12 reasons to date a sailor:

1. We have strong hands
2. We're not afraid to get wet
3. We love it when it blows
4. We can go for hours
5. We know what to do when things get rough
6. We are good with ropes, knots, and harnesses.
7. We can usually get it back up after a couple of minutes.
8. Any misdemeaners can be protested.
9. We can find the best start position possible in 3 minutes or less.
10. We're great at operating pleasure crafts of any size.
11. We can beat hard for a long time.
12. We're adept at using lube and ticklers.

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BONUS REASONS WHY TO DATE A SAILOR:

13. we have lovely tans from being in the sun all day
14. we give a whole new meaning to "ooch"
15. we can harden up on demand
16. we know when to pull and when to release at just the right time
17. we don't get off until it's coming on our face. (capsize recovery)
18. If you cant keep it up, dont take it out.
19. we are very skilled at pinching and footing
20. The best feeling is surely coming from behind
21. female skippers know how to grip the extension
22. We know how to get into tight holes no matter what the size of our boat.
23. We're always willing to double up to increase the fun
24. We know how to keep our sticks up, no matter how rough it gets.
25. We discovered the motion of the ocean.
26. Rule #69: Always practice good seamanship.
27. We know how to sheet in and bare away
28. We won't mind the feel of rubber....we are used to "wet suits"
29. We know how to properly position our poles... spinnaker that is.
30. You can't expect to keep your sheets dry for long.
31. All it takes to raise the pole is a yank on the topper
32. When the pole comes down, we are still ready for a long beat.
33. We know how to rub down the topsides and the bottom.
34. Ask for room and we will give it to you
35. Female skippers always head for the buoys