07-25-2003, 04:03 PM
Can I express an opinion? First, I never keep a Jackpot, not that I have won a lot of them but those that have blessed me go directly to the skipper. Actually, I don't frequent the sportboats often but when I do I have the following attitude. The "help" deserves tipping as any waitress or server or carwash guy or valet parkers or you name it. The public always tips these people, how much depends on the type of service they have rendered. In my experience 90% of the deckhands that I have been associated with deserved full percentage tips. They are super. Not only do they deserve the "pot" they should be tipped accordingly. It's too bad that people don't recognize their help. It would help though if there was tipping can somewhere for all to see and use and maybe a big sign saying (WE ACCEPT TIPS!)
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