He earned a B.S. in Biology at Stanford University in 1972 and a Master's Degree in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1976. Bonni Funkhouser has been a charter boat skipper, cruiser and sailing instructor for 25 years. She received her U.S. Coast Guard License at the age of 21, and she currently has a 100-ton certification. Both Tom and Bonni are certified PADI divers. For 10 years they gathered experience aboard their sailing yacht Bojima, in the waters off St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The new 50 foot Beneteau sailing yacht is managed by The Moorings, the most prominent charter boat company in the world. It has an enormous cockpit, four master staterooms, a forward cabin, five heads and a galley. Recognizing that sailing and snorkeling generate a healthy appetite, we specifically design meals for young sailors. Cooking for groups of 11 is no problem. We purchase local organic fruits and vegetables at the public market, and healthy, nutritious snacks are available throughout the day.