lustyd
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Really? I hadn’t realised there had been a study. Unless you’re making that up…
Women Skippers
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Wansworth
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Sandy
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Gosh that was some time ago, Exmouth has not been a commercial port for over 30 years. It is now a small marina.Standing on the quay at Exmouth as a coaster was outward bound and for some reason I was mildly surprised as a woman stepped out of the wheelhouse and bellowed an order in a strange language,that was in the 70snow women are everywhere taking charge…..except on the British cruising yacht
Some of the best skippers I've sailed with are female, one has sailed in both Artic and Antarctic waters. Her simple description of astronavigation and recommendation of a book got me picking up a sextant again.
Wansworth
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Well looks like my post is having a positive effect ,bringing out to the fore women skippers
……yes it must have been late 1970s when I saw it still as a commercial port
lustyd
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You’re looking with the wrong eyes
Wansworth
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Ok put to a vote,how many of the forum give sole command of their craft to their wife.
lustyd
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I don't think this forum is representitive. We have very few women participating here for this very reason.
capnsensible
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When Mrs S did her ocean qualifying passage, she took our liveaboard home/yacht from Gib to the Canaries with a couple of friends.
At that time I was delivering a 65 foot motor boat from Mallorca to Lanzarote which involved lots of stops and a zillion litres of diesel. I think that she got the best trip.
Wansworth
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So that’s one err female capitán!When Mrs S did her ocean qualifying passage, she took our liveaboard home/yacht from Gib to the Canaries with a couple of friends.
At that time I was delivering a 65 foot motor boat from Mallorca to Lanzarote which involved lots of stops and a zillion litres of diesel. I think that she got the best trip.
capnsensible
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Apologies for answering your question.
Wansworth
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At least you got the idea,now there must be other male formites that will admit to letting their wives/girlfriends take charge of their boat
lustyd
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Mine does all the time. I don’t find that weird at all. I find it weird that you find it weird.
Wansworth
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Well obviously times have changed in the Uk as30 years ago I recall clearly mostyachts were helmed by men who not infrequently shouted at their soul mate to do something up in the bows,here in Galicia it’s mostly men at the helm,what can I say
john_morris_uk
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Our daughter has her own boat that she’s definitely in charge of.At least you got the idea,now there must be other male formites that will admit to letting their wives/girlfriends take charge of their boat
lustyd
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Times have changed, yes. Not only do we let the women have freedom now but we also frown upon sexist attitudes. 
Before you start another thread, yes, we also let “the blacks” drive boats.
Before you start another thread, yes, we also let “the blacks” drive boats.
Wansworth
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Well that two
Chiara’s slave
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Mrs C is frequently in charge. I’m only in sole control when we are racing.
Wansworth
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Three
Chiara’s slave
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There are 3 or 4 redoubtable female skippers at our club. And a sailing school instructor.
veshengro
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Unless there has been a pre voyage change in command the lady " Skipper" of HMNZS Manawanui has some questions to answer.
She's a Commander actually, and as nobody knows reasons/cause yet, no blame should be inferred.
She's a Commander actually, and as nobody knows reasons/cause yet, no blame should be inferred.