Captain Charlie & Crew

Capt Charlie of Capt Charlie's Family Boating Adventures

the “Lost Boy”

Captain Charlie “Lost Boy” Schoonmaker has been a lifelong resident of North Carolina. Growing up on the rivers, lakes, and shores of North Carolina has given Charlie experience in all water sports from freshwater canoeing to deep sea “bluewater” cruising. He has seen all aspects of the ocean world and can appreciate each complete & varied area of the water community. Charlie has over 50  years of local knowledge and experience exploring and boating the Beautiful Southeastern Coast of North Carolina (SENCland). He is your perfect Native South Eastern North Carolina Adventure Guide and Charter Captain.

Captain Charlie’s training as a professional educator (BA, History, 1969; MA, Guidance and Counseling, 1977) has given him the unique abilities as a captain, mate, and guide to teach numerous boating skills to everyone and he takes great pleasure in working with young and old alike. When you find the “Lost Boy”, he will be enjoying the world around him, and sharing his knowledge of the waters, equipment, and creatures with others. The “Lost Boy” is a captivating storyteller, well versed in the culture and lore of Coastal North Carolina, universally known as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” Charlie’s positive outlook on life and quick wit are second to none and make him one of those unique individuals that you’ll never forget. The rides to and from the numerous adventure islands and spots are always interesting with many of nature’s splendors and local history just waiting to be discovered! A camera to record these new sights is highly recommended. We are proud to be known as one of the World’s Greatest Natural Resource areas to explore, but we are just as proud to be known as the “World’s Largest Open Air Insane Asylum!” No matter what the winds may be, great adventure destinations are always available.

Our Boat

Our Boat

Captain Charlie offers “Adventure Trip’s” on a hourly, half day, or full day basis, seven days a week starting here in Carolina Beach.  Our boat is a very roomy and comfortable 24 foot Carolina Skiff  with a quiet 115 HP Yamaha four stroke engine.  We are equipped with a T-Top for your shade and sun protection. The boat carries Garmin electronic GPS/Depth Finders and Standard Horizon VHF marine radios for our safety and comfort. We are always in cell phone range for communication and also “Bluetooth” capabilities for our sound system! This vessel is flat bottomed which  provides a most stable, secure ride and we can accommodate many individuals with special needs (wheel chairs, walkers, photography tripods). We also have marine Bean Bag chairs and other forms of seating for your comfort.  Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment are our primary concern and of course all Service dogs and other pets are welcome! 

The boat is equipped for multiple electronic plug devices so if you wish to bring your Bluetooth compatible device (or use our Bluetooth compatible sound device system!) we can enjoy your preferred music selections! And we can just “putter about” if you wish, enjoying the sights and enjoying the breeze that blows!  Sometimes just listening and taking in the quietness of the River is all you need to unwind from the daily grind. 

For your friends and family just bring some cold drinks and snacks, a hat, sunglasses, appropriate footwear , a camera, and a BIG SENSE of ADVENTURE!  Please apply your sunscreen before coming on the boat, and please no spray sunscreen…. the spray propellants make our boat deck very slippery! Thanks in advance….

Capt. Charlie is extremely fortunate to have wonderful crew members!

First and foremost is his new

“Captain in Training” Seth Schoonmaker!

Seth Shoonmaker Capt. in TrainingSeth Shoonmaker Capt. in Training 2

Having a Grandson who wants to follow in his granddad’s footstep is great, but since he is Seven years old makes the feat even better! Seth holds his own Consortium card and is a legal mate and part of Capt. Charlie’s Adventures organization. Personable, likable, and always willing to help other children, Seth is a delight to have onboard to help kids learn how to recognize and find shark teeth. He can spot an Alligator with the best of them, he is an asset to have on the boat helping out in many ways. A proud young man who loves his job Capt. Charlie is indeed fortunate to have him as his “First Mate!”

 

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