In order to secure a 'Bareboat Charter' you need someone who can actually sail (fancy that!). This summer the Captain received all his certification through the Humber Sailing School. So for anyone wondering how we're gonna get this vessel moving - rest assured - we have someone who knows what they're doing. The plan is he'll teach the boy and I while on the water. A few solid benefits -
1. We get to learn in the Caribbean, not Lake Ontario!
2. The boy (and I) will come back with a great new life skill (or at least a great 'life on a boat' skill). Let's face it, learning at any age is always a good thing. As for our homework, the interwebs has proven to be a fantastic resource, as has our newly developed library of recommended reading. We've talked with quite a few people who have done this more than a few times and the list is consistent. We also have a fishing guide so we can identify what is safe to eat. It's the Captain's dream to catch a Mahi Mahi - not entirely sure what we'll do with it...sushi anyone?
People often ask me if the kids are excited? Truth be told our 14 & 12 year olds are somewhat concerned over the lack of WIFI and our 6 year old is most excited about taking a taxi ride to the airport. Truth folks.
31 sleeps.
1. We get to learn in the Caribbean, not Lake Ontario!
2. The boy (and I) will come back with a great new life skill (or at least a great 'life on a boat' skill). Let's face it, learning at any age is always a good thing. As for our homework, the interwebs has proven to be a fantastic resource, as has our newly developed library of recommended reading. We've talked with quite a few people who have done this more than a few times and the list is consistent. We also have a fishing guide so we can identify what is safe to eat. It's the Captain's dream to catch a Mahi Mahi - not entirely sure what we'll do with it...sushi anyone?
People often ask me if the kids are excited? Truth be told our 14 & 12 year olds are somewhat concerned over the lack of WIFI and our 6 year old is most excited about taking a taxi ride to the airport. Truth folks.
31 sleeps.