Questions about Blackbeard's...

[DandyDon]

I ran the Search and read a lot, I've talked with the agents, but I'm still concerned...

I understand that it's a small boat, and I get all the privacy of a bunk with a curtain. I've done that on a weekend live aboard, but not for a full week?! They call it camping at sea, but - my idea of camping is 2 people in a large tent, close to a bathhouse with hot showers. This is going to be a lot more stoic, right...?! :aeh:

I really like a fresh T-shirt every day, but it doesn't sound like I'll have room for that much luggage? The agent said I could keep a small bag at the foot of my bunk, but as I am six foot tall, there won't be any room there when I sleep, eh? From her, all the personal storage space I get is a 12" x 24" shelve?
:ditsy:
I'll leave my dive gear bag in dock storage, along with my dirty clothes from the 24 hour trip out there and the clean clothes I want for the flights home, but I'd like to take my laptop for downloading pictures and writing notes to send when I get back to the airport. Will the laptop be safe there?

I'm sure they're going to love me anyway, with my pony bottle, 2 pair of fins, bag of spare parts and meds, and - I always take 2 suits and 2 skins, never knowing for sure what I want to wear. :laughing:

:help_2: Help me here, please...??

Oh, I'm sailing Dec 26 to Jan 1. Any other SB folks on that boat...??

 

[Bobby]

I ran the Search and read a lot, I've talked with the agents, but I'm still concerned...

I understand that it's a small boat, and I get all the privacy of a bunk with a curtain. I've done that on a weekend live aboard, but not for a full week?! They call it camping at sea, but - my idea of camping is 2 people in a large tent, close to a bathhouse with hot showers. This is going to be a lot more stoic, right...?! :aeh:

I really like a fresh T-shirt every day, but it doesn't sound like I'll have room for that much luggage? The agent said I could keep a small bag at the foot of my bunk, but as I am six foot tall, there won't be any room there when I sleep, eh? From her, all the personal storage space I get is a 12" x 24" shelve?
:ditsy:
I'll leave my dive gear bag in dock storage, along with my dirty clothes from the 24 hour trip out there and the clean clothes I want for the flights home, but I'd like to take my laptop for downloading pictures and writing notes to send when I get back to the airport. Will the laptop be safe there?

I'm sure they're going to love me anyway, with my pony bottle, 2 pair of fins, bag of spare parts and meds, and - I always take 2 suits and 2 skins, never knowing for sure what I want to wear. :laughing:

:help_2: Help me here, please...??

Oh, I'm sailing Dec 26 to Jan 1. Any other SB folks on that boat...??

Don,
I worked a live aboard in the bahamas and BB had asked me many times to work with them. Things to know is one it is a sail boat and the have a lot of roll as well as a fair amount of pitch. Many people get sea sick on them. That time of year has fairly rough seas. It is very basic camping at sea with limited fresh water showers, be prepared to have salt on you for the week. They do run a good operation and the Cpt's keep it safe. It will be an experience, have fun and enjoy.

Bobby

 

[Dan Gibson]

Depending on the conditions, it is rarely sailed. According to one of their previous captains (Steve Clark aka "Not Slack"), the sails are used to help smooth out the ride when the motors are on. The crossing is the worst time. We have been in 10'+ sees on the boat and things (including passengers) can get thrown around.

They also have a water rinse on deck from the condensation. You can get the salt off, but it can be a little cold at this time of the year.

My trips were a 9 day trip in January (B.A.C.) and a 7 day trip just after Thansgiving.

Don,
I worked a live aboard in the bahamas and BB had asked me many times to work with them. Things to know is one it is a sail boat and the have a lot of roll as well as a fair amount of pitch. Many people get sea sick on them. That time of year has fairly rough seas. It is very basic camping at sea with limited fresh water showers, be prepared to have salt on you for the week. They do run a good operation and the Cpt's keep it safe. It will be an experience, have fun and enjoy.

Bobby

 

[bubblelogist]

Hi !
I'v been on blackbeard last January and will be back this January for the 9 days cruise. In our cabin we had room under our bed to place our luggage, and there is plenty of room on the boat for your gear. for your shirt, you can take the tip I saw in women view
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?p=879079#post879079. I'm 5'3'' and my boyfriend is 5'6'' so we are lucky for this kind of cruise.

Personnally I felt salty all the week but because I was most of the time in the water I didn't felt that dirty and believe me, usually I'm a shower maniac.

When I made my cruise I saw people with laptop, so I don't think that it's a problem. use it inside the boat, not outside, you may get it wet.

Have fun !

 

[Dan Gibson]

Here is a great tip for saving room while being able to stay drier than most people. Take one towel and leave it below so it doesn't get too wet. Take a large shammy to use topside.

Hi !
I'v been on blackbeard last January and will be back this January for the 9 days cruise. In our cabin we had room under our bed to place our luggage, and there is plenty of room on the boat for your gear. for your shirt, you can take the tip I saw in women view
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?p=879079#post879079. I'm 5'3'' and my boyfriend is 5'6'' so we are lucky for this kind of cruise.

Personnally I felt salty all the week but because I was most of the time in the water I didn't felt that dirty and believe me, usually I'm a shower maniac.

When I made my cruise I saw people with laptop, so I don't think that it's a problem. use it inside the boat, not outside, you may get it wet.

Have fun !

 

[DandyDon]

In our cabin we had room under our bed to place our luggage

So, there is some room under the bunk for a small bag? I can cut back, but I need a little space! rofile:

 

[Bobby]

Depending on the conditions, it is rarely sailed. According to one of their previous captains (Steve Clark aka "Not Slack"), the sails are used to help smooth out the ride when the motors are on. The crossing is the worst time. We have been in 10'+ sees on the boat and things (including passengers) can get thrown around.

They also have a water rinse on deck from the condensation. You can get the salt off, but it can be a little cold at this time of the year.

My trips were a 9 day trip in January (B.A.C.) and a 7 day trip just after Thansgiving.

Sorry for any confusion, I was not trying to say they relied on sail power. I was only refering to the dynamics of the pitch and roll with a sail type of boat (more pitch and roll than most motor boats) Hope this clears up any confusion that I may have made.

 

[metaldector]

Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Night Dive, Sleep. Who needs a clean T-shirt? You're going to be in a funky permenently wet suit 4 or 5 times a day. Want to be pampered, hot showers, clean sheets with a mint, this isn't for you. Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Night Dive, Sleep.Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Night Dive, Sleep.Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Dive, Sleep, Eat . . .Night Dive, Sleep.

 

[DandyDon]

I can do 5 dives a day without Nitorx, but do they do that many? I thought I was told 3, maybe 4?

 

[metaldector]

breakfast. Dove before lunch. Dove mid afternoon. Dove before dinner. Did a night dive after dinner two nights. I was so tired they could of stipped me naked and laid me on the galley table and I wouldn't have moved until the next morning. Then we'd do it again. Of course you don't HAVE TO DIVE. You can opt to sleep or snorkle or fish, but the main purpose is to dive.