Neddie_Seagoon
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Here I am, on my second yacht, and I have never had a woman aboard. What recommendations does the panel have to ensure a lady's comfort when I do?
Feminine Hygiene on Pleasure Yachts
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Sea_dreamer
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A marina, or preferably a hotel.
kengill
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It all depends on the part of the vessel you plan to execute the deed. Rough surfaces can cause injuries not dissimilar to carpet burns /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
If while sailing in the cockpit raise the boom with the topping lift in case of a gybe. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
If while sailing in the cockpit raise the boom with the topping lift in case of a gybe. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
sailorman
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Auto pilot essential /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
jimi
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Feminine Pleasure on Hygienic Yachts
Keep it clean
Keep it clean
raven
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Aunty Brett.....Help......QUICKLY!!!
I think this is the sort of question that should be directed towards Aunty Brett - she's an expert on all things involving feminine Hygiene.
I think this is the sort of question that should be directed towards Aunty Brett - she's an expert on all things involving feminine Hygiene.
bigwow
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A multihull
Haligonian
New Member
...egad. Sounds like you've never had a woman aboard in any sense of the expression...
Well, regardless of your relationship with her, your intentions (honourable or otherwise), and her nautical experience:
1. Keep your boat, and particularly the head, spotless...well, at least clean and in working order.
2. Give her privacy when required. No need to mind read, she'll tell you if for some reason you're lurking around the head and she has to use the facilities!
3. Provide the same disposal options you would find ashore. If you have to, post a sign in your head "Natural Waste and Toilet Paper Only to be Flushed Down - All Else Please Dispose of in the Bag Provided". It's a rule everyone follows regardless of gender. Then you can discreetly dispose of the waste once she is ashore, if she doesn't do it herself. Chances are she'll know what to expect/do anyway, but if she is a nautical neophyte, you should brief her on why the sign is posted...it will avoid embarrassment later, and a nasty mess particularly if you end up having to clear the blockage in the black water system...!
4. Make her part of the crew. Unless she is completely useless on a boat and/or wants to be treated as a figurehead, and is just along for the ride, then there is nothing more demeaning than plopping someone in a corner of the cockpit, telling her "Don't touch a thing..." and doing it all yourself. Sailing partner, or sailing widow, you make it what it will be...
5. When in doubt...ASK! Tactfully, that is...i.e. "Is there anything else you need to know or I can do for you before we get underway?" It's a fact of life and nothing to be embarrassed about, and it will show that you are considerate of her needs. Don't take it from me, ask another female friend you can trust to give you good advice!
My wife was ocean racing before I was, and was the only female out of 10 crew...if that bunch of rogues could figure it out, I'm sure you can! If your lady friend is worth her salt, she'll likely sort you out as required, too!
Good luck!
Well, regardless of your relationship with her, your intentions (honourable or otherwise), and her nautical experience:
1. Keep your boat, and particularly the head, spotless...well, at least clean and in working order.
2. Give her privacy when required. No need to mind read, she'll tell you if for some reason you're lurking around the head and she has to use the facilities!
3. Provide the same disposal options you would find ashore. If you have to, post a sign in your head "Natural Waste and Toilet Paper Only to be Flushed Down - All Else Please Dispose of in the Bag Provided". It's a rule everyone follows regardless of gender. Then you can discreetly dispose of the waste once she is ashore, if she doesn't do it herself. Chances are she'll know what to expect/do anyway, but if she is a nautical neophyte, you should brief her on why the sign is posted...it will avoid embarrassment later, and a nasty mess particularly if you end up having to clear the blockage in the black water system...!
4. Make her part of the crew. Unless she is completely useless on a boat and/or wants to be treated as a figurehead, and is just along for the ride, then there is nothing more demeaning than plopping someone in a corner of the cockpit, telling her "Don't touch a thing..." and doing it all yourself. Sailing partner, or sailing widow, you make it what it will be...
5. When in doubt...ASK! Tactfully, that is...i.e. "Is there anything else you need to know or I can do for you before we get underway?" It's a fact of life and nothing to be embarrassed about, and it will show that you are considerate of her needs. Don't take it from me, ask another female friend you can trust to give you good advice!
My wife was ocean racing before I was, and was the only female out of 10 crew...if that bunch of rogues could figure it out, I'm sure you can! If your lady friend is worth her salt, she'll likely sort you out as required, too!
Good luck!
peteandthira
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Run the engine when she wants to use the loo. Or turn the stereo up, if you have one!
Pops
Pops
AuntyRinum
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Re: Aunty Brett.....Help......QUICKLY!!!
Craggy Steve should ensure that he has a plentiful supply of wet wipes to hand, and an adequate stock of Dettol.
Dettol is useful for freshening up smelly bilges.
Craggy Steve should ensure that he has a plentiful supply of wet wipes to hand, and an adequate stock of Dettol.
Dettol is useful for freshening up smelly bilges.
bendyone
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If you havent eaten it dont put it down the heads.
Piers
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stabilisers
sailorman
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Or " Flopper Stoppers " /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
chrisc
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Choose one of the sailing variety.
thailand69
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I have never had a woman aboard. What recommendations does the panel have
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Men have a Penis
and
Women have a Vagina
I have never had a woman aboard. What recommendations does the panel have
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Men have a Penis
and
Women have a Vagina
tugboat
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You need a narrow beamed boat and a saloon table on the centreline. One foot goes out a porthole each side. Oh yes, and a label stuck on the deckhead saying "Brace yersel' Maureen"! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Have I posted this on the correct thread? Dunno. Oh well, too late now!
Have I posted this on the correct thread? Dunno. Oh well, too late now!
kengill
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Nah
Just keep the tiller end located conveniently /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Just keep the tiller end located conveniently /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Becky
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Never mind the feminine hygiene.
Just make sure YOU wash thoroughly and twice a day, including changing your clothes.
Any woman prepared to go on board will be able to manage the rest of the sailing conditions /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Just make sure YOU wash thoroughly and twice a day, including changing your clothes.
Any woman prepared to go on board will be able to manage the rest of the sailing conditions /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Auspicious
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Any woman prepared to go on board will be able to manage the rest of the sailing conditions
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With all due respect I disagree. I keep wet wipes and plastic zip-loc bags in the locker inside the heads. I also have a spare outlet valve for the toilet -- nothing like a visual aid to drive home the limitations of a marine head.
Any woman prepared to go on board will be able to manage the rest of the sailing conditions
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With all due respect I disagree. I keep wet wipes and plastic zip-loc bags in the locker inside the heads. I also have a spare outlet valve for the toilet -- nothing like a visual aid to drive home the limitations of a marine head.
