Rules for Cruising (A Random Selection):
Rule #1: Water lasts in inverse proportion to the amount of hair on the boat. Teenaged girls aboard? Lasts even less
Rule #2: If you think it might be time to reef, it's probably too late. But do it anyway.
Rule #3: Every line needs a stopper knot.
Rule # 3: Pump the head twice as many times as you think is necessary.
Rule #4: Running lights don't increase your safety when at anchor or attached to a mooring ball.
Rule #5: An anchor light is required when at anchor or on a mooring ball.
Rule # 6: Nobody enforces any rules (well, hardly ever).
Rule #7: If you leave a hatch open and go ashore, it will definitely rain.
Rule #8: Breeze Boosters are for breezes, not for stiff winds.
Rule #9: You need a bridle when attached to a mooring ball.
Rule #10: If you're motoring in a mooring field, anchorage or marina, you're going too fast.
Rule #11: When in doubt, squirt it with WD40.
Rule #12: When hailing on VHF, there's no need to say “Sailing Vessel Titanic”. Just good old Titanic will do.
