LESSONS LEARNED

1 LOOK FOR RED FLAGS

I placed too much credence on my crew having sailed his yacht from the UK to Preveza, and overlooked the neglected state of his yacht. In hindsight this lack of care revealed his true nature.

2 WATCH THEM IN ACTION

I should have had more interaction with my crew prior to departure. Spending more time with him on the boat would have enabled a better assessment of his capabilities and would have prepared me for the problems I encountered during the voyage. Luckily I had enough confidence in my abilities to safely complete the passage solo.