policies

General Policies
•	NO ILLEGAL DRUGS PERMITTED on board. (Zero Tolerance). Grounds for immediate termination, with out refund, of trip. All incidents reported to US Coast Guard. It's the law.
•	Please be prepared in the event of sea-sickness ( bring with you the necessary medication(s). The captain and crew are not permitted to dispense any medication(s).
•	No matter who you are, or what you do, absolutely NO FIREARMS or FIREWORKS PERMITTED onboard.(Period)
•	Beer is permitted in moderation. No "hard" liquor permitted. The captain reserves the right to terminate the trip at any time without refund due to intoxication /bad behavior.
•	Don't forget "sea sickness" and other medications, Captain and crew are not permitted to dispense medications.
•	All federal, state and local "size" and "bag" limits will be strictly enforced. There are no exceptions.
	CHARTER TRIPS
•	The mate works on tips only. A 20% minimum tip is expected.
•	A deposit of $100.00 is required for all charter trips. The balance is due (in cash) the day of your charter. (no checks or credit cards accepted at the dock).
•	It is your responsibility to confirm your trip at least 24 hours prior to departure of your trip.
•	ALL CANCELLATIONS are The Captains decision only. Cancellations must be done at least ten days prior to the charter date. Short notice cancellations, we reserve the right to retain your deposit. If you do not show up on the day and time of your charter, you forfeit your deposit and are responsible for balance of charter fee.
•	The Captain reserves the right to cancel/reschedule any trip due bad weather or mechanical failure. Every effort will be made to reschedule the trip to a mutually convenient date or, your deposit will be refunded.
•	Captain will notify you of any change or cancellation as far in advance as possible. (Weather conditions at your home may not be the same as at the boat).
•	If you arrive after your departure time, your trip may shortened by that amount of time. Captain will hold your reservation one (1) hour past your scheduled departure time. It is your responsibility to notify the Captain/ boat if you will arrive late.
•	All fish caught to be kept, belong to the customer. The mate will clean, fillet and pack the fish for you. You are welcome to leave any unwanted fish with the boat.
	OPEN BOAT/ SPLIT CHARTER TRIPS
•	All fish caught belong to the customer. Only limited cleaning of fish on Open Boat trips. You might want plastic bags, ice, and a small cooler bring home your fish. You are welcome to leave any unwanted fish with the boat. It is customary to "Tip" the mate.
•	All bait is provided at no additional cost, tackle may be rented for a nominal fee, you may of course bring your own. Additional hooks, rigs,sinkers, etc. are available at nominal fees.
•	Only small personal entertainment devices with earphones permitted.