Passenger/Crew Orientation
board, and I was first mate) - after I tripped over him and his chair for the third time, I yelled at him to get out of the way - go into the cabin and stay there! He was hurt, of course, and took it personally, but I tried to explain to him later that on a boat in a critical situation, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem! GET OUT OF THE WAY! (We didn't collide, but it was very close, and everyone was really stressed out for a while afterward).
5. It may also be a good idea to just show people where some basic equipment is located - life ring, boat hooks, gaffs, lines, first aid kit, etc., just in case they are asked to retrieve them in a hurry. Also, I always tell people where the sharpest knife on board is located, just in case it's needed in a hurry, to cut a line.
6. Maybe it would be a good idea to compose a "Crew Test" for those people who don't own their own boat, but spend a lot of time on friends' boats! I think your web site is great — the graphics are fantastic, and the pages move quickly. The information is wonderful, and oh — I love the way the knots tie and untie themselves! It's the first time I finally figured out how to tie a correct bowline, seeing it done that way (yeah, I know, it's not that hard, but it's been sort of a mental block with me — something like when I was trying to understand college algebra!)! Believe me, I'll return often to http://boatsafe.com for more information and boating tips.
Thanks Janice!
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