I’m just about the easiest going, most fun loving “Boat BOSS” any person on a pleasure cruiser will ever meet ;-)
I CLEARLY EXPLAIN to any person newly aboard (usuals aboard that I know well already understand how I handle things):
ART’S BOAT RULES
1. Do you SWIM WELL? If not wear a pfd whenever moving around outside of boat interior; when boat is not moving and sitting outside in a secure, confined location pfd may be taken off but kept readily available.
2. Do you WELL UNDERSTAND BOATING and are you at least TWO (2) YEARS EXPERIENCED in pleasure cruise boating? If not, whether you can swim well or not, whenever boat is moving sit down inside boat or sit wearing a pfd on flying bridge.
3. Understand that you will NOT TAKE ANY ACTIONS aboard except as you may be TOLD TO DO SO by me if I need assistance. If you do not understand this rule then you cannot accompany us.
4. DO NOT do anything to or with any portion of this boat unless I explicitly instruct you to do so, and, feel free to ask me questions about any portion of this boat or cruise. Understanding and following this rule is very important.
5. ENJOY EVERY MINUTE of your time aboard! A most important factor/rule!
I have printed cards of this that rest alongside salon helm. Copy is given to each new passenger; then, they and I together carefully review 1 – 5... for aid to their ongoing comfort, full understanding, and enjoyment.
Then we go play!!
Happy Boating Daze – Art!