Trip etiquette
Fri, 2008/01/25 - 17:13 — lposka
Etiquette is not a macho term. At best it provides a protocol that lets people work together efficiently with respect for one another. At worst it's a set of arbitrary rules used to impose needless conformity on members of a group. It's used here (hopefully) in its best sense. So here goes:
Trip etiquette
Etiquette is not a macho term. At best it provides a protocol that lets people work together efficiently with respect for one another. At worst it's a set of arbitrary rules used to impose needless conformity on members of a group. It's used here (hopefully) in its best sense. So here goes:
- If you plan to join the group for a trip notify the trip contact person the day before the trip.
- The contact person can inform you if the trip plan has changed, either when you make the initial contact or the next day.
- Show up at the meeting place on time; the group should not be required to wait on your arrival.
- Help others, if able, in unloading/loading kayaks from/onto vehicles.
- Bring all required gear or arrange ahead of time for equipment loans from others in the group.
- While paddling, either stay in the proximity of the group or inform the group that you are leaving.