In an earlier blog I wrote about Crew Allocation Day - when we were introduced to our skipper and fellow crew mates - "Team Rick" until our boat sponsor is announced. Since Crew Allocation a lot of people have been very busy on the teams behalf and there has been a lot of communication via the Clipper team hub site, the team Facebook page and of course E mail.
The Team Building weekend was the next stage in developing the teams ethos, personality and objectives. What followed was everything said on the can. A lot was achieved over the weekend.
Readers will understand we are now in competition with 11 other boats so much must be retained as top secret - ha!
What can I disclose?
The Team Building weekend was the next stage in developing the teams ethos, personality and objectives. What followed was everything said on the can. A lot was achieved over the weekend.
Readers will understand we are now in competition with 11 other boats so much must be retained as top secret - ha!
What can I disclose?
- Our team is made up of 11 nationalities.
- Average crew age - 46
- 9 circumnavigators
- The smallest crew because we have a good number doing multiple legs.
- We have a particularly settled crew legs 1 to 4. An advantage maybe?
- We have a boat song - Best day of my life - American Authors. No comment -ha!
- All our key jobs are filled, and we have a Crew Budget, a shopping list, our delivery crew and a clear plan on victualling.
- The team ethos is in print!
So the essentials are going well. But what about the team spirit ?
We met at the house of a one of our team members. A brave and generous offer. Thank you Alyson! It was a hot weather weekend. Fantastic. A hardish country walk up to the South Downs. 30 plus of us. A great turnout. Sandwiches made by the team earlier - Devils Dyke and pub. Team meeting back at base. Games - team based - and then beer etc and fantastic barbecue. Bed for me at 1. Earlier for some. 2.30 for the hardcore! A lot of chat. A lot of banter. Barriers are coming down. A team is emerging. Next day - Sunday an easy start. Plenty of worthwhile chat. Bacon rolls. Later to the pub for a skittles match and pizza buffet. It all felt right and the atmosphere was good.
My feeling is we have the makings of a team that can do well. Our skipper Rick has us with him and we like his approach. He is sound without doubt and will get the balance right between risk and reward. One or two skippers will push it too hard and end up with breakages for sure. We have some strong personalities but plenty of wise old heads too. We have some very capable women. Special mention of Lou, Shona and Alyson particularly for all their hard work. They have been pivotal in working with Rick - and making the organisation of the team so effective. This has been great for the team. Morale is high. We feel ahead of the curve!
So a really good weekend. Early days but a team spirit has been established. As long as physical stamina holds up I am sure we can do well, look after each other and have fun too.
Well done Team Rick. Fingers crossed - we might have a winning combination!
My feeling is we have the makings of a team that can do well. Our skipper Rick has us with him and we like his approach. He is sound without doubt and will get the balance right between risk and reward. One or two skippers will push it too hard and end up with breakages for sure. We have some strong personalities but plenty of wise old heads too. We have some very capable women. Special mention of Lou, Shona and Alyson particularly for all their hard work. They have been pivotal in working with Rick - and making the organisation of the team so effective. This has been great for the team. Morale is high. We feel ahead of the curve!
So a really good weekend. Early days but a team spirit has been established. As long as physical stamina holds up I am sure we can do well, look after each other and have fun too.
Well done Team Rick. Fingers crossed - we might have a winning combination!
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