The wind and the waves

Travelling by boat, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the wind and waves. It’s dangerous out there – weather, whales, rocks, debris. Inside, all should be ship shape and bristling excitement – when will we see land?

But some boats:

– the crew is self obsessed, lazy, ignores the weather and loses sight of its surroundings

– bickering over direction, provisions, who pulls the ropes, which way is north

– ignore leaks, or prod at them, making them worse

– spend the whole time bailing, and forget the reason they’re out there

Travelling by boat, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the wind and the waves as you get everyone working together with a common goal and clear roles.

Skippy Strategy: Set the watch, and attend to the crew.

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