Daedalus and Icarus.

I agree with you Doug about courage. If you plan ahead
how much courage is needed? If you know what you
are doing and have actions for any given situation, then
fear is not a problem.

You need courage to do something you know is
risky. Like sailing solo in the artic in locations where
the Coast Guard does not do rescues. Hardly an attribute
of an outstanding skipper.

Daedalus would be foresight and thinking ahead.

Icarus
"DSK" wrote in message
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jlrogers wrote:

In no particular order:

Good Judgement
Experience
Knowledge
Ability
Empathy
Courage


Does "Good Judgement" include foresight & the ability to keep several
moves ahead of the boat? IMHO that's one of the most important
characteristics of a skipper.

Empathy... yes, especially as some other pointed out, the empathy to put
crews to work at tasks appropriate to their skill.

Courage is I think over rated in a sailor. Usually any occasion calling
for bravery is due to a lack of foresight, judgement, knowledge, etc etc.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King