Be tolerant.

DO'S AND DON'TS WHEN MOORED ALONGSIDE

DO — Tidy the boat up before going ashore

DO — Make sure all the mooring warps and fenders are secured properly (see page 33) and the ends of lines coiled neatly.

DO— Look uloft to make sure that lines won't knock against the mast all night.

DO — Put the sail cover on to protect the mainsail.

DO — Coil and stow the shei'ts

DO — Look around the boat and report any signs of wear and tear to the skipper.

DO — Use some of your time in harbour to give the boat a good clean. Use the dinghy to get down and clean the hull.

DO — Take in the ensign (flag) at sunset if the skipper has asked you to do so. (It's e custom that the ensign isn't flown in harbour between the hours of 2100 - 0800).

DO — Secure the dinghy so it won't obstruct other people and so it doesn't bump the boat all night.

DON'T— Cross other people's boats by going through their cockpits. Respect their privacy and go around by the foredeck.

DON'T— Look into open hatches or ports (windows).

DON'T— Jump onto decks

DON'T— Stand on stanchions, guardrails, hatches or varnish work.

DON'T— Cross people's decks singing and shouting. (Remember you'll be the inside boat one day — so set an example by walking quietly.)

DON'T— Sit in the cockpit drinking and talking loudly into the small hours — as your neighbours might be trying to sleep — go below.

DON'T— Eat and drink too much if you are sailing the next day.

DON'T— Throw any rubbish into the water.