Our goal is to bring boaters together and have fun out on the water. We introduce owners and crew at social gatherings so that when a captain needs crew for his/her next voyage, s/he has lots of people s/he knows and trusts to invite out on his/her boat. You should know that YCC is not a sex club or dating service in any way. We are just a group of boaters who enjoy meeting new friends and getting out on the water. Inappropriate behavior is never tolerated. Overall we merely expect members to treat each other with respect and use common sense. But to ensure that everyone has a more positive experience, we have spelled out some general guidelines for Captains and Crew on what to expect. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Tips on Being Good Crew, A Good Captain   Crew As a YCC Crew Member, it is up to you to meet potential boat owners and get an invitation to go out on the water. We do not guarantee that you will be invited, we merely facilitate the introductions. It may take over a year before your first invitation, its really up to you and how proactive you are in meeting owners. You should make every effort to attend social functions and events to meet other members. If you are not a very experienced boater don't worry, many of our other members aren't either. Joining is a great chance to learn from more experienced sailors. You just need the desire and interest to learn. Once you have established friendships/trust with owners, they will be more than happy to take you out on the water with them. Tips on being a good Crew member:

• Plan ahead and bring what you think you will need, if you don't know, ask ahead of time.
  • Do not assume that the owner will have a towel, sun tan lotion etc. for you to use so either ask before hand or bring what you will need along yourself, things you might need: bathing suit, sun tan lotion, towel, food (lunch/dinner), a jacket, long pants, sun glasses, etc. Use your best judgment.
• Only bring what is necessary, boats have limited space so you shouldn't bring items you don't need.
• Offer to help whenever possible/practical.
• Find out what the plan is for any meals.
  • You may need to bring money or your own food.
• Find out if there are any costs associated.
  • Taking a boat out is expensive and you may be expected to chip in on some of the costs.
• Illegal drugs or heavy alcohol consumption of any kind are never tolerated from captain or crew.

Remember, you are a guest. Act accordingly. Owning a boat is expensive and they are taking a risk by inviting you along. Be respectful of them, their rules and their property. They are not required to take you boating and if you want to get future invitations, you should work to make a good impression. Captains/Boat Owners As a member you are by no means required to invite YCC Crew out on your boat. Of course the reason you join is to meet new people and we ask that you make every effort to invite crew along once you feel comfortable with them. We organize various social events and float-ins throughout the year, and its a great chance to meet fellow boaters. Tips on being a Captain/Host to crew: We know that you have lots of experience taking friends and family out on your boat, but the following information is designed to ensure we all enjoy ourselves, especially if you don't know the crew member very well.

• Set proper expectations before your trip.
  • Let them know how long you plan to be on the water, what you expect the weather to be, any specific clothing you think they should bring and more importantly, what you expect of the them.
• Let the crew member know ahead of time if they will be expected to contribute financially.
  • It is not unreasonable to expect the crew member to chip in on expenses you may incur for the trip, but let them know ahead of time. Be reasonable.
• Let them know what your rules are up front.
  • The member may or may not have a lot of boating experience, so if you have any rules, spell them out (taking off your shoes while on the boat is a good example).
• If the crew member isn't very experienced, do your best to help them learn.
  • Many members are joining to learn how to sail and want the benefit of your experience.

You are their host just as you would be if you invited them to your home. Treat them accordingly.