How to Be a Great Sailing Crew in 3 Steps - American Sailing
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How to Be a Great Sailing Crew in 3 Steps

Three essential skills to be a great crew member on any sailboat

Steve Hunt, professional sailor and high school sailing coach, distills decades of experience into three essential characteristics that define a great crew: mindset, skill, and communication.

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