A skipper's hardest job? Managing crew expectations – Nikki Henderson

A skipper's hardest job? Managing crew expectations – Nikki Henderson

Being a good skipper goes beyond keeping the crew and boat safe—it means delivering the right experienceMost people agree: skippers are responsible for the safety of the crew and the boat. But the job far exceeds keeping everyone alive and afloat. A good skipper also has to deliver an experience. One that aligns, at least partly, with the expectations of the crew. In my view, that’s the most overlooked and arguably the hardest part of skippering…