Bennie Dize

I was able to sail with Captain Benny in the 90s in the 2000s. One of the few that were proficient on the single screw boats. He always instilled confidence. While some Skipper's might get annoyed that you didn't successfully throw a line on a Bollard as you're approaching the pier. Benny never made me feel inferior and because of that I tried harder. I recall bringing in a coal barge to Hampton University we were pushing two barges tied together they were empty of coal. the wind was blowing...