"The only way to get a good crew is to marry on
e." - Eric Hiscock
Since we invited a couple of friends to go sailing with us next week when we head north from Beaufort, we decided that it would be a good idea to try and come up with a list of crew suggestions. Just a few things to help prepare them or future guests for the way things work aboard Felix and to help the transition to life aboard a cruising sailboat. This is a list in progress, so please help us out and feel free to add suggestions in the comment section below.
Packing: We recommend that you bring foul weather gear. When the afternoon thunderstorm rolls through and reduces visibility to nothing with lightening crashing all around the boat, we're going down below to curl up in the fetal position and leaving you at the helm to drive the boat.
Safety: Safety always comes first aboard Felix, unless we are in a hurry or tired.
Water Usage: Don't use any! We carry a limited amount of water on board. Water is only used for cooking, washing dishes, and the dog's bowl. If you're thirsty, drink rum or beer.
Garbage: Garbage is never thrown overboard when someone is looking.
Deck duties: See this picture of Chief. He'll instruct you on your clean up duties when you come aboard.
The Marine Head: Since we have two heads on board, guests will have their own bathroom to use. This is not for your comfort or convenience, this is so that we know who to blame when it clogs.
Yes, we are lunatics. If you forget to bring your aluminum foil hat for preventing the Government from intercepting your brain waves, don't worry, we'll make you a new one to wear.
Oh, and one last thing, don't forget to pack your sense of humor! :-)
e." - Eric HiscockSince we invited a couple of friends to go sailing with us next week when we head north from Beaufort, we decided that it would be a good idea to try and come up with a list of crew suggestions. Just a few things to help prepare them or future guests for the way things work aboard Felix and to help the transition to life aboard a cruising sailboat. This is a list in progress, so please help us out and feel free to add suggestions in the comment section below.
Packing: We recommend that you bring foul weather gear. When the afternoon thunderstorm rolls through and reduces visibility to nothing with lightening crashing all around the boat, we're going down below to curl up in the fetal position and leaving you at the helm to drive the boat.
Safety: Safety always comes first aboard Felix, unless we are in a hurry or tired.
Water Usage: Don't use any! We carry a limited amount of water on board. Water is only used for cooking, washing dishes, and the dog's bowl. If you're thirsty, drink rum or beer.
Garbage: Garbage is never thrown overboard when someone is looking.
Deck duties: See this picture of Chief. He'll instruct you on your clean up duties when you come aboard.
The Marine Head: Since we have two heads on board, guests will have their own bathroom to use. This is not for your comfort or convenience, this is so that we know who to blame when it clogs.
Yes, we are lunatics. If you forget to bring your aluminum foil hat for preventing the Government from intercepting your brain waves, don't worry, we'll make you a new one to wear.
Oh, and one last thing, don't forget to pack your sense of humor! :-)
I will have no problem with the water issue.Beer.......it's not just for breakfast anymore!!
ReplyDelete"Yeah, incentives are important. I learned that in rehab." Captain Ron
ReplyDeleteI have been known to stay at the helm too long, even after I've run aground!
Very good! Your satire hit just the right note. Funny.
ReplyDeleteAnd Mike: behave yourself!!!