what are the most important things needed for a good crew/sailpartner???

zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
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1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
what are the most important traits/needs/what-have-yous for crew members/sailpartners ?
i am talking for a long passage and/or cruise....
what do you folks look for??

i look for loyalty and trustworthiness, communication--must be able to talk about anything and everything--
this person is the only other human soul on the boat with you on a loong trip in a sailboat--must be able to know that one will watch your back in case of need.
 
Ctskip

Ctskip

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Sep 21, 2005
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other 12 wet water
How about physical ability? I'd like a mate that can move faster than I and with a knack to foresee into the future, and a willingness to go out on a limb( and come back) along with everything else you say. Someone with a brain who's not afraid to use it. A keen understanding of physics

Keep it up,
Ctskip
 
Ross in Tampa

Ross in Tampa

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Jan 11, 2007
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Columbia 28 Sarasota
Ctskip said:
How about physical ability? I'd like a mate that can move faster than I and with a knack to foresee into the future, and a willingness to go out on a limb( and come back) along with everything else you say. Someone with a brain who's not afraid to use it. A keen understanding of physics

Keep it up,
Ctskip
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Someone who recognizes the importance of morning coffee, and an evening sundowner, knows the difference between a sheet and a halyard, And looks good in a bikini...
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
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Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
Someone who compliments your abilities. Try to cover as many skills needed as possible...and looks good in a bikini!
 
Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,750
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
FASTER than a speeding bullet!
More POWERFUL than a locomotive!
Able to LEAP tall buildings in a single bound!
And look good in the bottom half of a bikini
 
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pigue

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Jan 22, 2008
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Hunter 27_75-84 Canyon Lake Texas TX
Someone who knows you better than yourself, and still wants to sail with you.
And looks good in a Bikini...
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
3,198
1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Sailm8 said:
FASTER than a speeding bullet!
More POWERFUL than a locomotive!
Able to LEAP tall buildings in a single bound!
And look good in the bottom half of a bikini
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wonder woman or supergirl???
 
Sailm8

Sailm8

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Feb 21, 2008
1,750
Hunter 29.5 Punta Gorda
Wonderwoman. Love that lasso. And she would look good in just a bikini bottom
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
3,198
1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
they have nonskid soles.
 
Scott

Scott

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Sep 24, 1997
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Hunter 31_83-87 Middle River, Md
Somehow, I don't think Zeehag is looking for someone who looks good in bikini.
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
3,198
1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Scott said:
Somehow, I don't think Zeehag is looking for someone who looks good in bikini.
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depends on how cut he is.....and how cute..... and more...
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
3,198
1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Re: what are the most important things needed for a good cre

what i like best in a crew member/sailing partner is veracity--HONESTY is key.if a man (or woman) is UNABLE to speak truth, how can it be that the boat and individuals on board hold safety and trust in their mind-- is so difficult to trust someone else with life, limb and property if there is a lack of TRUTH in the communication.... what say ye???
 
Freedom77

Freedom77

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Jul 29, 2010
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Macgregor 76 V-25 #928 Lake Mead, Nevada
zeehag said:
what are the most important traits/needs/what-have-yous for crew members/sailpartners ?
i am talking for a long passage and/or cruise....
what do you folks look for??

i look for loyalty and trustworthiness, communication--must be able to talk about anything and everything--
this person is the only other human soul on the boat with you on a loong trip in a sailboat--must be able to know that one will watch your back in case of need.
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You didn't mention gender. Pretty important factor. Hard to say what makes a good crew. My dear departed wife was an RN for 40 years. That makes you tops in my book. Suggest you take your volunteer on a two/three day voyage. This would give you a chance to size them up. I'd be all over this but I have other commitments. Aw, the hell with commitments, sign me up!:D 40 years of sailing experience and clean living. Well sailing experience anyway. Fair Winds and Full Sails....
 
Ctskip

Ctskip

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Sep 21, 2005
732
other 12 wet water
Re: what are the most important things needed for a good cre

Truth and honesty are the most valuable trait any individual can possess.
Man has but one thing to give and that is his word.

Keep it up,
Ctskip
 
zeehag

zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
3,198
1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Re: what are the most important things needed for a good cre

my ketch has openings all the time. let meknow whenye wanna sail with me --i go tO MAZATLAN FIRST THEN SOUFER FROM THERE.
oops then canal and gulf after hurrycame season. if is hurrycame season when i am done with canal we turn right, if not , then we turn left.
 
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