We started as a two person crew 20 years ago. The captain was an experienced sailor, I was an experienced passenger.

After two charters in the BVI (yes we survived #1 and #2) I insisted that I learn how to start the engine, handle the boat under power and bring the boat back to the harbor single handed in case the captain was injured. After 20 years we are both comfortable with all aspects of boat handling,

Two rules. 1. The captain is always (well almost always) right. 2. We always do a man overboard drill.

Gin and tonics helped with our daily discussions on how things could have been handled better.

Even now we both prefer to be alone on the boat.

Good luck!