THE SMALL CREW
Boat Type: Offshore 62
Skipper: Craig Small
Club: Dana West YC
Built: 2004
Captain/Owner Bio
After running his builders supply company for 30+ years, Craig became semi-rettired in 2012 and quickly delved into his life long passion of boating. The Small Crew is his second ocean vessel and his 5th ‘Small Crew’ boat. He also has his commercial pilot license and instrument rating and has owned 2 airplanes. He has 2 grown boys and a wife of 30 years, First Mate Cathy.
Favorite Cruising Destination
We love to go to Catalina & Mexico and have had a great experience sailing around the BVI’s and The Grenadines. Every experience has it’s own unique beauty and ‘learning’ moments.
Favorite Boating Experience
We crewed aboard the Temptress on FUBAR 2013 and had a great experience. We learned a lot from that trip which is helping us prepare for the CUBAR It was fun traveling witih a large group. We also loved sailing around the BVI’s. It’s hard to beat the calm seas and beauty of that area of the world.
About the Crew
Cathy (first mate and wife) enjoys cooking and fishing while aboard. She is a retired CPA and Tap Dance Instructor. Kim and Carolynne Megonigal own the Temptress, another 62′ Offshore which we crewed on at the last FUBAR. Kim, an excellent captain, is responsible for influencing our decision to spend our retirement time and money on an Ocean boat. Al is an expert seaman with extensive sailing experience around the world. He also speaks fluent Spanish and is greatly familiar with the Mexican culture.
What’s in a Name
Our last name is Small. Craig’s mom and dad had a 42′ Californian Trawler named the Small Crew. We have continued the tradition by naming all of our boats the Small Crew.
Reason to Buy This Boat
Is there a better boat made? We don’t think so. But seriously, we made an offer and they accepted and it was like…oh s**t! this is happining.
Previous Boats Owned
Meridian 440
Hallett 24′
Nordic 26′
Ski Nautique
Catamaran 16′
Interest in CUBAR
To cruise with a wonderful community of people and have new and interesting experiences. We look forwards to times at sea, at port, and fishing. After Thanksgiving in La Paz we are continuing our Odyssey to Puerto Vallarta and eventually to Barra de Navidad. Planning to return home late May or early June.
Boating Story
Let’s share a drink on board and we can share stories together!