this is a good thread.....
when it comes to taking people out on my sailboat, its very appreciated when drinks, snacks, booze, and good attitudes come on board, along with patients and the understanding that we arent going to get there fast, i know what im doing, and that they abide by the golden rule.....
the golden rule is if you flush something down the head that wasnt supposed to go down the head, you clog the head, you get to fix the head.
the unspoken rule thats also very much appreciated, wipe your feet before getting on my boat, and help keep the boat clean as we go. if you are unsure of something say something, we are all there to have a good time.
in the past when ive had my fishing boat, everybody chips in for gas bait, and either bring your own sack lunch or chip in at the store and we all go in together on beer and fixins
no matter what boat im on, whether its mine or from an invite or a friends boat, skipper gets the first fish
when it comes to fishing with the drift boat, offer to play shuttle driver, chip in for the gas for the tow rig, buy the beer, bring lunch to share
help take the burden off of the boat owner because no matter if its sail oar or engine powered its still a helluva lot more expensive and involved than just showing up at the dock to a ready-to-go boat and having it be all sunshine and smiles. offer to help fix stuff and do stuff with the boat when its not in the water, and you will always have a seat on the next adventure, and always be the guy who stays late with the boat owner to help clean up and put everything away
