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You Are the Skipper… But Are You a Leader?

How 7 leadership styles shape a skipper

Are you a leader? Discover how different leadership styles shape a skipper’s success, crew morale, and teamwork on and off the water.

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When I first started sailing, racing was the easiest way to get on a boat. Walk the dock the day before or even the morning of the race with a six-pack of good beer and you’ll get noticed. Greet the crew and ask if they need help. Someone always does. Crew drop out at the last minute, and skippers are desperate for “rail meat.”

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