Introduction

Sailing is a fun and challenging sport, but it’s not without its problems. Here are some of the most common sailing pains and how to fix them:

Constant seasickness.

If you are prone to seasickness, please don’t go out on the ocean. You will only make it worse for yourself and everyone else on board if you insist on staying up there. If it gets too bad for you, go below deck where it’s much calmer and safer.

If this isn’t an option, try taking a few dramamine pills before heading out. This should help ease those pesky symptoms of nausea and dizziness so that you can enjoy your time out there!

Busted gear and other equipment issues.

Your gear can break, but it doesn’t have to be a big deal. If you don’t know how to fix it, learn! There’s no shame in not knowing how to do something; there’s only shame in pretending like you do and making things worse.

All sailors need tools and supplies for their boats; if you don’t have them, get them. You don’t have time? Hire someone who does—it’s worth the money if your boat is critical for your livelihood or enjoyment!

Berth-mates from hell.

Everyone has a different definition of what it means to be a good sailor, but on board a boat there are two roles that should remain constant: the captain and the crew. If either of these are not up to par, you’ll end up in trouble.

A good crew is one that listens to your instructions and completes tasks when they need to be done. They don’t mind getting dirty or working hard in order to get things done (and make sure everyone else does their fair share). They’re supportive during rough times, but know when it’s time for fun too! A good captain will always put safety first (and everyone else second), no matter how tired or hungry he or she may be after long hours at sea. A solid weather forecast helps ensure an enjoyable journey without any unexpected surprises along the way; without one then even if it seems like everything else is perfect there could still be an ugly storm lurking around every corner!

Injuries from cleaning the head.

The head is the bathroom. If you’ve ever cleaned it on a boat, then you know what I’m talking about. It’s not as gross as it sounds—unless of course you’re cleaning a cat’s litter box. In that case, my condolences and please let me know how many times you threw up while reading this paragraph.

Injuries from cleaning the head are common among sailors. There are two main reasons for this: 1) Your brain doesn’t fully process why there are gloves on your hands when you put them in the turd bin; 2) You’re wearing only swim trunks and don’t realize that feces do not wash off with soap and water (it sticks).

To clean up properly without hurting yourself or others, make sure to wear these items: shoes, mask/gloves/hat/life jacket (not necessarily all at once).

Too many people on watch, too few people on watch, or just not enough crew.

• Make sure you have enough people on watch.
• If you don’t have enough people on watch, hire more.
• If you don’t have enough crew, hire more.
• If you don’t have time to train your crew, hire more.

One of the biggest things that can cause sailing problems is an inexperienced captain.

One of the biggest things that can cause sailing problems is an inexperienced captain. If you’re a novice captain, your crew won’t be able to trust you, and they’ll be worried about what you’ll do next.

An inexperienced captain can also make bad decisions in terms of where to sail and how long to stay out there. They may decide on a course or destination without thinking through all of the implications that come with it—like getting caught in rough weather or running out of food.

As a result, it’s crucial that if you’re going to be a novice sailor at first, then take some steps toward being an experienced one as soon as possible so that your crew can have peace of mind while sailing under your command!

If you want to avoid sailing problems, hire a good captain and get trained yourself if you want to be the captain one day.

If you want to avoid sailing problems, hire a good captain and get trained yourself if you want to be the captain one day.

A good captain will know how to handle every situation and make sure that everything goes smoothly on your trip. It’s not always possible for them to prevent all of your sailing pains, but they can help reduce them significantly by taking care of the most important things that could go wrong during your trip.

A good captain will also have experience with different kinds of boats, so they’ll know exactly how each one works and what kind of maintenance is required for each model. This makes it easier for them to take care of any potential issues before they become big problems—and it’ll save time when trying to fix anything while out at sea!

Conclusion

There you have it. The top sailing problems and how to fix them. If you’re just starting out, these are all things that everyone experiences at some point when sailing. Don’t worry about it too much; just work through them one at a time until you get more experience!