U.A.N.A.I. SAILING RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. General Principles On-Board Watercraft:
   1. Role of the Skipper: Under maritime tradition, a vessel's skipper is responsible for the physical safety of the crew, and the safe navigation of the vessel. Because of these safety concerns, and because sailing and the operation of other watercraft inherently involves complex maneuvers which must be carefully coordinated among crew members, the skipper is the sole authority on any question relating to the operation of the vessel. In addition, the skipper has the final word on any subject relating to non-sailing activities on-board and the conduct of the crew. By participating in a U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored activity, participants acknowledge the skipper's role and agree to respect and obey him or her in this capacity.
   2. Relations with Fellow Crew Members: Participants may or may not know all of their fellow crew members before leaving on a trip. The U.A.N.A.I. strives to create a friendly atmosphere in which participants can develop their sailing and other water-related skills and also, have an enjoyable time. To this end, all participants agree to work with fellow crew members in a friendly and cooperative way. Should difficulties develop or be perceived with a crew members, these should be brought to the attention of the skipper, who shall attempt to resolve the same.
2. Safety: Because of the inherently dangerous nature of sailing and other water sports, safety should always be a paramount concern. The follow safety rules must be followed on all U.A.N.A.I.- sponsored trips:
   1. While the Vessel is Under-way:
      1. Before heading below or forward, a participant should notify the person at the helm of where he or she intends to go, and obtain the acknowledgement of the helmsperson before proceeding. The helm needs to know where everyone is at all times so there is no concern that someone fell overboard.
      2. Participants should wear boat shoes at all times and locations on the boat, other than in the cockpit itself or below. Decks can be very slippery.
      3. No participant should ever put any part of their body between the boat and another object such as the dock or another boat. Extremely serious injuries can result if caution is not used.
      4. Participants should be aware of what is happening on and around the boat at all times. While crew members will attempt to warn others before maneuvering the boat, events occur quickly on sailing and other vessels. Therefore, participants must be on the alert and positioned safely in case of the boom jibing, sudden movements in lines and changes in direction and/or angle of heel, to mention a few.
      5. No oil-based tanning lotions should be used on-board as they may cause the deck to become slippery and cause a safety hazard. Stick to cream-based and other non-slick sunblocks and tanning lotions.
   2. In General:
      1. Participants swimming, snorkeling or scuba-diving during any U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored activity, must go out in the water with a buddy, and remain in close proximity with the buddy through the entire duration of the swim.
      2. Skippers and the trip coordinator have the right to refuse boarding privileges to any crew member who drinks excessively, or engages in other behavior that might present a danger to the vessel or other crew members.
      3. The U.A.N.A.I. has a zero-tolerance drug policy. The presence of a controlled substance on-board is dangerous and can have extremely serious legal consequences for the skipper and the owner of the vessel. Accordingly, all controlled substances are strictly prohibited.
      4. Dinghies may be used only with the permission of the skipper.
3. Finances: U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored trips are non-profit, cooperative activities with an educational purpose, and are arranged strictly by volunteers. The U.A.N.A.I. does not enter into any contractual arrangements with charter companies or others. Rather, the skipper of each vessel signs the charter contract and as such, is liable for the full cost of the charter, subject to the terms of the contract.
   1. Financial Responsibility: By enrolling in a U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored activity, participants acknowledge that the skipper has signed the contract solely as an accommodation for the crew members on his or her vessel. Accordingly, each participant is responsible for and agrees to pay his or her pro-rata share of the cost of the charter, provisioning, docking fees and such other expenses as may be associated with the operation of the vessel and trip.
   2. No Refunds: No refunds will be given to trip participants who have made a deposit or paid their pro-rata charter fee and who are unable to participate. Since all such trips are non-profit, cooperative activities, trip pricing is based on the number of persons who enroll and therefore, there are no funds available for refunds. A participant who has paid and cannot attend may, however, find a suitable individual to be his or her replacement as a crew member, who may participate subject to the skipper's approval. The financial arrangements made between the replacement crew member and the individual are solely the concern of the individuals involved, and neither the skipper nor any representative of the U.A.N.A.I. shall participate in the same.
   3. Property Damage to Chartered Vessels: The boats chartered by skippers are covered by the owner's insurance for a variety of things, including damage to the vessel or to other vessels. Such policies generally have deductibles ranging from U.S. $750.00 to U.S. $3000.00, which in the event of a claim, must be paid by the charterer. By participating in a U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored activity, participants agree that in the event of property damage and a demand that the amount of the deductible be paid, that the participant shall pay his or her pro rata share of the deductible.
   4. Membership Requirements: All participants in U.A.N.A.I.-sponsored activities, must either be full or associate U.A.N.A.I. members. Interested individuals may become members at the time of trip enrollment.