by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, General
I have rarely had a more motivated and dedicated sailing student than Deb, who signed up with her husband for Basic Keelboat ASA-101 last summer. Her husband informed me by phone that Deb is legally blind, but wanted to learn all she could, as their plan was to buy a...
by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | General
Have you heard the story of the Swedish couple cruising the Mediterranean, who mistakenly typed “Capra” into their GPS, when they actually intended to go to the island of Capri? They arrived safely at the island of Caprai, over 300 miles north of their goal, only...
by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Chartering
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 the...
by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Article, Chartering
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, the crew’s safety and your...
by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Chartering
Originally published in SAILING Magazine April 2015 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 walk up to the mast...
