Cruising the BVI: The Basics of Chartering
Mary Richter
You’ll wish you were already there as Mary covers choosing a reputable charter company, provisioning, routes and destinations for great sailing, snorkeling, and the perfect Caribbean vacation. Plus you’ll take home a great outline and resource guide. Mary has organized numerous sailing charters in both the US & British Virgin Islands and has updated her presentation with personal experience during the area’s ongoing recovery from horrific hurricanes.
Mary grew up sailing Sunfish in Wisconsin. After college she spent 12 years in Alaska. She delivered a new fishing boat 1800 miles and fished commercially on the Bering Sea. She has raced schooners in Gloucester, MA and raced on a 12- Meter with Gary Jobson in Portland Maine. Mary joined South Shore Yacht Club in 1997 and raced Tartan-10s until joining the Great Lakes 36 fleet and the crew of Rogue, a NM 36 in 2005. She started Fine Yacht finishing in 2002 and recently became a USCG Captain.
Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Mary grew up sailing Sunfish in Wisconsin. After college she spent 12 years in Alaska. She delivered a new fishing boat 1800 miles and fished commercially on the Bering Sea. She has raced schooners in Gloucester, MA and raced on a 12- Meter with Gary Jobson in Portland Maine. Mary joined South Shore Yacht Club in 1997 and raced Tartan-10s until joining the Great Lakes 36 fleet and the crew of Rogue, a NM 36 in 2005. She started Fine Yacht finishing in 2002 and recently became a USCG Captain.
Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced