Captain Allen S. Fiske
I am a fifty-seven year old paraplegic bachelor who lives aboard my completely restored classic 35 foot Columbia sloop in Miami's Coconut Grove. A Coast Guard Licensed Captain, I run my own Sail Charter business part time. Full time, I work as Commercial Program Director for Shake-A-Leg Miami, a non-profit Community Sailing Center that teaches sailing to the disabled, disadvantaged, local universities and the general public.
My vessel can accommodate up to six people for day sails, sunset sails, moonlight sails; and up to four people for weekend getaways and sailing vacations. Day trips are on Biscayne Bay and longer trips are to the Florida Keys or to the Bahamas. People who charter with me get hands-on experience in all phases of sailing including docking, anchoring, sail trim, helmsmanship and navigation.
The boat is very well equipped with safety in mind. Hoisting, trimming and reefing of all sails, as well as anchoring can be done easily and safely from the cockpit.