Safety
  1. Be attentive to your Captain - The Captain's word is the final word.
  2. Be prepared with your own safety equipment outlined below.
Crew Checklist
  • Sign up with commitment and obligation.  Cancel, as early as possible, with the Harbor Captain, if necessary.
  • Know the start time, meeting place, parking arrangements.
  • ​Transportation to and from the event is solely the individual's responsibility.
  • Be prompt for the event or call ahead if you will be late.  Latecomers are often simply left ashore.
  • Arrive with proper equipment:
    • ​PFD (fitted and comfortable)
    • White Sole Shoes
    • Attire appropriate for conditions.  Layered clothing prepares you for a range of conditions.
    • Sun protection includes sunscreen, hat sunglasses, etc.
    • *Lunch and/or Snacks including something to share.
    • Other personal gear should be minimized and contained in a small, soft, closable, tote.  Likewise lunch coolers should be compact and soft-sided.
    • COURTESY gift or thought.  Something to acknowledge your captain is a customary way of showing appreciation for them.  This doesn't require gift wrapping, helping to mast the boat by arriving early or offering a sundowner after the sail can be appreciated.
* Appropriate foods aboard sailboats should be in general: easy, neat, finger foods that don't require preparation or refrigeration.  Sandwiches, fruit and cheese/crackers are staples.  Stick with the simple staples at first, but avoid chocolate because it melts.