Cruising Sailors Forum Archive

Messages In This Thread

• To stand or be a "'sitzpinkler"?
  • A LONG time ago....
    • I do a safety briefing also.
      • Good list.
    • Found a copy of....
  • Don't worry about me you guys, I wouldn't step foot on a boat with rules.
    • Started that way.....
    • If you ever want to come on my boat
      • Thxs. Put me down for "guest" and unless you come with me to enforce, I will be standing in your head.
        • No I don't enforce it
  • I tell guests if they think something is wrong tell me.
    • I go over basic safety issues...
      • head university
      • Ditto to "no one ever remembers."
  • I had that discussion with a buddy a little while ago
  • "When at sea, men sit to pee"
    • At sea I pee in the cockpit and wash it down with a bucket...or vise versa.
      • A 'HERE' bottle
        • I really need a range extender these days...
        • Me too- usually a red plastic coffee can
          • I've thought about a large funnel connected to an overboard hose
            • MANY years ago, I flew passenger on a C 119 from D.C. to....
              • I won't ask.
      • OK you're on record
      • I just toss it over the side and hope a fish doesn't take a bite out of it
    • First time I've heard it. I had one of those 60's head placards on the bulkhead.
      • Yes, I want it...
      • I always liked the, "If it didn't go through your mouth..." version.
  • I've been a sitzpinkler (what a fabulous word) since
  • In my boat, head is designed so you can kneel….
    • That's the protocal on my boat as well ...
  • On Milvina the guys pee over the side, unlesss
    • Done my share too ...