For yacht crew, living and working at sea, it is often difficult to attend family affairs, birthdays, weddings etc. But as friends and family begin to understand your unpredictable lifestyle, a table place is always set for you, just in case you manage to catch a flight and make it at the last minute. Typically, you rsvp, I 'might' be able to make it...but it is always heavily dependent on the weather, arrival/departure of the boss, last minute change in the boat itinerary; y