The best way to hone the skills you learn in our courses is to get back out on the water and practice, practice practice. We now offer an opportunity to sail as much as you want on one of our…
Author: Michael
USCG Master 50 tons, Charter Captain, Sailing Instructor, Cruiser, Yacht Broker, Entrepreneur, Free Spirit, Gypsy, Scanner, Dreamer, Lover, Wannabe Musician = Boat Bum
Southbound Cruisers Rendezvous
We are sponsoring the Southbound Cruisers Rendezvous this year in New Bern. This event was originally held in Baltimore, MD and then moved to New Bern about 8 years ago. Dick and Judy Giddings were the hosts at that time…
2013 Charter Rates
Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning a little getaway to relax and do some exploring along the coast of North Carolina. Sail the Pirate Trail from Bath to Ocracoke and on to Beaufort. Visit…
Why Knot II
I have listed Why Knot II our 1981 27′ Hunter Cherubini over on YachtWorld. She will still be available for 3 day charters until she sells, who knows maybe the buyer will leave her in the fleet for awhile to offset…
Boat Bumz Charter Season is almost here!
Getting ready for our first season of chartering. You will find that the rivers, sounds and coastal destinations of the Carolinas have been some of the best kept secrets around. Thanks to an article written by Jules Norwood for the…
Switching Gears
“Nothing seems to matter, that’s the charm of it. Whether you get away, or whether you don’t; whether you arrive at your destination or whether you reach somewhere else, or whether you never get anywhere at all, you’re always busy,…
Crystal Coast Boat Show
Come see us at the Crystal Coast Boat Show this weekend May 19th and 20th. We will be there both days at the Morehead City Yacht Basin and Matthews Point Marina. We will be representing North Carolina School of Sailing…
Bahama’s Wrap Up
It’s been a month since we got back and things are going well. Our 5th season at East Carolina Sailing School is off to a fantastic start and we are finally just about on top of things here again. When…
When Stuff Breaks
It’s bound to happen at some point. A mysterious bolt or nut that shows up on deck or gauges that work and then they don’t. We’ve been lucky so far on this trip with just a few minor repairs. The…
A day of reflection
Saturday Feb 18th, 2012 ~ Spirit Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas (The 18th of February would have been my mothers 70th birthday. I think she would be proud… 2/23/2012) Sometimes I wonder how I ended up where I’m at. This isn’t…