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Safety First Hold on: Boats rock and roll. Whenever you’re moving about be aware that we can take an unexpected wave at any time. Look around to see what the natural waves are doing before jumping up. Look also for those created by passing boats. There are plenty of places to hold on. Be ready to do just that. Moving About Underway: Please feel free to move around the boat while we’re underway. If you are moving from one deck another, let someone know where you’re going so that they can observe that you got where you wanted to be. If the sea conditions dictate, you will want to take one of the hand held radios with you to let us know on the bridge that you are where you want to be. Stairs and Ladders: Stairs you can go down facing forward (except in rolling conditions). Ladders you face and go down backwards. Sea Biscuit has hand holds and railings for both stairs and ladders. Usethe hand holds and railings whenever you use the stairs or ladders. Wet Decks are Slippery: Rain or not, there will be a fine mist of sea spray on the decks. Even with boat shoes, this can be slippery. Watch your step and your balance. Watch for any liquid spilled on the decks. Report it to the Captain or crew. If it’s small, get paper towels from the Galley (kitchen) and wipe it up. Dispose the dirty paper towels in the trash containers. Their location will be pointed out to you when you arrive. Never throw anything overboard. What’s this? Always ask “how it works” before pushing, pulling or “trying” it out. Helping: Leaving and returning to dock is not a sport for the uninitiated. Please do not try to help do something that you are not asked to do when docking and undocking. If asked, please follow the Captain and crew instructions carefully. If you’re unsure about what to do, please ask before acting. Under no circumstance try to use muscles to push or pull the boat anywhere. It weighs 50,000 pounds…unless of course you have a big red “S” on your chest. Do not allow yourself or any appendages to come between the boat and a piling or dock! The Captain will use the engines, along with the wind, current, and tide, to place the boat where it needs to be. Glass Containers: For obvious reasons, don’t bring glass containers on deck. Some exceptions will be made once we’ve docked for the evening. Smoking: Please don’t light up until we’re secured for the evening. Don’t flip ashes or remains overboard; there are fuel vents on the side of the boat waiting for a spark. So use the proper receptacles. Smoke outdoors only, never in the cabin or staterooms. Even the cigar aficionados will have to wait until we dock before lighting up. Bring one for the Captain. Drinking Alcohol: The Captain and Crew are not allowed to imbibe until after the boat has been secured for the evening. We suggest that soft drinks (especially ginger ale), water, and tea be the beverages of choice – especially if this is your first voyage. There will be plenty of time to consume grog once we’re secured for the day. Life Jackets: There is an appropriately sized life jacket on board for every passenger and crew. You will be shown how to put it on prior to our departing the docks. There are different sizes for small children, children and adults. The US Coast Guard requires that any child 12 years or younger wear a life jacket while underway. We prefer that if the child is close to 90 pounds, they wear one of the adult vests we have on board. We carry vests for children weighing 50 to 90, 30 to 50 and less than 30. Let us know how many of each you will need for your family. Man / Woman Overboard: If you see someone go overboard, you
are responsible for yelling at the top of your lungs, “MAN
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