Choosing Good Crew By Captain Joan Gilmore The time-honored “Request permission to board” is asked for a very good reason. Remember that you are the casting director for creating your own utopia. Be careful whom you bring onboard with you. You will be “locked in a small room” with them for the duration of[…]
Being on Best Boat Behavior – for Crew and Skippers by Capt. Joan Gilmore Crew Responsibilities As a crewmember your main job is to listen. When you are a guest on someone’s sailboat, no matter what your sailing skill level, there are three main things you need to be concerned about: your safety,[…]
Originally published in SAILING Magazine April 2015 Make the most of charter briefing 2015 April 1 By JOAN GILMORE Paying attention, asking questions sets the stage for a smooth and successful charter Sailing While you are in the cockpit you will be shown the sheets and halyards. Make sure you[…]