Rules of the boat

[HUMPH]

I was thinking about creating a laminated card to have all passengers review when invited on my boat. It would show a diagram of the vessel, where PFD's, flares, etc are located, what channel to use on the VHF in emergency, etc.

Has anyone created one of these they would like to share? Some people may think it is corny but I want to make sure people understand the boat, procedures in an emergency and have somewhat of a clue what to do if the captain was disabled.

Any input is appreciated...

 

[Spookeay]

No I think it's a great Idea . I have not made a card but I think I will.
When I bring people on one of my boats experienced or not. I give them a pre-sail briefing.

Things you have mentioned and more so.

Things like,
If I have a heart attack or fall off the boat, here is what you do.
Also. Here's the channels and phone number of the marine police.
Lot of them I take don't know the waters much less to navigate the boat at night.

Great Idea!

 

[Hampton]

Simpson's did it. http://www.southparkstudios.com/guide/607/

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22023&highlight=rules

 

[STIHLBOLTS]

There have been a few threads on this subject. All of us who invite people have figured some sort of orientation to make the trip a little easier on everyone and it should take into consideration the size of boat and your guests. Personally I have a "Captains Hat Rule" After giving everyone the quick once over where the fire extinguishers, life jackets, what not to put in the head and where to stow their gear I then explain that as long as my hat is on, we will be moving either very slowly and it is safe to move about the boat, but if my hat comes off, sit your butt down and do not move about. So far it has worked pretty well. :thumbsup:

 

[STIHLBOLTS]

Thanks John for the thread link. :grin:

 

[Mr Salt]

When we bring people on the boat we take them for a tour so they can see where the PFD s are as well as the fire extinguishers. I inform them that since we are by the Coast Guard training station it is likely we will be boarded and that they should pay attention. I usually have the first mate with me so we don't go through the scenario of me falling over board.

Rich

 

[wetpaint]

Here is my General Rules


http://cruisingwetpaint.blogspot.com/2008_10_01_archive.html

Here is my head rules

http://cruisingwetpaint.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-not-to-break-my-head.html

 

[sbw1]

There is a go fast boat at one of our local marinas that has the rules posted on the stern. It reads, "Get in. Sit down. Hold on. Shut up!" Then there is the "Tops Optional" which is nearby.

 

[Moose]

Love this stuff, I'm going to use these ideas with due respect to the authors, of course. I may add a few, such as "Never grab or hold on to the flag pole!" On docking "Everyone shut up and don't move unless ordered to!" Also, gentlemen(used loosely), "If you use my head while standing, you better have a funnel with you otherwise clean up after yourself!" Now Im getting carried away, "Water on this vessel, does not come from the Lake, use it sparingly"! OK , I'm done for now.

 

[Carpedmman]

I agree this is a fabulous idea! Last year I was in Seattle and heard a Mayday transmission. The owner's wife had her leg amputated just below the knee while she was pushing him off the shore after their picnic. He was in a smaller 19' craft and had no idea of his coordinates! This bone-chilling transmission was 45 minutes long. After hearing this, I have always showed everyone on board the "basics" plus our GPS coordinates on the chartplotter. Additionally, I have an "emergency" sticker by my marine radio giving a step by step. Fantastic idea to make boating an even safer sport.

 

[giff1]

I've had a lady friend nurse on my boat many times in the past dozen years. She has always been nervous while crusing and kept a PFD on or close to herself. One time out I asked her to take the wheel. "WHY",she asked. I said I would like to teach her how to run the boat. "WHY",she said. I said if something should happen to me,she would know how to run the boat back to the dock. She said, "I am a nurse and can resuscitate your a$$ till you get us back to the dock. Then you can die."

 

[northern]

We have a lists what they can bring and what they can not bring, on our 28 footer there was a lot of do not bring. I also have detail instructions on how all the systems work, This I did for my wife so she could figure out how every thing worked. Sort of boating for the uninformed. If I am hurt she knows how to run the boat and so do guests. Docking by others one uses a lot of training paint. The main point is to allow any one on the boat the oppertunity to run it so they can take over in an emergency.

 

[Hampton]

John, you Bastage...you made me barf. I watched the full episode, and I was okay until cartman explained how he got the Sea Men from the guy in the alley. Do you know how hard sloppy joe remains are to get out of the carpet??? Thanks a lot!

"Hey, we don't take kindly to people who link sicko, disgusting shows like South Park around here!"

(I'll check back in later, got to watch more South Park episodes)

Now Scott, he ain't hurtin' nobody. (sorry)