 Frequently
Asked Questions.
What are your open dates?
Charters are taken throughout the year and finalized only by telephone; therefore,
it is best to call to get the latest information (843-525-1174).
What experience is necessary?
The Captain and Mate provide instructions on all aspects of fishing and safety.
No experience is necessary; however, all members of the party must be at least
eight (8) years old.
What is the maximum number in a party?
The maximum number in a party is six (6) persons. In as much as, the SEAWOLF VI
is a charter boat, the cost of the daily charter is the same for one (1) person
as it is for six (6) persons.
What is the amount of fishing time vs running time?
The amount of time getting to a fishing area is very dependent on the weather
and the type of fishing that is anticipated. Normally, about two thirds (66%)
of a trip will be spent fishing…if conditions permit.
What do the customers have to provide?
Customers have to provide food and beverages for members of their party. Everything
else for fishing is provided, including rods. Drunkenness will not be tolerated.
In this situation, the Captain has the right to end the trip early without giving
a refund or discount for the trip.
How many fish can the customer keep?
The Seawolf VI encourages “catch & release”; however, customers
can keep the limit of legal-sized fish. There is no fee for cleaning fish. The
boat’s crew provides this service.
How much is the deposit?
A one hundred ($100) dollar deposit is required to make a reservation. A ten-day
advance notice of cancellation by the customer is required for a refund. If the
Captain cancels the trip because of weather or mechanical problems, the deposit
is automatically returned.
Is tipping allowed?
Tips are always appreciated for good service (i. e. the boat’s mate).
How should payments be made?
Payments are to be made by personal check or cash. Credit Cards are not accepted.
Charter manners
for all occasions.
The following points
are extracted from an excellent article called “Chartering Checklist”
written by John Phillips in the February 1998, issue of Salt Water Sportsman (pages
94-95).
Do...
- Send in the deposit
as soon as you book your trip.
- Bring your own
sunscreen, seasickness remedies, coolers, hand towels and extra clothing.
- Treat the boat
like your own home.
Don’t…
- Wear shoes with
hard or black soles, which may leave scuffmarks on the deck. Sneakers and deck
shoes are OK.
- Get upset when
the captain moves off a spot where you are catching fish. This is often done to
keep a certain wreck or reef from being overfished.
- Wait until the
last minute to book for a trip. Plan on booking six months to a year in advance
for a weekend trip; weekday charters can often be booked two to three months in
advance.
- Expect to stock
your freezer on a one-day trip.
- Demand to catch
a certain size fish or a certain number of fish. Fishing is fishing and there are
no guarantees.
- Expect to pay
less if you come home empty-handed, unless this is negotiated before the trip.
- Expect an eight-hour
trip to mean eight hours of fishing. The stated length of the charter includes
running time to and from the fishing grounds.
- Call the Captain
the night before the trip to ask how the fishing has been. One day may be very
different from the next.
- Call the Captain
after 9:00 PM. Restrict your calls to between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
- Expect the Captain
to let you sleep on the boat the night before the trip.
- Forget to include
the name of the boat and the date of your scheduled trip when you send in a deposit
check.
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