Hi
I am very interested in your on board routines FAQ but also what some people
specifically ask/require people to supply for themselves as guests.
Don
Don Harben
Life
On 2011-05-11, at 3:23 PM, "Flying Pig" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Do any of you all have a "formal" or "informal" guest policy.
>>
>
> Yes, we do - and I also have a "FAQ for guests on Flying Pig" which lets
> them know they're not in Kansas any more.
>
> Before we leave, I sit everyone in the cockpit, and stand in the
> companionway, and do "the talk" - which includes holding up a joker valve as
> part of my explanation of why nothing you haven't eaten yet, other than
> modest amounts of paper, flushed as you use it, goes in the heads.
>
> As to how long, you set the rules. We've found that folks who aren't REALLY
> into sailing and the marine lifestyle, but really want to be there, do well
> with about 10 days tops. OTOH, Lydia's mother was with us for 6 months the
> last time, and it was OK, though a bit long. This time, assuming she gets in
> shape (she's 85; she was 83 the first time) at my sister's, where she is
> now, it will be a couple of months.
>
> If you have pre or early teens aboard - alone, likely only if you're
> grandparenting or perhaps aunt/uncle-ing - be prepared for a severe culture
> shock for them. They need to be prepped (unless you're of the dockside and
> restaurant crowd; we're definitely not) as to how diet and schedule (and
> internet and telephone) will be a radical change from what they're used to;
> if they can't agree (and keep to it) in advance, or adapt, I'd suggest an
> agreement with the parents that they can be put off at the first opportunity
> (assuming you're cruising, of course).
>
> We've not had any guest pets; that would be challenging in any event.
>
> As to safety, our rule is that one is harnessed and jacklined whenever out
> of the cockpit for any under 16, and, in any "weather," jacketed as well.
> The "one hand for the boat" and "three point contact" rule is also
> demonstrated...
>
> I can send the FAQ if it's of interest; it covers water and electricity,
> heat, bugs, bathroom realities, diet and a host of other things...
>
> L8R
>
> Skip
>
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