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**boatman61** · 16-05-2015, 04:29

So anyway.. I got this e-mail from some guy called Chris Stanmore-Major asking for a quote to deliver 2 Volvo 60's from Cal to Panama.. gave Atoll a shout for 2nd Skipper and he was up for it so sent off a quote..
He comes back with 'What assurances can you give that your other skipper and your crews can handle a boat with full running backstays..'
Nearly recounted my experience of popping a running backstay on Azzurra 2 an ex America's Cup 12metre last November in the Baltic.. no loss of mast.. just myself and a 4ft 11 Portuguese lady as crew.. but figured the World is to small for 2 arrogant ******** so politely told him to go away..

Sorry Atoll.. your name did not impress him either..

**boatman61** · 16-05-2015, 04:43

Forgot to say.. when he responded to my quote it was with a 'Google Search my name so you know who your talking to...'
If my web site is not sufficient information for him to judge whether I'm a viable Skipper for the job.. why bother.. or is it good for his ego to try and put folk down..

Delancey · 16-05-2015, 05:44

Sounds like a narcissist. Maybe you dodged a bullet.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narc...ality_disorder

**Wotname** · 16-05-2015, 05:52

You are losing your edge methinks.

Surely an hypenated surname should have been enough to prime the BS detector.

Yep, I agree, you dodged a bullet.

FamilyVan · 16-05-2015, 06:48

I've worked for that type of owner. They think because they were born in the back seat of a Rolls Royce with a 6+ figure trust fund, that some how makes them competent seamen. Run! He'd likely micro manage the entire trip- badly, from his couch a thousand miles away.

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**boatman61** · 16-05-2015, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wotname

You are losing your edge methinks.

Surely an hypenated surname should have been enough to prime the BS detector.

Yep, I agree, you dodged a bullet.

So that's why I'm never taken seriously.. my 'Posh' hyphenated surname

captain58sailin · 16-05-2015, 09:03

Hell boatman you should have given him my name as a second, that would have really impressed him, NOT. Sorry you got the bum's rush on the run. Anyway I'm too busy getting my boat ready for sea right now, since I retired from the regular boat business, I have been busier than before, working on my own crap. I don't know how I had time for a regular job.

SaltyMonkey · 16-05-2015, 10:59

if he's such a big arse monkey, why didn't he do the job 'imself?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/csmoffshore

FamilyVan · 16-05-2015, 11:08

That explains it- motivational speaker- and to make matters worse he's Canadian to boot!

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Badsanta · 16-05-2015, 12:58

Sounds like he has a few connections, wouldn't think he would have trouble finding crew.

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capn_mark · 16-05-2015, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

That explains it- motivational speaker- and to make matters worse he's Canadian to boot!

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Hopefully yer Canadian and being sarcastic maybe?

FamilyVan · 16-05-2015, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by capn_mark

Hopefully yer Canadian and being sarcastic maybe?

Yes. I am a sarcastic Canadian.

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**s/v Beth** · 16-05-2015, 13:05

People think that because they are offering lots of $$ that you will put up with crap. Just say no.

**boatman61** · 16-05-2015, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by FamilyVan

That explains it- motivational speaker- and to make matters worse he's Canadian to boot!

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Actually I think he's a Brit who relocated to Nova Scotia... anyway.. if your into racing and stuff his Facebook Page is looking for sponsers..

Unlike mine which is full of silly crap...