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raft. The raft captain will decide if and when a raft will be broken up, and has the responsibility to communicate clearly the decision to all boats in the raft. If you have special rafting needs or a desire to break off prior to the time the raft will be breaking up, please inform the raft captain before joining so that provision can be made to accommodate your needs.
Once you have joined a raft, you have given implicit permission for others, in the raft, to cross your boat. Good manners dictate that such crossings should be made forward of the mast, across the bow, and that crossing should not be made when you might expect raft mates to be sleeping. Permission should be requested to visit or cross through the cockpit. Be careful where you are walking to prevent tripping or fouling the other boat's gear. Secure all halyards away from masts to prevent their slapping as not all your raft mates will be soothed by that sound.

The raft captain decides, communicates, and coordinates where and when the raft events will be located. Raft events can include pot luck meals as well as just socializing on or off the boats. In general, most cruise events start after 5:30 pm and are held on the boat/raft of the Cruise Director. Sometimes another boat on the cruise (especially a larger, more accomodating, one) is designated the host boat; depending upon the cruise destination, cruise events may be held on a beach, if one is available.
Each member boat attending the raft event should bring an hors d'oeuvre to share and their own drinks. Hors d'oeuvres range from chips and dips, cheese and crackers, to pizza, pate, or any other vegetable or dairy item. (If you do not intend to share an item, it is your choice what to serve on your own boat). Whether simple or elaborate, all items are welcomed and appreciated.