@Happyladydiver
Sometimes the guys won’t listen to you because you’re a gal. Speak up. If they’re rushing you just to rush you, tell them NO. Don’t be afraid to be a little loud or aggressive if needed. Take care of your own gear. If it’s too heavy, ask for help with moving it around, but otherwise set up your own gear. Get to the boat early to give you extra time to set your gear up. Better to do it while at the dock than on a rocking boat anyway.
Sometimes the guys won’t listen to you because you’re a gal. Speak up. If they’re rushing you just to rush you, tell them NO. Don’t be afraid to be a little loud or aggressive if needed. Take care of your own gear. If it’s too heavy, ask for help with moving it around, but otherwise set up your own gear. Get to the boat early to give you extra time to set your gear up. Better to do it while at the dock than on a rocking boat anyway.