Crew positions

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone has insights into the charter sailing business there. I actually came down in 1988 (before I became a father), and got a job working on a 65' (including pay, room and board) ketch within about two hours of landing on the island. I worked there that fall.

Now that my son is about to graduate (lives with his mom), I want to return to the charter sailing business, first as crew.

Questions are:

-when is the best time to come down (I think I arrived in mid-September last time)?
-do you know of any clearing-house for crew?
-do you know of any low-cost rooms for rent(including renting a bedroom in a private home) while I seek a berth on a boat for the 06-07 charter season?
-can you direct me to any charter companies/boat owners who may have positions opening up?

Thanks for your any input you can share!

Leif