Some Do Nots

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Some Do Nots

By Dan Beard

	Do not forget your personal flotation device.
	Do not overload the boat.
	Do not carry too much sail.
	Do not sail in strange waters without chart or compass.
	Do not forget your anchor.
	Do not forget your paddles or oars.
	Do not attempt to learn to sail before you know how to swim.
	Do not sit on the gunwale.
	Do not put the helm down too suddenly or too far.
	Do not let go the helm.
	Do not mistake caution for cowardice.
	Do not be afraid to reef.
	Do not fear the ridicule of other landlubbers.
	Do not fail to keep the halyards and sheets clear.
	Do not jibe in a stiff wind.
	Do not fail to keep your head in times of emergency.
	Do not make a display of bravery until the occasion demands it.
	Do not allow mistakes or mishaps to discourage you.

What you have read in the foregoing pages will not be found very difficult to remember, but there is only one way to learn to sail and that is by sailing. If possible, sail with someone who is a good seaman. If this sort of companion cannot be had, try it alone on smooth water and with short sail until you accustom yourself to the boat and its peculiarities.

No boy ever learned to skate or swim from books, but books often have been helpful in giving useful hints to those who were really learning by practical experience.

You will soon become an expert and be able to engage in one of our most exhilarating, healthy, and manly sports and earn the proud distinction of being a good small-boat sailor.

OHB

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By Dan Beard

Do not forget your personal flotation device.

Do not overload the boat.

Do not carry too much sail.

Do not sail in strange waters without chart or compass.

Do not forget your anchor.

Do not forget your paddles or oars.

Do not attempt to learn to sail before you know how to swim.

Do not sit on the gunwale.

Do not put the helm down too suddenly or too far.

Do not let go the helm.

Do not mistake caution for cowardice.

Do not be afraid to reef.

Do not fear the ridicule of other landlubbers.

Do not fail to keep the halyards and sheets clear.

Do not jibe in a stiff wind.

Do not fail to keep your head in times of emergency.

Do not make a display of bravery until the occasion demands it.

Do not allow mistakes or mishaps to discourage you.

Additional Information:

Peer- Level Topic Links: [ Some Do Nots ] [ Thunderstorms ]

Parent- Level Topic Links: [ How to Sail ] [ Catamaran ] [ Ice Boat ] [ Man-Friday Raft ] [ Rigs ] [ Rough & Ready ] [ Single Shell Racing Boats ] [ Umbrella Canoe ]

The Inquiry Net Main Topic Links: [ Traditional Scouting ] [ Adult Association ] [ Advancement ] [ Ideals ] [ Leadership ] [ Outdoors ] [ Patrol Method ] [ Personal Growth ] [ Uniforms ]

Search Amazon.Com: When you place an order with Amazon.Com using the search box below, a small referral fee is returned to The Inquiry Net to help defer the expense of keeping us online. Thank you for your consideration!