"Suggestion List" for your guests?

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FastMarkA

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Jul 12, 2010
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2015 Sunseeker Portofino 40
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Volvo Penta D6-330
I'm inviting a rather large crew out in a few weeks, most of whom have never really been boating.

I broadcasted an email (sounds so official, doesn't it?) with a few suggestions a.k.a. rules:

* No black-soled shoes and/or high-heels (duh!)
* Pack a bag with sunscreen, towel, dry clothes, toiletries, etc.
* Don't bring any food or drink (I'm supplying all of this, I hate when people bring clunky kitchen-made items that don't fit in the fridge and/or are super messy and have the potential to stain)
* Be on-time
* Don't make any plans for afterwards; there's no telling how long we'll be on the water

Anybody have a list like this? I did a thread search but came up empty.

TIA! :thumbsup:
 
I have not seen a list like this but I like it. I think it makes sense to set the expectations in advance -- especially for the non-boaters.

Make sure to have the sign in the head reminding them NOT to flush anything down the toilet except the supplied toilet paper. And only 6 squares at a time (just read about that this morning).
 
I'd add sunglasses, and dramamine (or equal) the night before (going out on Lake MI right?)...some do not take to wave motion to well, best not to find out who they are....
 
* DON"T bring Uninvited people with you !!. :smt021
 
Additions:

1. Only clear or white sunscreen lotion allowed. No oils or self-tanning types of sunscreen.

2. When we leave and are approaching the dock, find a seat and stay in it. If we need any help, we'll tell you what to do and when.

3. Do not stand in the line of sight over the corners of the stern.......I have to see the slip/pilings when we dock the boat.

4. Use only the forward head. (If someone does something stupid, you only want to fix one head system.)

5. Don't flush anything down the head that was not first eaten or drunk by a human being.

6. Absolutely no paper products of any can can be flushed. This means, Kleenex, tampons, paper towels, eye glasses wipes, etc. The only exception is the toilet paper inside the cabinet under the sink in the main head.


Perhaps my guests think I'm a grouch, but the cost to replace the vinyl damaged by Faux-Tan, the fiberglass repairs to the swimplatform corners, and taking the head system apart to repair it all come from either my bank account or I have to do it myself. Cleaning up a septic/head system is not my idea of fun and I won't do it because proper disposal of your family's waste is inconvenient for your wife and daughters.
 
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Oh I did forget to mention in my original post:

* I told the girls that Aunt Flow's equipment cannot go down the toilet, so prepare accordingly.

* Really discourage smoking, but if somebody must get a fix, let me know and we'll figure something out (i.e. I can close the cabin up, etc. and put them in a place on the boat where wind won't blow ashes all over, etc.)

* If you're on time for one event in the 21st Century, this should be it.

* These are my packing recommendations:

· Towel
· Bathing suit
· Sunscreen (including lip balm with SPF!)
· Camera
· Sunglasses
· Some dry clothes
· Light jacket/hoodie (especially you if plan on staying through the evening; it can get cool on the lake at night)
· Bee sting allergy? Bring your epi-pen.
· Items you'd put in the airplane "zip-lock baggie" (although you can bring bottles greater than 3 ounces). There is a shower if you want to clean up after being in the sun/swimming in the lake all day.
· A plastic bag for wet clothes/towels is always a good idea

* Also said that they shouldn't bring anything they're not willing to search for in scuba gear.

@Wayne: I told them in the original email that it's not a "forward invite" so they should feel special for making my list. :D

@Stray: I said if you get sick on boats, this might not be the event for you.

When they get on the boat, I do plan to give a quick verbal intro, i.e. how to flush the toilet, where life jackets/boat are, what to do if somebody falls off, where they can/can't walk, etc.
 
As I always tell my kids and guest that when you are walking around the dock, keep your cell phones, ipods and car keys in your pocket, not in your hands. Otherwise you may be feeding the fish with your prized possessions.
 
Get the time frame and itinerary straight - ie: "we're going to_____ and we'll to be out til approximately XX:00. If that's not Ok with you on the given day, maybe we should reschedule."

Last thing you want is whining guests after an hour of a 5 hour day.

No kids with chocolate in the cabin.

Do not enter cabin soaking wet.

Do not touch anything at the helm, even in jest.
 
FastMarkA said:
I'm inviting a rather large crew out in a few weeks, most of whom have never really been boating.

I broadcasted an email (sounds so official, doesn't it?) with a few suggestions a.k.a. rules:

* No black-soled shoes and/or high-heels (duh!)
* Pack a bag with sunscreen, towel, dry clothes, toiletries, etc.
* Don't bring any food or drink (I'm supplying all of this, I hate when people bring clunky kitchen-made items that don't fit in the fridge and/or are super messy and have the potential to stain)
* Be on-time
* Don't make any plans for afterwards; there's no telling how long we'll be on the water

Anybody have a list like this? I did a thread search but came up empty.

TIA! :thumbsup:
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I find a lot of folks just can't get this one right, at least the black soles. And cowboy boots!?.....come on man! :smt009

I do make an exception for my visiting family from the midwest as I'm not sure they own a pair of flip-flops, sandles or sneakers.....but it bugs me the entire time.
 
I find a lot of folks just can't get this one right, at least the black soles. And cowboy boots!?.....come on man! :smt009
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Why not just buy these ??. Problem solved. :thumbsup:
Then you have your guest put their shoes in a basket.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Salon-Spa-Dispo...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c54f6779c

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Don't sit on the cabin door, or you will be fed to the wolves.
 
If I invite someone to come my tug. I don't want anything from them !!. :smt021
I invited them because I like them and wanted to spend some boating time with them.. :thumbsup:

So its on my dime to make sure they have a great time. :smt001
 
Leave your pet at home unless previously OK'd. Nothing like sharing your space with 3-4 dogs or cats that you didn't plan for.

Fish and birds are welcome if you don't mind me returning them back to their natural habitat.
 
I recommend that they use the head in my house before getting on the boat, and the use of the head is for emergencies only... Don't touch any switches or buttons. Hands and feet away from the gunnel when docking or rafting.. No smoking on the boat... If you have to smoke do it in the water down wind... Bring drinks, when it hot there never is enough... Last rule, have fun, and don't expect the Capt to entertain you, he is probably drunk on Ron's boat insulting his guests...:smt043:smt043
 
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