Tips For On Board Guests
Tips For On Board Guests
Whenever you invite friends and family to come boating for the day, a weekend or an extended cruise, you should explain to them in advance what is expected of them, especially if they are not experienced boaters.
* If they are expected to perform duties onboard make sure they know this (and how to do it) before you give the order to swab the deck or handle lines.
* Make sure each guest has a good pair of non-skid deck shoes.
* If you are planning to visit a foreign port or center when boating, be sure to let your friends and family know in advance what documents and ID they need to bring.
* Make sure your guests know that your times of departure are based on tide, current, weather conditions and time to make the next destination. You should explain that they should be onboard, have gear stowed and be ready to leave well before the departure time you have set.
* Familiarize friends and family with boating safety tips and emergency procedures before leaving the dock. Explain fueling procedures, docking and undocking plans, etc.
* Make sure someone onboard is able to take over for you and operate the VHF radio to ask for help should you become disabled.
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