HOST CHECKLIST

All volunteers are encouraged to dress in plain clothing such as khaki or light colored pants/shorts and a dark blue or navy shirt. Sailing Heritage Society t-shirts are available at a cost of $5.

Arrive 30 min before departure:
• Perform walk through and note any problems (bathrooms, galley, cabins, etc)
• Cut Fruit
• Cut hosts onto platters in center drawer of salon
• Put out Small Paper Plates, Plastic Cups, Creamer, Sugar, Toothpicks, Napkins
• Garbage Bags
• Tied to helm chair
• Looped around center wench on aft deck (only if large group)
• Help to welcome guests aboard, offer food and drink
• Show guests below deck and give tour of the boat
• Ask that guests place their bags/coats in forward cabin
• Answer questions about boat and SHS as able
• Have guests sign “Hold Harmless” waiver
• Be present for captain’s safety talk
• Help all children to get fitted out in PFDs before leaving dock

During Sail:
• Keep food and beverages available
• Socialize with guests
• Have Fun
• Give Tours of below deck
• Take Pictures for Captains Certificates – should happen 45 min till end of trip
• Captains hat is in the aft cabin above the door
• Certifications & Camera are in the center drawer on the port side of the aft cabin

After Sail:
• Clean, Dry, and Put away Dishes
• Wipe Down Galley and Pilot House Table
• Sweep Pilot House Floor (on occasion)
• Vacuum Steps and Salon Floor (on occasion)
• Put unused Juice/Water back in Fridge
• Clean out Coffee Maker
• Stow Condiments and Paper Goods
• Make watch captain aware of anything that is needed (cups, paper towels, napkins, flyers, glue sticks, etc.)