Our first rule gets people attention, Stay on the Boat! One hand for the boat at all times.
2nd rule is usually something silly to lighten the rule mood, like Captain gets beer first LOL (or depending on the crowd, insert sexual favor here)

3rd rule and beyond are the serious rules.


Not a rule but something I tell newbies......we are never a "yelling" boat, chartering or racing, but in both cases I still tell them ahead of a sail..... if someone is yelling it's because there is something urgent, do not take it personally or be offended. If there's an urgent situation "please" and "thank you's" go out the window and voices may be raised or swear words may be used LOL

Peter, I like your rule #3!! I'm gonna use that, especially the duck, duck duck!