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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/whyrumalwaysgone on 2024-11-05 21:36:04+00:00.

I’ve been captain for a summer sailing program for the last decade or so on a private yacht, and when we have down time instead of sitting around I like to teach my crew about what is involved in running a boat. We’ve studied together on all the USCG rules, navigation, safety, and a ton of stuff that isn’t on the exam as well. How to bleed a diesel engine, what to do if the boat is filling up with water, working with crew on a long passage, a ton of scenarios and how to handle them. I even talked my boss into paying for their captains class.

It really makes me happy to see her make this next step into a real sailing career - crew no longer and ready to run her own boat. This will be the 7th woman captain (and 3 guys) I’ve helped study and make the transition from day sail crew.

To be SUPER clear, I don’t take credit - it’s their hard work and sea time that made it happen, but I’m so proud of them! In no way I “taught them everything they know”, but I sure tried to teach them everything I know. It gives me joy to see them as qualified professionals out there running boats and crossing oceans. If you read this S, you rock and you’re going to be a great captain.

Fair winds to you all, and thanks for letting me share this moment.