Captain Bob,
Being a long-time boater and boat-owner – starting off ironically in the Miami area in the 60’s & 70’s I thought I was “Mr. Know-it-all” when it came to boating!

Always dreaming of living on a boat nad exploring different parts of the world, while living in our home on the water. Now – how to convince my wife of almost 40 years? We married young – she was 19 and I was 21 … may take some outside help? After reading about Captain Bob and his “Miami Mermaid” in PassageMaker m agazine – I gave the Captain a call. Suffice it to say, we both learned a lot, ever after a life-time of boating experience!

Captain Bob filters out what you really need to know in a common-sense, not too techy fashion. Even if you’re not interested in living onboard a trawler (or for that matter any other floating home). We would highly recommend going onboard for the scenery, historical and entertainment value! My wife is now much more informed and confident regarding handling a large boat and the Captain’s method of “Hands-on” and “hands-off-do-it-yourself” teaching was terrific! She is just upset to learn she’s not the only “sunshine” on these cruises :-)! We could write a whole book on the places we visited and all that we learned. If you’re looking for a “final-solution” you will find it on the Miami Mermaid w/you Captain Bob!

Thanks again, Rudi (aka “The Flying Dutchman”) and Debbie

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