What makes a good skipper?

[tcm]

Re: Lashings

In the olden days, a good captain could -and would -adminster a lashing to disobedient crew. Even today, i think it's important for a skipper to ensure that everyone gets lashed on a fairly regular basis.

 

[tome]

Re: Lashings

Agreed. I think this is one of the failings of the RYA syllabus.

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: Lashings

Surely this has now been replaced by the requirement for skippers to ensure that their crews get smashed on a regular basis.

 

[Neraida]

Re: Lashings

I like your idea more than the above.


Claire

 

[ChrisE]

Re: Lashings

In Wales Smashed = lashed = pi$$ed, so SS and tcm saying the same thing, nothing different there then...

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: Lashings

Well you larn summat new evryday!!

 

[jim99]

Re: Lashings

Two things. Having intimate knowledge of which islands have the best bars and the ability to find your boat in a crowd in the middle of the night. Oh, and never forgetting to turn on your anchor light.

 

[tcm]

Re: Lashings

um, the dual meaning of "lashed" was precisely the point of my post! But it seems that some missed it and, worse than that, it looks as i'm going to get billed for more of chrisenstone's consulting expertise in pointing out the obvious.

 

[jimi]

Re: Lashings

I fink Claire is into bondage

 

[StugeronSteve]

Re: Lashings

Despite having paid for son to spend three years in the principality, and no doubt gain vast experience in the subject, I have failed to pick up on this usage of the term.

Please forward Enstone's public information broadcast account to me and I will be pleased to see that it receives the appropriate attention.

 

[jhr]

Re: Lashings

[ QUOTE ]
the appropriate attention

[/ QUOTE ] This may be tricky. In my experience, invoices tend to be printed on non-absorbent paper.

 

[powerskipper]

what makes a good skipper.MMM

someone who instill confidence in there crew that they are safe on that boat,

lets crew do the bits they are good at with pride and the not so good bit with encouragements.

gives there crew time to finish a job

rotas all jobs on the boat if it is possible

listen to suggestions and is willing to discuses any decisions made

acts the way they expect to be treated

Does not raise there voice unless to attract attention in a dangerous situation. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Neraida]

That'll be my chance to hold the steery stick then.


Claire

 

[powerskipper]

LOL /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Peppermint]

Re: Oh! I be ever so umble I be....

What it takes...

Wisdom. Good skippers are wise to the ways of god, man and diesel.

Leadership. Lead the crew in their sailing adventure.

Security. Creating an environment were crew members can learn by "cock up", one of the very best teachers, in safety.

Support. Helping the least able to be useful.

Methodology.....

Lying, cheating, duplicitousness, low cunning, violence, exploitation, misdirection the offering of treats and humour.

The outcome....

A crew that feels valued, gets on well and can't wait to go sailing with you again.*
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A good skipper can do all of the arty farty nav and boat handling stuff. He can clean the heads and cook a stew. Well if he wash's his hands he can cook a stew. He knows when to have a nap, too.

* If anyone knows a crew like this get them to PM me.

 

[LadyInBed]

The ability to keep your mouth shut
oh! and hold your drink /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Neraida]

On second thoughts....


Claire

 

[CodStewart]

Ummmm! Would rather not say. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[BrianJ]

Try these
How to be a good Skipper

Selecting Crew Pick your crew with defined jobs in mind (1) Foredeck (2) Trimmers (3) Navigator (4) Tactician
(5) Helmsman
Remember to select crew who don’t suffer from Sea Sickness

Crew Training At least 2-3 hours of the following (1) Tacking (2) Headsail Changes
(3) Spinnaker changes
(4) Different spinnaker drops
(5) reefing
Back up Every position must have a back up ----- in the training schedule select backup crew and train them also
Navigator (1) the first problem for a navigator is seasickness/working below.
(2) must examine and know charts which have to be up to date
(3)prepare "navigators notebook" showing all lights and courseplus emergency shelters.
(4)must have regular entries in log for position (every 4 hours)
(5)must think ahead and communicate all thoughts to skipper and Crew.

Provisions The Skipper must be responsible for ensuring all provisions are on board.
The First Aid box must be located in a position known to all Crew who must have informed the medical officer of any allergies to any Particular medicine.
Stress =Hygiene (Head to galley ) = Log all medicinegiven


Owners Know your Crews objectives then provide for them and don't forget pre race checks
BrianJ /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[ChrisE]

Re: Lashings

The usual brown envelop left by tree on the right will suffice.