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.
Pre-departure
- 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 aout 45 min before 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.)
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