When out there sailing, I find that there are a few things to always keep in mind even if you've been sailing forever:
Always remember that the boom is a deadly weapon waiting to ketch you off guard and relieve you of your boat and temporary conciousnous (Sorry spelling)
Always drop your keel, dagger board, center board, etc.. or things could get tough
AND NEVER URANATE INTO THE WIND. thats an important one.
Drain plugs should be in before you back down the ramp.
Remember "Don't cross the beams!" in GhostBusters? In sailing, it's "Don't cross the lines!". Ropes seem to slide harmlessly over each other until the absolute worst time.
always remember to open the raw water intake seacock before starting your engine
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Capn - you do that on the deck and you have to wash the whole boat!
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Free, is the heart, that lives not, in fear.
Full, is the spirit, that thinks not, of falling.
True, is the soul, that hesitates not, to give.
Alive, is the one, that believes, in love. JCP
never yell at the First Mate, she doesn't have to sleep, I'm sure of that.
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