This past week, HSC sailing instructor Ken Jewel got the "Funky Monkey" award for sending two of his students to the hospital. Har har. That's pretty funny, er, funky. "That which does not kill us only makes us stronger" wrote a fellow instructor. Um, yeah... it's not gonna kill you; it's the 500 or so general club members who need to worry. Meanwhile, the instructors are all smiles (see photo) as they go recklessly about their business, get paid for it, plus get free memberships, weekly private parties, obnoxious posters proclaiming that "we're better than you" and so on. They are definitely better at causing injuries, I'll give 'em that.
Word has it that Ken is a great party boy, though, so his job isn't at risk. You can read more here.
Well to be fair, HSC already has their money so why should they care?
ReplyDeleteIf they don't come back for more lessons or use the boats because they're traumatized and scared of sailing for life....less wear and tear plus more room for parties baby!
It's interesting to read over who else has won the 'Funky Monkey'. It's almost always for conduct that should result in the instructor losing their job.
ReplyDeleteSending students to the hospital? Check.
Running a J into the rocks? Check.
Nearly sinking several Techs in the course of one lesson? Check.