Nick, Of course they are not compulsory. I hope the poster did not take it that way. It's just that the guys do a great job helping with docking and everything else. See you next week some time.

Warren S/V Scuba Doo
Lagoon 50 (winner of best crewed yacht under 55 feet at the St. Thomas crewed yacht boat show).

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