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Craig Barker

Craig Barker

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I began sailing at age 50 on a Hobie Wave when on vacation in Cancun. I bought a used Hobie Getaway for our small small lake where my parents live. I watched way too many YouTube channels not to try it and booked our first vacation in 2023 with Navigare out of Marsh Harbour for 5 days. Captain Marquis Knowles made the trip a fantastic success and my wife was hooked as well. I started the NauticEd training checking off with Captain Bradley St Croix in BVI in 2024. Now I’m hooked.

716

NM

Total Distance

47

Days

Time at Sea

QUALIFICATIONS
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Skipper Level 1

NauticEd
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Skipper Level II

NauticEd
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Skipper Level II

NauticEd
Craig Barker

Craig Barker

30 July 2025 at 07:07

Monohull Rental - St Thomas Yacht Club

Great day for smaller boat. Fun time around Great St James and along shoreline of the famous Little St James. Spencer was a great help

Monohull Rental - St Thomas Yacht Club

7.4

NM

4h 50m

Nazareth, U.S. Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

28 July 2025 at 05:03

Last day BVI 2025.

Paulito noticed us hovering outside waiting g for fuel dock and came to get us Compton gave me card to call and talk about options due to mainsail malfunction Smiths ferry to St Thomas was frustrating, hot, and would do private water taxi next time.

2

Last day BVI 2025.

7.7

NM

4h 38m

Privateer Bay to Hannah, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

27 July 2025 at 08:04

Short sail. Great mooring area!

Easy day from Peter to Norman sightseeing Great anchorage near expensive crewed charters (& Seven). Moored near snorkeling area at Privateer Bay Dinghy ride to the Bight for lunch.

2

Short sail. Great mooring area!

9.6

NM

6h 50m

Fischer Point to Privateer Bay, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

26 July 2025 at 06:19

Goodbye M&L. Peaceful day of exploring. Great time at South Bay on Ginger Island.

Medium winds and hot but beautiful Day Picked up anchor at Spanish Town and motor sailed to a mooring g at Trellis. Dropped the Martindales at the airport Motor sailed around Great Dog and George dig but no nice anchorages. Found an awesome spot all alone at South Bay Ginger Island. Anchored in 25 ft with 100 ft chain and swam around a bit. Got some sun and relaxation. Took some pics and videos. Really cool place. Anchor was against a rock but came up fine. Went around to Cooper Island for late lunch. Mooring area with crazy twisting winds and crowded so we kept going after lunch and rest. Moored at Great Harbor Peter Iskand near Ocean 7 club that seems remodeled but not open. Possibly looking at Sprat Bay and the Peter Iskand resort tomorrow

6

Goodbye M&L.  Peaceful day of exploring. Great time at South Bay on Ginger Island.

30.6

NM

15h 34m

Town Bay to Fischer Point, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

25 July 2025 at 08:52

Leverick to Spanish Town —scenic route

Medium wind. Beautiful day Motored through Saba Rock area and Prickly Pear island Motor sailed to Spanish Town and through small vessel passage. Anchored in 9.5 ft with 70 ft chain. Great snorkeling Dinghy to our beach — “Dinner” at 3:45 Sugar Cane assisted by Mr Dependable — will add to my contacts. Steak Frites were excellent. Back to boat and snorkeled this reef — cool fish.

4

Leverick to Spanish Town —scenic route

17.1

NM

6h 17m

North Sound Settlement to Spanish Town, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

24 July 2025 at 10:50

Much better. Anegada to Virgin Gorda Sound — Vacation sailing!

More peaceful. A couple of mild rain showers. Easy exit from Anegada. Motor sailed with jib. No problems FCFS ball at Leverick and had lunch there. Some grocery shopping — nice store Back on ball for swim with jellyfish Toured over to Bitter End and looked at Saba Rock Back to Keverick for fuel but was crowded. Got another ball. Then fuel. Them back on ball. Fuel 85 gallons — $470 Mike grilled kabobs with baked potatoes. Excellent night

3

Much better. Anegada to Virgin Gorda Sound — Vacation sailing!

21.2

NM

6h 51m

Anegada Reef to North Sound Settlement, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

23 July 2025 at 08:43

Fair execution of a poor plan. To Anegada with TWS up to 28 — salty!

Great tour of Jost from Cat. To Smugglers and anchored for a short time but not out of swells Really windy with apparent up to 30 a couple of times. Lots of spray in the face. Karmen worried about LaNell. Motor sailing with Jib. Would not do that again. Steak and lobster at Potters was great

6

Fair execution of a poor plan. To Anegada with TWS up to 28 — salty!

47.7

NM

9h 4m

West End to Anegada Reef, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker

Craig Barker

22 July 2025 at 08:54

First with M&L. Sail out of track and tore. Motor sailing. Great time at White Bay (Peter Island)

Great wind. Frustrating furling boom. Lunch at White Bay Motor sailed to Soper’s Hole Dinner at Pussers

5

First with M&L. Sail out of track and tore. Motor sailing. Great time at White Bay (Peter Island)

27.4

NM

8h 31m

The Mill to West End, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

21 July 2025 at 08:37

BVI — better day. Sails worked well. Picking up M&L

Windy and a couple of showers Karmen got mooring ball in the rain and wind first try.

1

BVI — better day. Sails worked well. Picking up M&L

19.1

NM

5h 9m

Great Harbour Point to The Mill, British Virgin Islands

Craig Barker
Karmen Barker

Craig Barker & Karmen Barker

20 July 2025 at 14:22

BVI Bareboat 2025 New issues with furling boom and dual throttles

Great wind We let Navigare get out of the tight marina slip Learned about furling boom. Some issues with it catching on topping line Problems with dual electric throttles but fixed with either position or reset breakers in engine bay Mooring ball at Peter Island great harbor. Karmen did awesome

7

BVI Bareboat 2025 New issues with furling boom and dual throttles

15.4

NM

4h 58m

Hannah to Great Harbour Point, British Virgin Islands