tcm
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I spose this was rife in the olden days. Does it happen much these days praps racing etc ?
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machurley22
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I believe it does still go on.
In olden times it was known as the press. These days it it usually referred to as skullduggery and attempts to retain crew are often accompanied by much harumphing and high dudgeon.
In olden times it was known as the press. These days it it usually referred to as skullduggery and attempts to retain crew are often accompanied by much harumphing and high dudgeon.
tcm
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Oh dear....
savageseadog
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A lady crew member left another boat skippered by a female to join us. The Lady skipper was not happy about this at all. Shortly after my new crew's car was keyed on race day, we had our suspicions. The lady skipper was officer of the day for the race the following week. As we crossed the finishing line I half jokingly suggested we take a note of the elapsed time. Sure enough when I saw the results, our time had been tampered with. The lady skipper was never seen again, I think she was asked to resign.
bilbobaggins
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I'm a bit of a tart in such matters.
Cross my palm with Heineken, and I'll sail with anyone....
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...and my hearts-delight JK is much the same!
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Cross my palm with Heineken, and I'll sail with anyone....
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...and my hearts-delight JK is much the same!
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longjohnsadler
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Sign of a guilty conscience...
Depends if you 'make them an offer they can't refuse...'?
Depends if you 'make them an offer they can't refuse...'?
ParaHandy
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ye know, ahm nae sure yer richt, yer holiness. fer example the oban press does'nae describe a crazed capt orra ship o' the line searching fer crew in oban ...
och no, the press is where you keep yer vittals cold if ye've nae goat a deep freeze on yer boat. not that y'd be needing wan o' thon up there
och no, the press is where you keep yer vittals cold if ye've nae goat a deep freeze on yer boat. not that y'd be needing wan o' thon up there
machurley22
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Weel, ma unnerstonnin' o' matters nautical wiz ae a bittie bitty so yer like as no' richt, richt enuff.
Lakesailor
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Is that like "wrecking crew" but they make off with the spoils?
Danny Jo
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Like love and war, it's all fair game, provided that you observe certain niceties:
1. No gloating - deprived skipper's bitter complaints should be met with an innocent reply ("you're surely not accusing me of poaching, are you?" with the raise of an eyebrow and the body language of a person who doesn't concern themself with sort of trivia beloved of the tabloid press).
2. SWMBO's best friend is not to be invited unless SWMBO is also on board.
3. Any crew attached to the Commodore, or other Flag Officers (including, ahem, the Rear Commodore) are out of bounds.
4. Should the Moorings Officer/Chairman of the Moorings Committee ever be short of a crew, say "Well, I may be able to help out - my boat is out of commission for replacement of her bumkin woozle-wanger stay. You wouldn't want me or my crew would you?"
5. Recently poached crew must be offered extra rations to help them over their crisis of conscience, and on no account be shouted at.
1. No gloating - deprived skipper's bitter complaints should be met with an innocent reply ("you're surely not accusing me of poaching, are you?" with the raise of an eyebrow and the body language of a person who doesn't concern themself with sort of trivia beloved of the tabloid press).
2. SWMBO's best friend is not to be invited unless SWMBO is also on board.
3. Any crew attached to the Commodore, or other Flag Officers (including, ahem, the Rear Commodore) are out of bounds.
4. Should the Moorings Officer/Chairman of the Moorings Committee ever be short of a crew, say "Well, I may be able to help out - my boat is out of commission for replacement of her bumkin woozle-wanger stay. You wouldn't want me or my crew would you?"
5. Recently poached crew must be offered extra rations to help them over their crisis of conscience, and on no account be shouted at.
ccscott49
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Never had any crew that stole something!
