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[in_vane]

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[sidearmed]

I'd appreciate that, honestly. Sailing a ship, or a boat, isn't a skill to scoff at.

[in_vane]

No. And it can be freeing as fuck. At least it was for me. Are you more interested in the physical work of sailing or the more ... well navigation, reading the weather, stuff like that?

[sidearmed]

Frankly, I'll learn whichever is easier for you.

[ Or both, because when would navigation or literally steering a boat not be helpful at some point. ]

[in_vane]

Alright. Let's start with sailing since I find it easier to teach. It is stuff like figuring out what rope goes where and stuff like that. Most ships have the same basic layout there and it is important to know that when a captain says to take in the fore stay you know what rope to pull.

[sidearmed]

That sounds slightly less stressful than other things you could be teaching. I have a question, though.

[ because he has seen a few pirate movies in his time. ]

Do I need to wear shoes?

[in_vane]

That is up to you, but most people do. Some people who climb the rigging a lot like to not wear them, but I have always done it.

[sidearmed]

I think I'll keep mine for now. Get the lay of the land -- or boat -- as it were.

[in_vane]

Not a bad plan. I figured we should start with something like that. Not really sailing but just getting used to the ropes.

[sidearmed]

Sounds fair. See you then?