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RAINBOW II READY FOR 2012

2010-12-22T02:02:00.004-05:00

While the crew has been healing from knee surgeries, shoulder repairs and general illnesses, the Rainbow II has been undergoing some much needed painting and TLC. But, we are happy to announce she will be up and running again January 16th for full moon and sunset cruises sporting a new paint job, new rainbow colors and new power supplies.

If you are holding a Holidays Gift Certificate, we are almost ready for you. Happy Holidays to all our clients and customers and a Happy New Year. We look forward to sailing with you soon.

Captain don

Video Services

2008-02-02T13:42:00.002-05:00

PRE-DISASTER CERTIFIED INSURANCE VIDEOS
VIDEO PRESENTATIONS
MARINE LIFE VIDEO LIBRARY
EDITING – TRANSFERRING – COPYING
DIGITAL VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHY
UNDERWATER BOAT SURVEY VIDEOS
CLOSED CIRCUIT UNDERWATER SYSTEM FOR SURFACE INSPECTIONS

We have hundreds of hours of stock underwater video and photographic images available for your specific needs. Contact us directly.

ADDITIONAL VIDEO SERVICES:
We offer a variety of video services including editing, transferring, and copying DVD's or VHS medium. We also scan slides or photos to create a DVD slideshow.

DIVE DVD'S NOW AVAILABLE

60 minute videos of such popular sites as:
Palau - Hawaii - Fiji - New Zealand - Roatan - Cayman Islands - Bay Islands - Leeward Islands - Turk and Caicos - Guam - Bahamas - San Salvador - Florida Keys - Stingray City - Shark Encounters - Red Sea - Dry Tortugas - Manta Madness - Yap - Solomon Islands - PNG

Contact our office for pricing, additional sites, or VHS presentations

Click the play button below to view underwater scenery from Fiji - 1999

Sailboat Cruises

2008-02-02T12:02:00.002-05:00

CHARTERS
1 day or 2 day trips available to:
West Palm Beach
Miami/Coconut Grove
Marsh Harbor

SAILING CHARTERS
Multi-day trips:
Same locations as above or:
Key West/Marathon
Dry Tortugas

CRUISES
Dinner/Sunset cruises:
You can bring your own food, supply a chef, or we will be happy to prepare a menu to your liking of local treats.

Sightseeing cruises:
Bird watching, dolphin and manatee sightings.
Tour the Indian River.

Special cruises:
We can arrange a cruise charter to suit your individual needs. We have listed a few of our more popular trips. Just allow ample time to plan and provision. Foreign ports of call require a passport and proper ID. Remember to bring them along.

Deliveries, Sea Trials, Burials at Sea

2008-02-02T11:42:00.003-05:00

DELIVERIES:
Licensed Captains or Masters are available to deliver your powerboat or sailboat up to 100 tons to most locations, either open water or coastal travel.

We request ample lead-time to allow for scheduling, weather windows, trip planning and provisioning. We have delivered vessels from Camden, Maine to Oranjestad, Aruba.
Contact us directly for further information and available dates.

SEA TRIALS:
Licensed Captains are available at $50.00 per hour (dock to dock) for haul-outs and sea trials. We do not make the arrangements, but we are prompt. We request 72 hours prior notice to allow for scheduling.

BURIALS AT SEA:
We will apply for the permits and provide a thoughtful final voyage for your loved one. Contact us for further information.

Scuba, Snorkeling, and Snuba

2008-02-02T11:26:00.000-05:00

SCUBA AND SNORKELING CHARTERS
We are well suited for scuba diving charters with easy access from the boat to the water. We can transport you to secluded dive sites using our 9 foot Boston Whaler tender. We have a compressor on-board to refill your air tanks, cutting down on equipment transfers.

Day trips: Groups of up to 4, including snacks, water, tea, and a meal. Snorkeling and swimming stops are optional.

Weekend trips: Our sailing vessel has accommodations for four adult guests for extended stopovers. Meals, snacks, fluids, wine for after diving, bedding (if you need special, bring your own…it is a sailboat after all) are included.

SNUBA (SNORKELING WITH AIR HOSE) DIVING
While on-board, experience the newest way to dive without all of the weights, tanks, and training. Snuba diving is as easy as snorkeling. However, you have the ability to dive with two other divers to 60 feet using a hookah breathing device connected by lightweight air hoses. With just a mask and fins, you are ready to attach to the harness and breathing regulator. It is safe and easy and requires no certification. Two divers to 90 feet. Three divers to 60 feet.

Charter Vessels

2008-02-02T11:05:00.000-05:00

About our boat: The RAINBOW II

Our 1985 43 foot Irwin Center cockpit centerboard cutter rig, the "RAINBOW II" has a moderate draft and two beautiful staterooms and attached showerhead. This reliable and beautiful vessel is ready to provide the services and amenities you desire. An exciting balance of sailing and performance and spacious, comfortable accommodations, the Irwin 43 moves and sails easily. The interior is designed to surround you with luxury as is evidenced by the large settees, the tasteful use of teak, the wine cabinet, large berths, and private shower stalls. Our 9-foot Boston Whaler tender, "Pot o' Gold" provides a stable ride from anchorages to water and shore activities.

Pot O' Gold

Photography and Videography

2008-01-30T12:45:00.000-05:00

I was trained in photography and videography at Ohio State University with a stint in Vietnam and Walter Reed Army Hospital to break up the doldrums of study. I was taught, trained, and dived with world-renowned divers, photographers, and videographers, such as Stan Waterman and the late great Jim Church. Stan is most well known for such blockbuster movies as "The Deep," "Jaws," and "Blue Water, White Death." He is the subject of the Discovery Channel movie: "The Man Who Loved Sharks". If you have read any scuba diving magazines since the1980's then you have seen photographs by Jim Church. I also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Management from Franklin University.

Master Diver

2008-01-30T12:43:00.000-05:00

I first scuba dived in 1971 the old fashion way. I bought a tank and jumped into the ocean and learned as I went. It was the Mel Fisher Treasure Hunting Era all along US 1 in the Florida Keys from the 20 mile marker south. In 1974 I sat down and took all of the classes and got certified so I could dive the world and see the 2/3's of this earth that is covered by water - or as much possible. Currently, I have logged over 5000 recreational dives and 1500 hours of commercial diving. I also have a slew of coins and stories. I hold a Master Diver’s certificate with additional special dive certifications in caves, wrecks, search and rescue, nitrox, re-breathers, flying the pass, snuba, first aid, underwater navigation, and night diving.

Master Captain

2008-01-30T11:43:00.000-05:00

I have delivered both power and sailboats up and down the United States coastline from Camden, Maine to Miami, Florida, and offshore from the Bahamas to Oranjestad, Aruba. I have logged tens of thousands of miles on the ICW, the Atlantic and the Caribbean, gaining tons of experience. I have a current 100-ton Master’s license issued and administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. I continue to upgrade through classes, experience, and lengthy testing. I am currently accumulating sea time to qualify for my 500-ton license. I have been delivering boats since 1973 and have been on the water, operating boats since the early 1950’s. I have personally operated up to and including 110-foot boats in the Pacific, South Pacific, Coral Sea, the ICW, the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, the Great Lakes, and the Atlantic Ocean.