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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.

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Capt. JG wrote:
wrote in message
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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.

"Dennis Pogson" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
wrote in message
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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.


Oh great....

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"Capt. JG" wrote

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


Oh great....


Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?

SBV

I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote

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


Oh great....


Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?

SBV

We're going on one in June.

SBV


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote

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


Oh great....


Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?

SBV

Where to?

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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We're going on one in June.

SBV


"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

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"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote

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


Oh great....


Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?

SBV

Scotty wrote:
We're going on one in June.
SBV

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

"j" ganz @@
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As a musician, I know a musician who was on a cruise ship. A blues
wailer, and picker, he worked 8 hours of music every day, conducted
lifeboat drills, made beds, moved laundry, and bussed rooms for
another 8. He was on call at any time. His boss decided if he
needed sleep. No sex, no dope, no drink, no shore leave, so his
money didn't last long once back shoreside, and he'll never do it again.

Why tip him? Or any one pressed to such extremity?

Your Caddy?

Tips Insure Prompt Service.

Chambermaids, like my brother's x, depend on tips to pay the
babysitters.

Why make life any easier for these uppity foreigner house servants?

To give them someone to admire, emulate? So they can afford a
college education? A mechanic's course?

A parts guy computer operator training session or two?

High paying jobs are a necessity, if our world is to prosper.

Can you afford it?

Live long.

Terry K



"Scotty" wrote in message
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"Capt. JG" wrote

Perhaps some of the cruise ship habits are creeping over

into the charter business.

Oh great....

Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?
SBV

Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an
all-inclusive vacation including room, all meals, snacks, etc.,
entertainment (Vegas/broadway-type shows, classical music groups,
lectures), casino, running track with 360 degree ocean views, spa/gym
facilities, comfortable chairs for reading, sunsets/sunrises in the
Caribbean, transportation to ports in a tropical climate, etc., for
about $650 pp weekly, including taxes, tips, and port charges. Meals
selected from several options, including four-course meals ordered from
a varying menu (lobster, lamb, steaks or prime rib done medium rare or
to your preference). Room service, dishes washed, room and linens
cleaned, no grocery shopping, no fuel expenses, plus, they returned us
on time and in good shape the following weekend. - This is from our
experience on a cruise my wife and I took earlier this month (Carnival)
from Galveston to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. On several days
we had 40-50 knot head winds and 10-12 foot waves in the Gulf, and it
was nice to be able to slip into a warm bed at night and let the captain
worry about navigation, etc. Ports offered attractions such as scuba
diving, touring, exploring historical sites, etc., though at additional
cost.

Jim


Capt. JG wrote:

I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:
Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an

You lie! Your MacCrapM is highly superior to a cruise liner and can go
forever without using the engine.

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