Pat Murphy – Howth Yacht Club

Irish Sailing Association
Cruising Conference
Howth Yacht Club
20th February 2016
“Managing
New
Crew”
Finding new crew.
Familiarising.
 Making them feel wanted.
Teaching them.
finding new crew.
Sailing Schools
Recruiting stands
Friends
New Club Members
Retired racers !!!!!
Familiarising
Skippers experience
Fellow crew members
Cruising plans
Safety equipment;
On deck
Internal
The joys of cruising in company.
Clothing
Wearing lifejacket.
Using safety line.
First
Aid
Making new
crew feel
wanted and
useful.
Getting them involved
Teaching
new crew
also makes
them feel
wanted and useful.
Priority would be the VHF.
Navigation and chart reading.
Relaxing
and
Enjoying Cruising
The experience of seeing the land from the sea
CREW WANTED
Must have the following attributes.
A good listener
Good patience
Able to take abuse
Able to cook
Not too prone to sea sickness
Available at short notice
Good with hands (especially for sanding and
anti-fouling)