A few boat etiguette tips. None are set in stone and each captain will share rules for his or her boat, but these few tips will help you fit in smoothly onboard. Any questions about boat etiquette? Any other crucial etiquette or tips you think guests should know? Let us know in the comments below. As a general rule: Ask your host if there is anything specific you need to be aware of, no shoes and be respectful of the space. It is still someones home. But most of all: have fun and take lots of photos. We are so fortunate to have family and friends that are supportive of our lifestyle. It is always a pleasure to have you onboard. Thanks for being great guests. We are planning to live and explore the Indian Ocean from our sailboat. We did a refit of a TOSCA 36 and left Cape Town in October 2018. A large part of sailing is learning how to be adaptable and change plans - our biggest being our failed engine as we were making our way from Knysna to Port Elizabeth. Follow along as we figure out how to live with less.