The Cairns Yacht Club web site is a place where people with a passion for sailing can meet. It provides local knowledge, upcoming events, a sailing calendar, chat room, photo galleries and much more. As such we need some rules (read: guidelines) to keep things running smoothly around here. So have a quick read here if need be:

THOU SHALT RESPECT THE COMMODORE!

The Cairns Yacht Club Commodore has the final word. In situations where club members can not reach consensus, the Cairns Yacht Club Commodore decides. No debate. No arguments. Period.

THOU SHALT BE TRUE!

TRUE (pronounced tru) adjective, 1. Legitimate, Honest, Truthfull

The idea is for this web site to act as a hub, a platform for similar minded people; a community web site for the people by the people. Sailing club members can register for an account and post content in their own name. So we have respect and be true to one another.

• Do not commit plagiarism (Do not claim other peoples work or ideas as your own).
• If you make a copy or something inspired by someone elses work give the original artist credit up front.
• Fill out your personal details correctly. Do not assume anonymity on this website.

THOU SHALT NOT POST CRAP!

Crap (pronounced CRAP!) noun, 1. Poop, Shit, Dung, Rubbish, Nonsense, Stuff 2. Anything that is not interesting and useless.

• Don't post crap on the web site. Before you post something ask yourself whether this post is going to benefit or interest anyone who might read it.
• Do not post junk mail. This includes get rich schemes, "free" software, chain letters, advertising, gimmicks, or blatantly plugging your website every 2 days even though there have been no updates.

THOU SHALT BE SPECIFIC!

Specific (pronounced..ummm...specific!) adj. 1.Accurate 2. Provide Details

Provide details. There are many barriers between forum members such as language, technical ability, and skill level. Be as specific with your questions as you can so that people can understand what you are requesting.

* Include pictures with your post (to illustrate your story/request or show off your work).
* Check back on your post often to see if anyone has asked for more info or doesn't understand something that you wrote.
* Title your post in a way so that people know what's inside (don't be pathetic and put "Stupid Question" or "Please Help Me")

THOU SHALT BE NICE!

Nice (pronounced: nice!), noun, 1.Pleasing, agreeable, appropriate, polite, kind.

Be nice to each other! We are all people here and we expect to be treated as such. Do not say anything here that your would not say to a person if they were standing next to you.

• Ask nicely and do not expect an answer (if you ask nicely there is a good chance someone will respond, if they don't then don't complain, just take it for what it is. Maybe they did not understand you or maybe they don't know the answer. Remember no-one is obligated to respond to your post.
• Be gratefull (if someone helps you or says something nice about your work thank them, even if it's not exactly what you were looking for)
• Be respectfull and open minded (not everyone shares your point of view, don't flame them. Sometimes it's better just to agree to disagree).

THOU SHALT HAVE FUN!

Fun (you know how to pronounce it) 1. :):):):)FUN!!!! 2. Be happy! 3. Have a good time!

Most importantly have fun. After all this is a just a web site, there is no reason to give yourself a headache over the events that transpire here. We're just a buncha people who share the same interest so enjoy the fact that you are able to know these people and learn a little something. Don't be too harsh on people and try and take it in stride. here is nothing that will occur here that will threaten your life as you know it, it won't affect your food supply, it won't pay your rent, it won't cause you to die of a heart attack (unless you let it).

This web site is just entertainment and knowledge rolled up into one vast ocean blue template, waiting for your mind to absorb it and contribute to it.

Oh, and before I forget, there will be a rain dance Friday night, weather permitting !