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The crew's departure — Continuing solo
1 de abril de 2026 · 36 min · 2K visitas · Guadeloupe
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The owner of a Beneteau Oceanis 440, currently cruising in the Caribbean, reports the sudden, unannounced departure of his three crew members. The crew left the vessel while the captain was working below deck, taking significant provisions and leaving the boat in a state of disarray.10:31 The captain notes that tensions had been building, exacerbated by a lack of communication and differing expectations regarding the nature of the voyage. He highlights the importance of his 15-euro-per-day contribution policy, which he uses to maintain the vessel's dedicated bank account and cover maintenance costs, such as replacing damaged Lavac toilet pumps and hardware.23:58 Following the incident, the captain faced online criticism regarding his management style and the cleanliness of the boat, prompting him to reflect on the necessity of clear expectations between skippers and crew.13:43 He concludes that open, proactive communication is essential to prevent interpersonal conflicts from escalating during long-term cruising.
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