Capt. JG wrote:
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As a charter skipper and cruising instructor, the only time tips are
suggested is during skippered charters.

Jack Dale


On 8 Dec 2005 19:46:32 -0800, "
wrote:

I've chartered two sail boats in the last four months. In one case
there seemed to be no one who was angling for a tip. In the second
case, both the briefer and the boat cleaner seemed to think I might
be interested in leaving them with a gratuity. In the last several
years of chartering and crusing I've never tipped people at the
charter operations. Execution at some has been better than others,
but I never felt like anyone did something other than what was
appropriate for the situation.

Comments anyone?

I agree. I've never tipped on a bare-boat, but I have received tips
as the skipper on a paid charter.

It would have to be something quite extraordinary for me to consider
tipping one of the workers. However, I have sent letters of praise on
occasion.

Perhaps some of the cruise ship habits are creeping over into the charter
business.