LIVING AFLOAT

Cooking This is awkward on a boat due to the very limited .space and constant movement. In rough weather, the cook and his utensils need to be firmly wedged-in. The dangers of hot spilled liquids can be ivduri'd by wearing oilskin trousers and boots and only part fill any containers that are used.

The sink is a very good place to hold mugs while pouring out hot drinks as any spills go straight down the drain.

SleepingBoats may provide sleeping bags or you can take your own. All bunks should be equipped with 'lee-cloths' to stop you falling out in the event of heavy weather. Although usually they aren't needed and the gentle movement of the boat rocks you to sleep.

TidinessAll gear needs to be kept in its correct place so everyone knows where to find it. This goes equally for the humble teaspoon as well as emergency equipment.

Often lists of contents are displayed inside locker lids to help with this.

Personal gear should be tidied away to avoid accidents and to stop it getting soaked in rough weather.

A hug which you can live out of saves unpacking and gives the contents a little extra protection from the wet.

Try not to drip onto bunks when moving bout in wet oilskins and avoid leaving your gear just where it fell!