“Figured right,” I say, re-walking the length of the bar to stand in front of the skipper. “I’m still not sure what you’re offering.”
“What I’m offerin’ ya’, Caleb, is the chance go up against the best sailors in the world. And with the boat I got, crew, and you maybe, I’d say we got a chance to win this thing. Not much, but some. You won’t be fighting crab pots, you’ll be fighting the wind! Stretching and pulling Her to your convenience, running off Her sides and yoking Her mighty strength to your purpose! I’ve sailed the world over and no time have I taken Her for granted.”
“Let me get this straight,” I say, hoping to deflate the situation. “You want me to crew for you even though I’ve no experience.”
“Best way to get experience is to get experience.”
“What’s the pay?”
“Paltry.”
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