May 22, 2018
Watchkeeping is not just about ensuring you avoid collisions, it is about ensuring the boat is safe, the gear is working properly and the person off watch is sleeping well.
To truly enjoy ocean passages, this is imperative. But getting to sleep on a boat that is bouncing across a tradewind sea can be difficult.
Join Lin Pardey as she describes a few of the tips that have helped her and those she has sailed with, sleep well in all kinds of weather. For as she makes clear, a well-rested crew makes better decisions, stays healthier and is far easier to live with.
Links
Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2rU2K6U
Get Ready to Cross Oceans (DVD) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LeQi9P
Pardey Offshore Sailing Video Series
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig