so much information on them. Perhaps our most important take a way info is to learn more about trawlering from chartering a few times before we buy. We will be more informed about the right model, size, single or twin, what equipment, so on, and so on.
The advice we received was well worth the cost and I’m sure it will save us time and lots of money.
On this trip we did learn that we liked the slow trawler cruising speed, which was very important, now we know we are ready to go. Captain Bob, you’re a very good cook.
Many Thanks
Mark & Ellen
Virginia Beach, VA
Small Boats and Big Boats are Night and Day
Captain Bob,
Wow! We learned a lot in such a short time- all the skills needed to own a Trawler. We have a couple of small boats and use them all the time, but this is the training needed for a larger boat, it is like night and day. Others should know to take your course before buying a trawler. If you’re not sure how, when or if to buy a trawler, the different models, sizes and equipment, whether to charter or buy. Trawler school will teach you and these are the classes to take, all wrapped up in a 3 day 4 night private course. Captain Bob, thanks for a memorable and enjoyable week. Mary and the Captain had lots of past memories to hash over, as Mary is an ex-Marine, Arrrrrrror
Gary & Mary
Hughesville, MD
You Put My Wife’s Fears to Rest
Captain Bob. March 22 — 27, 2015
What a great “All inclusive vacation/cruise. The destinations were unbelievable, your food was scrumptious, entertainment second to none. Even your blackish fish jokes were funny. And the train school was great…
All kidding aside, trawler school is a must for anyone considering the trawler lifestyle full time, or part time on bare boat charting for some. Your knowledge combined with Captain know it all (your chart plotter) is invaluable, the information all practicable & useful.
From the first anchorage in Hollywood along with the Hollywood beach boardwalk, to the last with that spectacular Miami skyline, the entire trip exceeded our expectations.
Best of all you put Sunshine’s (my wife) fears to rest. Have a great cruise up to Boston & the grand opening of the Boston Trawler School.
Thanks for the wonderful adventure.
John & Sunshine Kathy
Lowell MI
Short & sweet
Captain Bob March 16 — 20, 2015
You’re the best! Thanks so much for providing us with so much helpful information and hands on training. Thank you Captain Bob.
Barry & Elena
Nashville TN
Simple + Easy = Confidence
Captain Bob,
Thanks for all the practical insight and advice. You made it so simple and easy to understand. My wife and I feel like I can do trawling on my own, Lou
We now have lots of confidence! Great delicious and healthy meals, Jeanne
Good luck
Lou & Jeanne
Pleasant Point NJ