We’ve gotten into a nice rhythm on the boat. Whether we’re plotting a course, lowering or raising the anchor or tying up at a dock we each know what the other is doing and don’t require much talking.
So we decided last week that we need to swap roles and feel comfortable with what the other is doing. Unfortunately we have to do this at the same time putting both of us in unfamiliar situations. The first morning saw me at the helm on the flybridge and Gary on the bow ready to bring up the anchor. Now I’ve raised and lowered that anchor probably 50+ times and have a system, just as Gary does at the helm. So not only are we trying to figure out what we’re doing but keeping an eye on each other because you just KNOW someone is going to do something wrong, or forget something. Imagine our surprise when things got a little testy and tempers got a little frayed.
After we calmed down we taked through the process on each end and the next time it went a little better. We still tend to second guess each other and probably will until we get comfortable with the reversed roles. But that’s okay. We’ll just keep working it until we’re both proficient.
Can’t wait until I have to dock the boat. Gary’s head may just explode.
Just letting you know we do check this out occasionally and have been tracking you. Love