Hosting on your boat can be an overwhelming task. There is much to organize when you are hosting on the water. Here are a few things we do to help us focus on a stress-free, enjoyable day out on the water.
Pot luck is your friend
We like to provide the main dish and ask our friends & family to bring sides that will compliment what we are preparing. Our most recent boat day, John grilled a Tri -tip and we provided buns & a salad for guests to have an option on how they would like their meal.
Have Your Inflatables Ready
We try to do a precheck to ensure we have all of the parts to our inflatables. Our kayak needs it’s seats and oars. While our inflatable deck has it’s ropes and both require our electric pump. So, being prepared with all that is needed is why a precheck is essential.
Provide Plenty of Water
Be sure to have plenty of water ready for your guests. We always want to be sure if there is alcohol being consumed that our guests stay hydrated.
Communicate Ahead With Any Boat Rules
Be sure to let all guests know ahead of time the rules of your boat. If you do not allow red wine on your boat, (which is one of our rules) then be sure to communicate that. Other rules could include not allowing spray sunscreen, no high heels or potato chips.
Check The Forecast
On the morning of our boat day we let our guests know if they need to bring a light jacket, hat, or take their sea sick medication depending on the conditions.
Keep Motion Sickness Supplies Stocked
We like to have ginger candies, ginger ale and wristbands onboard. Even if we are going to have a leisurely cruise in the harbor it’s nice to have remedies at the ready for any guests that start to feel queasy.
Plenty of Trash Bags
Guests need to have plenty of areas to dispose of their trash. So, we always have a trash bag tied on the stern of the boat, a trash can in the fly bridge as well as a trash can in our galley.
Let Guests Know The Itinerary
A boat day can look different depending on the group, number of guests and festivities. We let guests know what time to meet at our slip and what time we plan on being back. Some guests are unable to join us on the water due to time constraints, so it is important to let all know a rough estimate in advance.
Parking
Our boat is located in a very busy area in Newport Beach. At times parking is very difficult. So, we now let guests know where they can park and remind them that they should be prepared for crowds and parking challenges.
In the end, we definitely enjoy entertaining on our boat. It is a wonderful time to relax and take in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. The more we entertain, the better we get at knowing exactly what is needed to make sure our guests feel welcomed, relaxed and comfy aboard No Plans.
The Most Important Things We Do When Hosting On Our Boat
Hosting on your boat can be an overwhelming task. There is much to organize when you are hosting on the water. Here are a few things we do to help us focus on a stress-free, enjoyable day out on the water.
Pot luck is your friend
We like to provide the main dish and ask our friends & family to bring sides that will compliment what we are preparing. Our most recent boat day, John grilled a Tri -tip and we provided buns & a salad for guests to have an option on how they would like their meal.
Have Your Inflatables Ready
We try to do a precheck to ensure we have all of the parts to our inflatables. Our kayak needs it’s seats and oars. While our inflatable deck has it’s ropes and both require our electric pump. So, being prepared with all that is needed is why a precheck is essential.
Provide Plenty of Water
Be sure to have plenty of water ready for your guests. We always want to be sure if there is alcohol being consumed that our guests stay hydrated.
Communicate Ahead With Any Boat Rules
Be sure to let all guests know ahead of time the rules of your boat. If you do not allow red wine on your boat, (which is one of our rules) then be sure to communicate that. Other rules could include not allowing spray sunscreen, no high heels or potato chips.
Check The Forecast
On the morning of our boat day we let our guests know if they need to bring a light jacket, hat, or take their sea sick medication depending on the conditions.
Keep Motion Sickness Supplies Stocked
We like to have ginger candies, ginger ale and wristbands onboard. Even if we are going to have a leisurely cruise in the harbor it’s nice to have remedies at the ready for any guests that start to feel queasy.
Plenty of Trash Bags
Guests need to have plenty of areas to dispose of their trash. So, we always have a trash bag tied on the stern of the boat, a trash can in the fly bridge as well as a trash can in our galley.
Let Guests Know The Itinerary
A boat day can look different depending on the group, number of guests and festivities. We let guests know what time to meet at our slip and what time we plan on being back. Some guests are unable to join us on the water due to time constraints, so it is important to let all know a rough estimate in advance.
Parking
Our boat is located in a very busy area in Newport Beach. At times parking is very difficult. So, we now let guests know where they can park and remind them that they should be prepared for crowds and parking challenges.
In the end, we definitely enjoy entertaining on our boat. It is a wonderful time to relax and take in the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. The more we entertain, the better we get at knowing exactly what is needed to make sure our guests feel welcomed, relaxed and comfy aboard No Plans.