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Nothing can make me feel better
I want to thank all of the fine people that I have met who booked
trawler charters with us as a result of visiting our web site and
responding to our e-mails. The results, and the friendships, are most
gratifying.
Life aboard a trawler in south Florida is about as good as it can get,
but when people charter and travel with us and have a good time and
write back to tell us -- well, nothing makes me feel better.
Testimonials
May 19th, 2012
I was Reluctant, My Husband was Gung-Ho 4-10-2012
This was an amazing way to learn about being on a boat. I was reluctant- my husband was gung-ho so we found Capt. Bob and scheduled our trip.
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A Confidence Builder
Now it is not "I think I can" but "I can!"
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The Perfect Birthday Present
Jeff is extremely impressed that you taught me how to navigate, use a chart plotter and drive the "Miami Mermaid" under a bridge with another boat passing through as well.
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We accomplished everything we wanted
We have owned boats before and now wish we had met you first.
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Valuable Lessons Aboard the Miami Mermaid
Captain Bob gave us some valuable lessons on piloting a trawler.
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Thanks for showing us to stop & smell the roses
Dear Capt. Bob,
We had a fantastic experience with you on the Miami Mermaid. Thank you for giving us a real “hands-on” look at operating a trawler and navigating our way through the Intercoastal Waterway. We both feel like we learned so much. And we had fun, too! Thanks for showing us to stop & smell [...]
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Trawler School Charters: Learning the Art of Trawlering
This course was just what we needed to get a taste of what [trawlering] is, and what it is not, plus gaining the confidence to go to the next step of a bareboat charter.
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The Way to Self Confidence
One of the many benefits of Capt. Bob's training is that it greatly facilitated communications between Matilde & me (each of us has difficulty accepting instruction from the other).
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Cruising Southern Florida & Learning about Trawlers
Hey Bob,
Thanks for the birthday Mermaid & card – the cake, champagne and flowers weren’t bad either!! The weather was great and the food good. I know so much more now then I did then.
Sandra
An excellent introduction to Southern Florida waters and what a “Big Boat” experience is all about. Boca Chita was a [...]
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Trawler School Review from August 11, 2011
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!
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We own a 33’ cruiser Inc and would like to buy a trawler. Trawler School was our ticket for a chance to try a trawler out & at the same time receive the correct training in seamanship and navigation. We cannot begin to tell you how Captain Bob makes learning a pleasure. It is so simple and up front we learned more in 3 days than 4 years cruising on our power boat. By the way, we are selling ASAP and going into a trawler that only burns 3 gals an hour. With the price of fuel now a days we are like most people and staying at the dock.
This was not only educational but for the first time we bonded on the fly bridge and Captain Bob helped us work as a team, navigating from one beautiful anchorage to another & on our own! The captain’s home made cooking with candle lite dinners every night & soft music was so romantic. It was like a 2ND honeymoon. All we can say it was the best money we spent in a long time. Also the inside information we learned from Captain Bob on buying & finding the right trawler for what we want to use it for will save us time and money. His experience both selling trawlers and writing the ABC’s of Trawling buying book was just a huge bonus for us.
We both like to work out and the Captain runs every morning so we got our daily walk in and also worked out on the Miami Mermaid's gym. It is nice to find out how to keep in shape while staying aboard. Oh Yea, did we tell you of what a good time we had? The worst part of or trip was saying good bye to the Captain. I’m sure he’ll be hearing from us when it becomes time to buy our dream come true trawler. Once again we'd like to thank you Captain Bob
Captain Bob,We would like to report that your trawler school has changed our lives.Before trawler school it was the same old thing every day. Get up, read the Vero Beach paper, drink coffee, walk on the beach, go out to dinner...... the same old thing, day in and day out. Now we start our day with Yacht World and Trawler Buy Sell. We've put our house on the market and plan to run away to sea as soon as it's gone. We owe it all to you. Your school was great and your captainship was even better. You showed us how easy and fun being on a trawler can be.We would tell anyone who is considering buying a trawler to go to your school first. You're a great captain, teacher and host. Not to mention quite a cook.We hope to run into you and the Mermaid sometime soon !Paul and Sandi DeloreyVero Beach, Florida
AKA Captain Backpack and Sandi Storm
Captain Bob your Trawler School
was a great experience for my wife and myself to experience
navigation and handling the Miami Mermaid. Your school has helped
us make our final decision on the size and style of Trawler we
will pursue to purchase. Captain Bob your knowledge and
hospitality is excellent.
Ron and Sandy Reef
Merritt Island, Florida
Inspired Confidence
April 30, 2005
Marcia and I have talked about
owning a trawler for a while. But like most investments and
purchases, a hundred things run through your mind. Money, up keep,
space, insurance, all the things a home owner would think about plus
more. We decided to find a person that was willing to risk
everything to teach a couple of knuckleheads the ins and outs.
Finding the right person was not easy.
Captain Bob owner/operator put us
at ease with his good humor and easy going ways. After a few simple
questions, the Captain trusted me with his vessel and made me feel
very comfortable I had full control of the helm while underway, the
whole trip. The experience was great. I learned a lot. Trawler
School Charters added experience and confidence handling and owning
a trawler.
Thanks for the experience, the
hospitality and the friendship. If you are ever in my neighborhood
please stop by for the hospitality. We would be extremely upset if
you didn't.
Ken and Marcia Dodge
Redington Shores Florida
Promises Kept
Captain Bob,
Your web site promises “We keep it simple. We will present
information on the fundamentals of trawlers in a relaxed atmosphere, on board,
as we cruise. This is your chance to take charge of the helm and
receive
practical experience. This is a hands on clinic for trawler
lovers or
those simply interested in learning more about trawlers.”
This was exactly what we were looking for, since we thought we
might
like cruising on a trawler but had no real world experience and a
thousand questions. How comfortable was cruising? How big a boat
was
needed? Was a used boat realistic? What about engine
maintenance?
What about piloting and navigation? Your Trawler School Charters
program sounded like it would help answer our questions.
The Miami Mermaid and the charter were everything you promised.
We had
a wonderful time in a very relaxed atmosphere while learning the
fundamentals of cruising on a trawler. We learned about trawler
types,
surveys, contracts, engine maintenance and refurbishing a
previously
owned boat. We reviewed cruising guides and books on boat and
engine
maintenance. We piloted the Mermaid using the charts,
chartplotter and
autopilot. We familiarized ourselves with marine electrical and
sanitation systems. We anchored out and learned that sleeping on
board
is NOT a problem. In between all this, you feed us excellent
lunches,
elegant candlelit dinners and showed first-rate DVD movies. We
could not
have asked for a better cruise.
Thank you very much for providing such a satisfying experience
that was
both educational and relaxing. The Trawler School Charter is
a great idea and has our complete support.
John and Mary Jane Grabowski
Wausau, WI
You gave us the confidence !
Dear Captain Bob,
Thanks for being the perfect host and captain for our boating
adventure!
When we planned this trip we were interested in building on our
boating knowledge, but we also wanted a relaxing vacation in the
Florida Keys.
You showed us a great time and were willing to tailor the training to
our needs.
Three days on the Miami Mermaid
Our three days on the Miami Mermaid fit the bill perfectly! We
had a chance to experience trawler living in beautiful settings,
learned about anchoring out, piloting a boat, plus got lots of advice
on what to look for when we take the plunge and buy our own trawler.
Our few days with you gave us the confidence to know that we can
captain our own boat someday.
PS. The food was great, too!
You showed us a great time and were willing to tailor the training to
our needs.
Thanks again!
P. S. The food was great too!
(We will send pictures soon)
Mike and Andi Loney
Silver Spring, MD
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