The Rules
By marc • Sep 3rd, 2007 • Category: All Stories and Articles, Stories, What's Inside-
The Skipper always makes the RULES. -
The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
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No Crew can possibly know all the RULES.
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If the Skipper suspects that the Crew knows all the RULES, the Skipper must immediately change some or all of them.
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The Skipper is never wrong.
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If the Skipper is wrong, it is because of a flagrant misunderstanding.
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If RULE #6 applies, the Crew must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding.
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The Skipper can change his/her mind at any given point in time.
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The Crew must never change his/her mind without the express written consent from the Skipper.
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The Skipper has every right to be angry or upset at any time.
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The Crew must remain calm at all times unless the Skipper wants him/her to be angry or upset.
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The Skipper must under no circumstances let the Crew know whether or not he/she wants him/her to be angry or upset.
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Only the Skipper may determine when things are all right again.
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The Skipper may begin the conversation at any given point in his/her mind and the Crew is expected to know the topic and reason for the conversation.
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Common sense is what the Skipper believes to be true.
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The Crew is expected to know what the Skipper meant to say.
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The Crew may never quote the Skipper.
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Sail trim, right of way and compass headings do not apply unless as defined by the Skipper.
Jim Samuel’s, USSA Judge
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