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Freedom from responsibility
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ps.com... .... I've been in a couple of situations where the owner or charterer didn't have a clew or was dangerous. That's when you take command. Subtly, of course "Capt. JG" wrote: Yeah, like grabbing the helm and screaming get off the f*cking boat you idiot! Next you're going to tell me that's not subtle enough. That's more subtle than using a gun, yes. Generally, I try to work in a series of suggestions. When the owner of the boat doesn't have a clue and knows he's getting into trouble, and one of my suggestions work, he's relieved to take what are basically orders after that. The one time when that didn't work, I just put on my life jacket and remarked that we were going to hit the bricks close enough to the bus stop for me to be home in time for dinner. We were, too. That guy ended up crewing for me for a few years. DSK I was in a situation once when no one on the boat would take responsibility for the boat. Finally, I just took over, as the several tankers were converging on our position. Not one person complained... amazing. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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