The NotSure Cruising Club philosophy is based on having fun cruising. Our goal is to eat good food, laugh, and cruise and enjoy ourselves.

To that end, the Rule has evolved that incorporates the philosophy of the NCC. It is as follows:

This Rule is an absolute, no waivers, do not even ask, no second chances. Violators will be quickly and severely punished! There are no appeals and no mercy; the NCC is not a democracy.

In order to achieve the goal, we have codified some of the lessons (guidelines) that we have learned over the years that help us achieve the goal and provide peace and tranquility. They are as follows:

• Weather - There shall be only fair skies, smooth seas, cool days and cool nights and no humidity for the duration of the voyage,
• Treatment of First Mate - First Mate shall be treated with dignity and respect at all times - no hollering, yelling, hand gestures or verbal or silent threats during docking or anchoring maneuvers or while underway. If a complaint is lodged by your First Mate, be fore warned, the jury will consist of solely of First Mates - you don't have a chance. Violators have been historically severely punished and expect that you shall be severely punished. Note: Holleror/Yellor may be required to switch places with the Holleree/Yellee.
• Embarrassing the First Mate - Expressly prohibited (especially at the Dock or in front of a group). Violations may result in the Captain losing his or her boating (and/or bedroom) privileges forever. Remember you have to eventually return home where the First Mate rules.
• Wearing Apparel - String bikinis, thongs and Speedos are provisionally allowed. Subject to the following: (i) the age of the wearer is greater than 18, (ii) the waist size of the wearer is less than one-half of the wearer's age and (iii) the maximum waist size is less than 24 inches. The Admiral's speedo is grandfathered for nighttime wear only.
• Marriages/Divorces - Only The Admiral has the authority to perform divorces that are effective only for the duration of the voyage, he will not perform marriages as he has in the past.
• Whining & Complaining - Permissible only in the confines of whiner/complainer's vessel and the "Scarlet W&C" flag must be flown from vessel's masthead.
• VHF Radio Usage - broadcasting the performance of illegal acts such as pumping holding tank, excess fuel, garbage etc overboard is a "no no", especially since the Coast Guard has VHF radios and tapes the broadcasts. They can also read charts, navigate and have very fast boats and planes.
• Seamanship -

• Boats with Brakes - follow as closely as you wish; Certificate of Boat Brake Installation, Insurance & Ownership will be required before leaving dock each day.
• Boats without Brakes - leave enough room for the boat in front to do something stupid; there may be a sailor on board or a loose nut behind the wheel.
• Docking - only laugh if you have not done (and/or will never do) the same dumb thing. Applause and tips may be appropriate in certain circumstances - exceptionally creative/entertaining maneuvers qualify; stupid people, or boat tricks do not qualify for recognition. Be kind, you will sooner or later get your turn in the barrel.
• Anchoring - See Docking
• Nautical charts only - no boat/road maps allowed; leave your EXXON road maps at home.
• Big Ships and Big Tows have the right of way - they are bigger and faster than you. They do not have brakes.
• Do not pull out in front of Big Ships and Big Tows and shout "starboard", they do not follow that rule.
• Fishing boats and Shrimpers always have the right of way because they carry high powered weapons and are good shots.
• Wake - Is not a noise concept in boating, it is a wave concept. Claiming that you have very good mufflers and that your boat does not make sufficient noise to "wake" anyone is not a valid defense.

• Treatment of Sailors - Wave and smile as you past them, try not to laugh out loud at them. Smile! Do not tell them how comfortable you are; remember sailors are people too.
• Deck Showers - permitted at dock and at anchorage. Guffaws', pointing and laughing at various and unusual body shapes is only allowed by individuals with perfect bodies. Only the Secret Rules Committee, has the authority to declare a "perfect body", no self-declarations allowed.
• Swimming - permitted; stay clear of boats without holding tanks, comments re body shapes, sizes etc are not permitted; no bleached whale jokes.
• Holding Tanks - Boats at anchorage without holding tanks must fly a large brown flag (not smaller than '4x6' and must be illuminated at night) to alert swimmers of the potential for unpleasant discharges.
• Common Sense - Use it, it works!