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Good advice, for people on either side of the aisle. Well put!
Phil
At 07:52 AM 2/20/2008 +0000, you wrote:
>I have been crew at times and have always found out b4 I get to the
>yacht what the expectations are. It is really important for you
>skippers to be clear about what is offered re food, accommodation
>arrival/departure costs. There are 'rules' about charging for on
>board costs as we all know, but the practice is quietly undertaken,
>right?
>As a crew member, our job is to be "small". It doesn't matter how
>large or small the vessel, we are invading other people's space (AND
>IT IS THEIR SPACE!)- sorry didn't mean to shout. So when you are
>aboard, confine yourself and your stuff to exactly what you've been
>allocated. If you take your stuff out, put it away asap as you can.
>Be involved in activities as it's invited, but be prepared to retire
>if there are 'family' affairs happening. This is all aside from normal
>sailing duties. We must stand our watches, as proscribed, look after
>gear on or off the yacht/boat at all times.
>I have been lucky enough to do much of my crewing in tropical climes
>so could 'get out of the way' by either being on deck or below
>depending on where the owner/s were.
>In the cold it's super important for both parties to TALK so that day
>to day work is all covered so that the safety of sailing is foremost.
>Gee sorry, this looks a bit long, but I hope it's been of use.
>Cheers, Lorna
