That is an interesting point – I grew up with My father sailing on an old 55’ Yawl, owned by an Heir to Eckerd Drugs, and he had a Pro Skipper during the depression, then a free skipper thereafter, but he pretty much let that skipper and the crew have free reign of the boat. I didn’t realise it then, but there were levels to the crew – 3 or 4 from the 1908 – 1918 range, a few from 1920 – 1930, and then the next decade. They all seemed the same to me at the time. But like you say, you need foredeck and grinders, and I guess every decade, one group would move back to the cockpit and some fresh bucks up to the foredeck!. I guess we unknowingly practice age discrimination. Good thing I own my boat or I would be on the dock!.
Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA (68, not 58, guess I’m losing it too) I expected to see young sailors, but not older ones. Until I saw Doug's name and age, I thought I was the oldest (age 81) on the list. I started sailing fifty-three years ago, and racing about two years later. I still race, with younger crew to do the things I no longer wish to do. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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