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, "
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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.


A good friend of mine worked as a charter skipper in the BVI for a
number of years. He always appreciated tips and especially when he was
left the surplus high end food after a charter. He was living high on
the hog for a few days.