Crew Guidelines

Welcome aboard the Stormtrooper! We hope you feel comfortable and at ease during your time with us. Life onboard is a bit different from life on land, so please take a moment to review the following friendly reminders:

⚓️ Most Important Rules

1. Our Home at Sea

   The Stormtrooper is our home—and now yours, too. Relax and enjoy your time here, but please remember basic courtesy and mutual respect.

2. Feeling Unwell? Let Us Know

   If you’re not feeling well, notify the Captain or First Mate right away. Especially late at night, don’t stay alone on deck if you feel off—let us help you.

3. Emotional Support

   If you ever feel scared, lonely, anxious, or uneasy in tight spaces, please reach out to us. We’re here for you.

🚤 Embarking & Disembarking

1. Tender Transfers

   We use a tender to go ashore. Traveling together with the Captain and First Mate is better—so join us when we head ashore. If you want to chill on the boat while we are away, you are more than welcome.

2. Scheduled Excursions

   If you’ve signed up for a tour and need to be at the meeting point by a specific time, please inform us in advance.

3. Stay on Shore late

   If you want to stay on land until evening, please give us a heads-up beforehand.

4. No Late-Night Transfers

   Traveling by tender after dark carries extra risk. If you need to stay ashore “late at night,” please make sure you have overnight accommodations arranged in town.

💧 Water Conservation

Water is precious at sea, so please:

1. Dishwashing

   Don’t rinse dishes immediately after use. Instead, leave them in the sink. We wash everything together once or twice a day.

2. Quick Showers

   Keep washing simple and fast: turn on the tap, wet hair and body, turn off the tap, apply soap or shampoo, then turn the water back on to rinse.

3. Limited Hot Water

   Our heater holds only 10 L of hot water at a time. Once it’s gone, we need to wait for it to heat up again.

   
   

⚡️ Electricity Use

1. Water Pump & Power

   Every time the water pump runs, it draws batteries power. Showering is best done during daylight or while the generator is running.

2. 12 V Outlets

   These run 24/7. USB ports are installed in all the rooms and on deck. Please ask if you can’t find one.

3. 240 V Appliances

   High-voltage power is only available when the generator is on (e.g., microwave, electric kettle, oven, and wall outlets).

🚽 Toilet Etiquette

1. What Belongs in the Toilet

   Only human waste and toilet paper should go into the toilet. Never flush pads, tampons, or other items.

2. Flush Proper

   Our toilet use seawater. Hold the flush until all waste is cleared before you leave.

3. Blocked Toilets

   If the water level rises or you suspect a clog, tell the Captain immediately—don’t be embarrassed. If it’s near the rim, it’s much harder to fix.

📡 Internet Access

1. Our onboard Wi-Fi bandwidth is limited and not available for guest use.

⛵️ While Sailing (if we do go)

1. Secure Valuables

   Weather and waves can be unpredictable. Store laptops, cameras, and other valuables low and secure to prevent them from falling.

2. Avoid Cooking

   We don’t recommend meal prep while sailing—things can easily slide around. If you feel hungry, crackers or small snacks are better options. You may also check with the Captain or First Mate to confirm departure times.

🪸 Sun Care, Ocean Respect & Swimming

1. Sunscreen

   We provide reef-friendly sunscreen for everyone’s use.

2. Protective Clothing

   The best sun protection—and environmental kindness—is UV-blocking clothing. (e.g., stingsuit, wetsuit.)

3. Let Nature Stay in Nature Do not take any sand or shells from the beach—doing so is illegal. Capture your beautiful memories with photos instead.

4. Wildlife Awareness

   Australia’s waters host large predators like sharks. Avoid swimming from dusk until dawn.

5. Irukandji Jellyfish

   In Queensland’s summer, tiny but dangerous Irukandji jellyfish appear. If you do swim, please wear full-body protection—they’re smaller than a fingertip and hard to spot.

   
   

🛟 Other

1. Thick Blankets

   If the night gets chilly, let us know—we have cozy blankets available.

2. Blanket Care

   Blankets can be used on deck but must be brought back inside afterward to avoid being blown away.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask us.

And if you’d like to learn more about sailing or marine life, we’d love to share our knowledge!