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Re: Top Three Boat Rules for Crew/Guests
[Re: snmhanson]
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04/04/2024 02:51 PM
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Interesting - I have done sailing terms, things about the boat, thoughts on meals and drink, but never rules until they are actually there. These might be good: 1. - See something, Say something. And unlike 9/11, the answer for "To who?" is everyone on the boat - especially ME 2. - The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. Keep in mind that entertainment is where you can find it 3. - If I say something 3 times (stop stop stop, run run run, duck duck duck for example) JUST DO IT. Do not stop to ask questions, just do it. If you want my complete undivided attention, say something 3 times - and do NOT say my name repeatedly (I already know it). Another good and slightly humorous thing to send out is the video clip for the 10 Commandments for Sailing. Said with humor, but very true. Keep Smiling!!!
Peter s/y Time Will Tell (2019 Lagoon 42) peter@syTimeWillTell.com
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Re: Top Three Boat Rules for Crew/Guests
[Re: Time Will Tell]
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04/04/2024 05:21 PM
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LauraTheTshirtGal
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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!
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Re: Top Three Boat Rules for Crew/Guests
[Re: Time Will Tell]
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04/04/2024 07:15 PM
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I was thinking of things I should tell the couple we are taking on our upcoming trip and the first thing I thought of was something along the lines of "Don't get your hands caught in [censored] (stuff)." I think newbies tend not to realize the immense forces involved in all things large boat and think that they can: hold the mooring painter, get another wrap around the winch, hold the boat off the dock, hang onto the roller furling line when the genny fills, (add any number of ways you can hurt yourself). It's a fine line between properly warning them about the various things that can hurt them, and scaring them and having them be overly nervous about what could happen and not enjoy the trip. My next two would be the MOB stuff (someone watches and points to the MOB the entire time, etc.) and the "Don't question me if I raise my voice/urgency tone" thing. @Laura, I want to hear more about the crowd that gets rule 2 with the alternate to the first beer clause. I may have to come up with a whole new rule/reward system!
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Re: Top Three Boat Rules for Crew/Guests
[Re: 706jim]
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04/05/2024 09:50 AM
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My comments to my crew for our 2011 charter of a 47' power cat:
DO NOT attempt to fend the boat off a dock if it looks like we are going to collide with it. 22 tons of boat is only going to crush your arm/hand and nobody is going to thank you for your efforts.
We never had this problem but I'm betting that somebody else WILL sooner or later. I give the same brief. I do however point out that if the insist on trying to save the boat hitting something their body does make an effective fender if put in place at the proper time! On sailboats it’s also important to tell guests to never untie a line, sheet or halyard unless they have verified the line is not under load or is properly controlled. If in doubt I tell them to call me and leave it alone.
Last edited by GeorgeC1; 04/05/2024 11:39 AM.
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Re: Top Three Boat Rules for Crew/Guests
[Re: tmsxmsails]
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04/05/2024 03:05 PM
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I have to say these are all hilarious but also very good! Especially don't untie things, massive loads, body part fenders etc! TMSXMSAILS....well its a family page BUT one of my male friends uses this line, "Captain gets h**d first" .... No one has ever taken him up on it (except his girlfriend maybe ) but it always gets a laugh Disclaimer: This is amongst our generally inappropriate friend group, no small children have been traumatized.
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