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Champipple
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Initially Posted - 07/13/2011 : 08:37:00

The "broke a rule" post this week, especially the tail end of it, reminded me of a few threads of old where we all listed various rules we have on our boats. Written or not I think we all have 1 or two. We've crafted about 22, excluding the few thrown in for levity (including "this rule intentionally left blank") we probably have about 15. The Bikini Rule had to go when both of us got married...

What rules do you have....here are a few of mine...

1. As provided for under Admiralty Law, the Captain of the vessel has the final say in all matters relating to the boat.
2. When in doubt, please see rule number 1.
4. When operating at night or in times of reduced visibility or as instructed by the owners or captain, all crew and guests must wear a life jacket when on deck or in the cockpit. Children under the age of 18 must wear a life jacket at all times when on deck or in the cockpit while the ship is away from the dock.
7. Pursuant to the rules of coastal navigation near or within 50 miles of foreign waters, all libations brought on board become part of the ships stores and may not be removed from the vessel without the consent of the captain or owner(s).
10. Please make sure everything is stowed in its proper place. Your safety and the safety of others may depend on it. If you do not know where it belongs, please ask or consult the inventory list located in the chart table.
17. We have a fully functional marine head onboard. Or at least we did when this was written. If you are unfamiliar with its operation, please ask. Also - We aim to please. You aim too, please. Ladies please remain seated for the entire performance.
19. Generally speaking, if we say duck, we mean it.
22. Falling in at the dock = 1 case of beer for each crew member or owner, of drinking age, who witnessed the event. Owners of the vessel have no obligation to this rule.

D. Wolff
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Currently Sailing "Champagne and Ripple" 1982 O'day 30

Chief Measurer 2002-2006
Vice-commodore 2007

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 08:46:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Champipple
 The "broke a rule" post this week, especially the tail end of it, reminded me of a few threads of old where we all listed various rules we have on our boats. Written or not I think we all have 1 or two. We've crafted about 22, excluding the few thrown in for levity (including "this rule intentionally left blank") we probably have about 15. The Bikini Rule had to go when both of us got married...

What rules do you have....here are a few of mine...

1. As provided for under Admiralty Law, the Captain of the vessel has the final say in all matters relating to the boat.
2. When in doubt, please see rule number 1.
4. When operating at night or in times of reduced visibility or as instructed by the owners or captain, all crew and guests must wear a life jacket when on deck or in the cockpit. Children under the age of 18 must wear a life jacket at all times when on deck or in the cockpit while the ship is away from the dock.
7. Pursuant to the rules of coastal navigation near or within 50 miles of foreign waters, all libations brought on board become part of the ships stores and may not be removed from the vessel without the consent of the captain or owner(s).
10. Please make sure everything is stowed in its proper place. Your safety and the safety of others may depend on it. If you do not know where it belongs, please ask or consult the inventory list located in the chart table.
17. We have a fully functional marine head onboard. Or at least we did when this was written. If you are unfamiliar with its operation, please ask. Also - We aim to please. You aim too, please. Ladies please remain seated for the entire performance.
19. Generally speaking, if we say duck, we mean it.
22. Falling in at the dock = 1 case of beer for each crew member or owner, of drinking age, who witnessed the event. Owners of the vessel have no obligation to this rule.
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I like 7 and 22.

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kentwm
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 09:57:06

I've tried having a rule that all passengers/crew on the boat must be topless once we enter the bay... so far that rule only leads to mutiny. :(

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 10:22:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by kentwm
 I've tried having a rule that all passengers/crew on the boat must be topless once we enter the bay... so far that rule only leads to mutiny. :(
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You need to take out pax/crew who do that for a living....hence my rule #1.

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 10:38:55

Rule 1: ... unless outranked by the admiral. LOL!
How about: When the captain calls out wave, he doesn't mean wave your hand/s at the nearest boat (ditsy blonde rule)!
Also: When approaching a dock, keep all hands and other body parts inside the lifelines until the boat stops.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 10:46:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dmpilc
Also: When approaching a dock, keep all hands and other body parts inside the lifelines until the boat stops.
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The Amusement Park Rule.... Unfortunately that doesn't always work...the boat coming to a stop without a few arms grabbing lines that is.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 18:50:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Joe Diver
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by kentwm
 I've tried having a rule that all passengers/crew on the boat must be topless once we enter the bay... so far that rule only leads to mutiny. :(
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You need to take out pax/crew who do that for a living....hence my rule #1.
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Kent,

This won't work for us sailors in the Houston/Galveston area. If you don't have a 35'-40' Skater/Fountain/Scarab with at least triple MerCruiser 800 hp supercharged engines and about a 1/2 mile of gold chains around your neck you're not even on the radar.

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Peregrine
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 18:56:39

Only one "Rule".
Reefing = PFD and harness
Found myself coming home solo in building winds to 27+ without, staring down into the water from the high side thinking...
Hmmmm...

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 07/13/2011 : 21:16:15

1. Aft end of the starboard cockpit seat (next to the engine) is reserved for the skipper. No body else should be in that spot or interfere with the skipper's ability to immediately get into that spot.
2. Corollary to rule #1 above has to do with the choice of music while on board. Anyone can select any music they want to be played on board, however the Captain calls the tunes and can veto any selection.

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redviking
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 06:27:15

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 08:19:38

a few more...

5. If it is not broke, do not fix it.
8. Juice boxes go on the shelf in the ice box, not in the box itself.
12. No fishing without a license.
14. Trash must be taken ashore at the conclusion of each sail or day or sooner.
20. (This rule intentionally left blank)

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 08:31:55

"No help is the best help" ... once docked, everyone get off my boat and go away. I do NOT want any help putting my boat away nor do I need distractions that can lead to my forgetting something.

The other day someone laid an AC Cqmfro exposed blade fan on a shelf on its side, when the shore power was hooked up the stalled motor began heating up... Don't touch 'nut'n and tell me if you do!

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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 08:33:51

On a serious note, Duane's rule about ducking is very good... don't ask, don't look, just duck when I say duck.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 10:05:13

No unauthorized swimming (ie...don't fall overboard)

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 11:35:06

Do as I say, not as I said.

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Merrick
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 13:52:54

1-new rule for the admiral and anyone else....no screaming
2-whatever just happened...it's perfectly normal

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MattL
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Response Posted - 07/14/2011 : 22:31:51

The big rule I have is not posted, nor is it broad cast to the crew. It is strictly for myself.

don't stress the small stuff. (Note: It's all small stuff)

follwing this rule makes for a happy crew and a happy me.
We have thrusday night races. Today I taught sail camp to a bunch of kids 6 to 15 years old all day, then my younger son 11 and I waited around for the races. The last few weeks I have had newbies on my boat for each race. I have one guy that usually comes with me, my boys sail a windmill. Last week we had 8 people on the boat. Today we had the left over crew from another boat, a lady that works at my kids school and her 14 year old niece. Neither of these two had ever been on a sail boat. We gave the girl some quick lessons, had her stear the boat for a while then took off for the start. The two of them worked thier buts off and we were 3rd across the finish line. Then they helped fold the sails and clean up, with smiles on thier faces.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 07/15/2011 : 06:10:05

We've used Merrick's rule number 2 a few times..Whatever just happened it is perfectly normal....

We've been on sails with newbies and people we didn't know very well when some serious mechanical issues have presented themselves. What we don't need at that time is a panic attack, or someone deciding they can swim for it, or any other interference while we troubleshoot, jury rig or silently pray.

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 07/15/2011 : 07:07:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MattL
 ...don't stress the small stuff. (Note: It's all small stuff)
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Or said another way, Don't sweat the petty stuff and don't pet the sweaty stuff.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/15/2011 : 09:43:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 ..... don't pet the sweaty stuff.
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I'll have to take that one on a case by case basis.....

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 07/17/2011 : 17:44:06

Simple and short: One hand for yourself, one for the ship (bloody hold on!) and "Please, do what I say when i ask you to, ask questions later"

The shorter the better.

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pfduffy
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Response Posted - 07/17/2011 : 18:42:35

Had to follow the "that's normal" rule today when we were sailing in 25 mph gusts.

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Tradewind
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Response Posted - 07/18/2011 : 06:57:01

Don't get scared until I get scared.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 07/18/2011 : 07:09:09

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Tradewind
 Don't get scared until I get scared.
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When I encounter someone who doesn't fly much and is nervous, I tell them to keep an eye on the flight attendants. When they look scared, something is wrong.

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JeanAndre
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Response Posted - 07/19/2011 : 05:58:43

My favorites so far:
1 - Whatever just happen... It´s pefectly normal.
2- Do as I say and not as I said, do it when I asked and ask me later.
3- DUCK!!! Means heads down, not the feathery, quacking bird...
4- Don´t get scared, unless I get scared...
5- All aboard must obey the captain but above all, respect the "Admiral"!
6- We aim to please, you aim too, please...
7- Don´t stress with small stuff
8- It is ALL small stuff

I pretty much have just one rule:

"I´ll be courteous and nice to you and if you listen to me we´ll ALL have a GREAT TIME!!"

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/19/2011 : 06:20:45

my Rule....
If I'm not showing concern, then it's ok.
If you're showing concern, look at me. See!

Paul

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