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Getting on a boat to cross an ocean is a dream, isn’t it ?
And as much as it can happen, it can also turn into a nightmare if you end up with the wrong person onboard. Here is Youlia’s testimony in which she very clearly explains the psychological journey she went through, stuck on a boat with an unstable captain in the middle of a transoceanic crossing.
I don't mean to turn it to a melodrama, I just want to illustrate that "yes, it happens" and that it is not always possible to avoid it. And that it is necessary to take a series of precautions before boarding, whether one is a man or a woman (especially a woman, of course).
Moreover, the Facebook group "Navigation au féminin en sécurité" allows all women wishing to sail in safety to make sure that the skipper with whom they will sail is not already unfavourably known for inappropriate behavior towards female crew. Therefore, feel free to register.
Also, make sure that you report the inappropriate behaviour you may have been a victim of to this Fb group, as well as to the website that put you in contact with the offending skipper. This helps to warn them and prevent this from happening to others!
Conclusion: Don’t grab the first tempting opportunity, ask the right questions, take the necessary precautions and make reasonable decisions to navigate in the best possible conditions !
The link of the Facebook group "Navigation au féminin en sécurité" is here: / 420624259298425 If you are a woman and you want to find "secure" boarding, do not hesitate to register!
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