Sailing with old people

[tcm]

A friend of mine is considering an extended cruise with an elderley crew, and asked if perhaps there are any special arrangements that should made to ensure that their time on board is comfortable as possible. Any suggestions?

 

[phatcat1]

Special locker for incontinence pants, Sterident, etc etc

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[KevB]

Plenty of air fresheners to hide the smell of moth balls and wee.

 

[phatcat1]

Carry a folding coffin likes the cruise ships do,

(and a big fridge in warmer climes!) /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Twister_Ken]

Some Victor Sylvester CDs, and tonic wine in the booze locker.

 

[jimi]

Have they read "Children of Men" by PD James? If so, playing "Abide with me" might not be your best ever idea!

 

[Vara]

Steradent, if stored in cabinets with sliding mirror doors strips the silvering off!!
I think that was covered in the SAGA ICC course.

 

[Evadne]

A glass holder by the bunkside with complimentary steradent is a nice gesture.

 

[Lakesailor]

A risky proposition. Where will it end?
Literally.
"Are we there yet?"
"Where are we?"
"Who are you?"
"Who am I?"
"What does that do?"
"Do you like gardening?"

In fact how will you know when it's finished?

 

[Medskipper]

Well everyone seems to think I'm elderly, but all I would want is a boat full of very willing beautiful young ladies and a large supply of viagra!!

 

[jhr]

Not a suggestion, per se, but surely there must be a market for a detatchable pulpit that can double as a Zimmer Frame for those little jaunts ashore? Just detach from its mountings, cart ashore in the dinghy (making sure not to pierce the tubes) and off you go. Given that it's made of stainless tubing, it could also be modified to provide a reservoir for the by-products of little accidents, perhaps?

Prospective investors, queue here. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[FullCircle]

I think you will find all the necessary products and advice here.....

http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/en-gb/OnlineShop/

 

[Rabbie]

Could you give an age range as 'elderly' means very different things to different folks?.

 

[BobE]

You insolent young whippersnappers you!!!!!!

Forget the "Cheers" you're not old enough to take a man's drink...
Bob E.. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Bejasus]

Deck slippers?

 

[deffie]

Well tcm, you could tell your friend not to have such a patronising attitude. As an 'over 70' I can tell you that I am still nimble enough to get on a coachroof to furl a main in a rolling sea, if need be, that I recently had an eye test and had 20-20 vision in one eye and very nearly the same in the other, so I can still read a chart and navigate and also spot bouys. Various bits ARE wearing out quicker than I would like however and personally I get tired quicker. So if you are being serious about taking 'oldies' for a cruise forget the crack of dawn tide-catching and tuck into an anchorage or marina nice and early. Theres nothing wrong with our wallets !

 

[Helina]

What do you mean by elderly ?
When I was crossing the Atlantic the oldest crew member was 70. I asked him that if he had any limitations compared to us others and the answer was no. As was the practice.

 

[pessimist]

I was going to add my thoughts to this thread, but SWMO has just informed me that supper is cancelled if I do.

 

[pragmatist]

Wonderful ! We have had huge success in the village in increasing our popularity by recommending zimmer-frames to some of our older friends - but the marine equivalent - what an entrepreneurial idea ! And since I can hear pessimist typing on this thread I thought I'd just recommend one for him - he hasn't been able to walk since yesterday and when getting up from his chair has just uttered an anguished cry of "OWWW" /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Bajansailor]

TCM, tell your mate to be very aware that the elderly friend might well beat the pants off your mate in every aspect of boat operations, especially when it comes down to the drinking sessions..... this is spoken from a friend's personal experience with his Dad, who was 92, and a lot more gung-ho and active than the 'young' 'uns when he went sailing with them.

This special Dad could drink anyone under the table, and never have a hangover the next day, and was an exemplary crew in all respects, including having a very appreciative and keen eye for female talent.

A force to be reckoned with!