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→Attitude and Personality: small tweaks to wording
*'''Positivity and humility''': No captain wants to give a ride to someone who will be complaining the whole time, acts entitled, or thinks they know better about everything. You have much to learn, young grasshopper.
*'''Can-do attitude''': There's a lot of work to be done on a boat, and the captain knows better than you about how things work at sea. Enthusiastically follow instructions first, and ask questions later. Be ready to work hard, including on unusual schedules.
*'''Patience and flexibility''': Unless you're on a super-nice boat, life aboard is sometimes surprisingly simple, austere, and even harddifficult. Be prepared to endure hardship and find your inner peace, especially if you'll be at sea for more than a few days.*'''Interest in sailing''': Captains are generally much more enthusiastic about taking on people who want to learn about sailing than people who are just trying to get from point A to point B. Cruising the seas is their passion and hobby, and they want to share it with like-minded people. Presenting yourself only as a "hitchhiker" is often can be a way to get a quick "no".
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