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Tag Archives: Boating Etiquette
Crew Tips from George
Good manners on the boat: Always stow your gear Bring something for everyone to eat / drink Do NOT talk about work or personal problems…we’re out there to get away from it all, not bring it all with us. Be … Continue reading
Posted in Safety Thoughts, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged Boating Etiquette, boating safety, sailing
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Boating Etiquette
What a skipper expects your mother to have taught you about proper boating manners. The skipper is always in charge, they are responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew. Most skippers are quite relaxed but sometime things happen … Continue reading
Posted in Safety Thoughts, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged Boater Etiquette, Boating Etiquette, boating safety, sailing
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Skipper & Crew Pet Peeves On the Boat
Not being able to read the crew’s email address or it’s left blank with the excuse of “you already have my email and phone number”. Leaving (sometimes expensive) personal gear behind with no name. I then feel obligated (yeah, I … Continue reading
