whilst some people might read shakespeare, others stephen king or even bill bryson - i settle for “etiquette for girls”. i’m not sure why, maybe it’s my eagerness to please but i love to know how things should be done and for this reason i love books like this.

it was when i was engrossed in the book a couple of days ago that i came across the chapter “on a yacht” which of course is an every day occurance! therefore in the hope that we all find ourselves in that situation sooner rather than later, here’s a few hints:-

• don’t sit on pristine suede seats when in wet bikinis
• heels and black soled shoes should never be worn on deck
• deck shoes should never be worn on land
• learn the lingo - a loo on a boat is called a head
• check water supplies before washing your hair, keep showers brief
• deckhands and cooks are there for your pleasure but don’t treat them like servants
• don’t snigger at the captain’s docking skills - it can be difficult for the most proficient sailor
• ensure everything is left shipshape
• tip the crew via the captain, as a reflection of how long you stayed and their gallantry
• dispatch a glowing thank you letter to the host

boating indispensibles…

• sun cover up
• swimwear (more than one set)
• sporty waterproof jacket
• warm top in case of chilly winds
• large trophy sunglasses
• clean bottomed trainers / deck shoes

so there you go, you’re all ready to set sail - and if you end up ignoring the advice and being thrown overboard, you can’t say you were warned of boating manners! x

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