A LIFETIME at Sea - Lessons Learned over 300,000 Bluewater Miles | With John Kretschmer
9 avril 2020 · 47 min · 115K vues
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Professional delivery captain John Kretschmer recounts a career spanning 300,000 bluewater miles and deliveries of over 60 different sailboats.0:02 He emphasizes that his expertise developed through hands-on experience as a delivery skipper rather than formal training, noting that he learned to navigate using a sextant before GPS became standard.10:28 Kretschmer highlights the importance of leadership and crew management, specifically his process of conducting a three-hour safety briefing to assess the communication styles and capabilities of his passengers.32:30 When facing emergencies at sea, he prioritizes identifying redundant systems, such as using a Hydrovane to steer if the primary rudder fails, to maintain control and calm the crew.36:20 He argues that a successful captain focuses on the human element and the overall experience of the passage rather than just the technical aspects of sailing. Kretschmer currently conducts training passages and seminars aboard his Kauffman 47, Quetzal.0:26
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