That’s Ms. Captain to You

Specialty courses are putting women at the helm

As many women can attest, learning a skill from the men in their lives may not always be the best idea. Calm, adept men can suddenly become frustrated and impatient when trying to instruct–this seems to be especially true when a moving boat is involved. How many times have you seen an otherwise agreeable couple yelling at each other during a simple docking procedure? To preserve marital bliss on the high seas, there is another option for women looking to feel comfortable in the helm seat. For the past year, I’ve attended a variety of courses aimed at getting women out on the water–fishing, sailing, navigating, docking, you name it. Designed especially for women, these courses provide a calm, supportive learning environment to gain confidence with boating skills. ...

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