I take first timers out all the time....and the angst is always there. Feeling it now for my JUN 22 trip
some thoughts
1) even if the trip is 25% as good as you expect it will be 100% awesome experience for your guests
2) In your captains briefing be clear this isnt Disney Land and this isnt a democracy. If i ask you to do or not do something you need to listen to me. There is one captain
3) I will start with a float plan and have never finished with the same starting float plan.
4) in my post trip briefing I always ask the following: what would you do differantly, what would you skip, and what was your favorite thing about the trip. Differantly is they always wish they had some more time so dont try to rush through it all
5) We (I) will be judged by our anchoring and ability to catch a mooring ball accurately and efficiently. I need 2 of you to do this every time.
6) I send every couple the Scotts book and tell them to look through so you know what to expect although dont get caught up on something you have to see as you cant see it all.
7) Everyone does a little so no one has to do a lot
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