We came to trawler school with no boating experience. The only boats we have owned in the last 30 years are two 9′ plastic kayaks. We wanted to try trawler school to see if we liked this type of life style and if so, to gain enough expertise to be able to bareboat a trawler charter on our next adventure by ourselves. The answer is “YES”, we can and we had a great time cruising these beautiful waters of the Florida Keys with Captain Bob.

Yes we learned enough about handling the trawler and getting from here-to-there, and also dealing with all the boat traffic. We will definitely consider a self-charter vacation in the future.

Many thanks to Captain Bob…
He is knowledgeable, funny, organized and a fine shipboard chef. The guest quarters are spacious and very comfortable aboard the Miami Mermaid. There was plenty of time at the lovely anchorage to enjoy and a laid back boating experience.