In a fortnight or later I MIGHT join a sailing trip from the west coast of the UK to Portugal (Fairo). Apart from it being great fun there are safety aspects to be thought about.<br> I don't know the skipper (my parents offered the trip to me) and his SOP's (standard operational procedures). <br>But what are the basics I should know before joining the trip? What are commom mistakes? What should I prepare myself for? <br>Its not something that I am new to, I've done several DAY trips sailing. Also my dad was a sailing instructor but I think only on lakes and coastal areas.<br>Tomorrow I'll be getting some books from the liberary.<br>Reinhardt