Sharing the joy of boating with your spouse requires, in some cases, a little patience and skill. The sea is a world apart, and not everyone appreciates it. Here are some simple, but not revolutionary, tips for getting your partner on board so that everything goes smoothly.
A classic pattern at the beginning
Without any gender bias, it is often the case that the man discovered sailing in his youth. He will have shared wonderful trips with friends, without ever getting seasick, pushing the boat a bit and without much interest in comfort or intimacy.
Now he is in a relationship with a "landlubber", and he would like to introduce her to sailing, buy a boat and go cruising during the vacations. To realize this program, it is all the same simpler if his half enjoys boatingâeuros¦
That being said, there are, of course, as many cases as there are couples and it is not always the husband who tries to attract his wife to the boat, the opposite also happens. Other times, both spouses are equally fond of boating. And sometimes, the one who loves boating prefers to keep this hobby to himself!
Start small
Boating, when you don't know much about it, can be scary. In order not to scare your partner, it is better to start gently. This may seem quite obvious, but some people get carried away by a good wind and good performance, forgetting that heeling is an element to be tamed little by little.
Taking care of the comfort on board
In general, a boat is less comfortable than a house. In order to avoid the gap between the two being too wide and not to put you off, it is important to take care of the comfort on board. This means, first of all, a perfectly clean and airy interior. If necessary, you must also anticipate the question of toilets: a bucket on the deck or in the middle of the saloon can be a bit rough for a first time.
Managing seasickness
If you don't know if your partner is sensitive to seasickness, the first trips should be as quiet as possible. Indeed, once you enjoy sailing, seasickness no longer seems an insurmountable obstacle. On the other hand, if you suffer from seasickness before you even like sailing, it is likely that you will not make the effort to learn to sail.
Learn to navigate
The easiest way to get your partner to sail is to offer a sailing course. Indeed, when one knows the basics of sailing, the fear diminishes. The person can start to participate in the maneuvers, find more interest in sailing and enjoy it. On the other hand, the spouse is not in the best position to teach his or her partner sailing techniques. This often creates more tension in the couple than is necessary.
The ideal program to start with
Thus, the ideal program to initiate one's half would be the following:
- Plan a short first outing: a weekend at most.
- Limit sailing time to approximately two hours
- Choose a nice destination: a charming little port to visit, a beautiful anchorage on an island
- Sailing in perfect weather conditions: it is better to cancel an outing if the weather is not good.
- To have a very safe, very reliable boat, that the captain knows well: technical problems could cause a permanent loss of confidence.
- Clean the boat before welcoming your partner.
- Bring delicious snacks.
- And if you can cross the road of some dolphins, it will not spoil anything!
However, if you still think that a woman on board is bad luck, you can do as you wish!
