2009 Cruising Rules

 

Safety is paramount.

 

Know the location of and how to use:

Life Jackets     Life Raft Fire Extinguishers Flares EPIRB

Ring Buoy Exits, including how to lock and unlock First Aid Equipment Emergency Numbers VHF Radio, including calling a Mayday

Dock the boat with lines and cleats only.  NEVER try to stop the boat with your hands, arms, legs.

When the boat is moving, always inform the Captain (Lee) before going onto the swim platform.

Follow Captain’s orders.

 

Keeping The Prize operational is essential.

 

Use MINIMAL toilet paper (2 sheets for #1, 4 for #2 MAX).  For additional cleaning use BBR or wipes (but put wipes in trash, NEVER put wipes in toilet).

Put ONLY human waste and TP used for such in toilet.  Put everything else (wipes, tissue, tampons, gum, etc., including TP used for nose) in trash bin.

To flush toilet, press lever sharply to floor until contents clear (at least 3 sec); release sharply.

Release knobs and hidden hooks to open most drawers and doors (don’t force open).

Open dishwasher with two hands; leave door slightly open; do not close completely.

If you notice or create damage of any kind, inform the Admiral (Sher) ASAP.

          

Preparing to move The Prize is important.

 

Close portholes and toilet lid.

Store all items inside drawers and cabinets, secure stern side.

Close and lock drawers and doors (buttons) and refrigerator and freezer (pins).

Open blinds and curtains.

Empty dishwasher of breakables.

Ensure glass containers in fridge are secure and not exposed.

 

Docking The Prize is challenging.

 

Follow the Captain’s orders.

Remember... use only fenders, lines, and cleats.  NEVER try to stop the boat with your hands, arms, legs.

Communicate clearly.  Remember to inform the Captain before going onto the swim platform.

 

Keeping The Prize clean and neat may ensure another invitation.

 

Leave shoes at the Salon door; wear socks, house shoes, or go barefoot inside.

Keep the common area clean and tidy:  if you open it, close it; if you mess it up, clean it up.

Drink colored (e.g., red wine, sangria) liquids outside.

When you finish with a dish/glass/flatware, rinse it and put it in the dishwasher.

Rinse the sink after pouring coffee or tea into it.

When you shower, squeegee and/or chamois.

Cover hands (or other body parts) before touching suede walls and ceilings.

Keep the duvet on top of your body (don’t sit or lie on it).

Use decorative pillows for decor only (don’t lie on them).

The day you depart leave duvet and pillows loosely on the bed.

 

Paying for this adventure.

 

The Admiral and Captain expect to pay for running the boat (boat, fuel, dockage, crew).

Visitors providing food and drinks are greatly appreciated.