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Boarding House: 3. Pension, to reveal something you already know, is the Frenchrd—but with oh-what-a-difference—for boarding house. In German, nish and the Scandinavian tongues the word is the same, but pronced more as we would pronounce it. In Italian it is pensione, in Poruese pensdo, in Dutch pensioen, and in short—it is unmistakable inlanguage of Europe.
The etiquette to be observed when coming on board another person's Boat is derived from that of boarding a naval vessel. Salutes are seldom exchanged, but a simple request for permission to come aboard is always good taste. A salute might be in order if the individual boarding were wearing a uniform cap and the craft were that of the commodore of the yacht club or the commander of a U.S. Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla.
When leaving another's boat, the naval form of requesting permission is not used. A simple statement of thanks for the hospitality or best wishes for a pleasant cruise is sufficient.
8. Get the victim on board. If necessary, have someone who is physically able ready to go into the water to assist the victim. This crewman should take a light safety line with him. Where the victim will be brought on board will depend greatly on the type of craft concerned—try various locations on your Boat to determine the best procedure. A transom-boarding platform may be a help in getting the victim on board, or you can rig a boarding ladder. A line with a bowline knot tied to form a large loop may be hung over the side to provide a foothold or handhold. Be sure the propeller is stopped whenever there is a person in the water near the stern of the boat.
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