Cap'n Paul's Top 10 List of Excuses

For Not Going to Black Boaters Summit

(and why none make any sense)

 
#10. I'm too fat!!
Cap'n Paul says, "We Don't Care!  Most Americans are too fat.  It's why have BBS T-shirts.  I've got 35 more pounds to loose.  Go to the Y."
 
#9. I can go on a cruise ship cheaper!
Cap'n Paul says, "And you tell me you're too fat."   Most cruisers like the all-you-can-eat feature on crusie ships.  Go vaction in a grocery store!  BBS ain't no cruise anyway!  We be island hopping where cruise ships can't go.
 
#8. I only get two weeks vacation and don't want to waste it on a bad trip.
Cap'n Paul says, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Everyone loves BBS as evidenced in the eighty percent  that keep coming back. It ain't cheap, and they ain't stupid.  Our veterans can tell you better than I can.  Post questions in our forum . They'll tell you the real deal .
 
#7. It's in hurricane season!
Cap'n Paul says, "Hey!  Better winds for sailing, right?
I have been sailing in the BVI in August for thirty five years with my family. No hurricanes yet.  And trust me, I ain't stupid."
 
#6.  I'll get sea sick.
Cap'n Paul says, " You'll get over it!  In thirty five years of taking lots of black folks sailing I've seen two get sea sick.  But if you do be sure and use the lee rail. (that's sailing lingo)
 
#5.  I won't know anyone.
Cap'n Paul says, "This is one of my favorite lame excuses.
You  did't know your husband or wife before you met them either!
(maybe that's not  good example, huh?) Trust me.  You will have lots of new friends after the trip. "
 
#4. I got no one to come with.
Cap'n Paul says, " See #5. We've had eight marriages out of the event. Maybe coming alone is a good thing. ( maybe that was not a good example, huh?)  Eighty-five percent of BBSers are single. Hook up on our forum . You'll have someone to go with next year.
 
#3. I can't swim! Or, "Girl, that's too much water for me to drink!!"
Another or Cap'n Paul's all time favorites!
Cap'n Paul says,"Guess what, neither does Joan Jackson and she has been to BBS nine times.  Neither does Captain Bill Pinkney, a BBS Captain and the first African American to sail solo around the world.  Surprise! Surprise!  f you don't go crazy and jump in water over your head, you'll be ok. And BTW, every year Cap'n Paul teaches snorkeling to NON SWIMMERS!"
 
#2. Sailing is work!
Cap'n Paul says, "Give me a break. The most work on my boat is getting the captain another beer." And if you don't want to cook, don't eat. Just kidding. We have boats with gourmet cooks on board and someone to clean your cabin--It'll cost you more money though.
 
AND THE #1 REASON FOR NOT GOING TO BLACK BOATERS SUMMIT IS....I CAN'T SAIL!
Cap'n Paul says,  "Guess what? Each boat comes with a captain and first mate.  What a novel idea!  We know you can't sail. That's why we put beer on the boat. Right!"