How to get there
Take Five is located in Slip D-30, Menominee Marina, Menominee, MI.The marina is right on the bay in “downtown” Menominee on First Street. There are some very good places to eat adjacent to the marina, as well as some great night spots.

What is this? Are these rules I have to follow?
Not at all. Just the answers to questions I often get asked. The most important part is the instructions to get you to the boat.

Is sailing safe?
Yes, especially when you're with me. I've been boating since I was five years old and bought my first sailboat in 1980. I am also a USCG Licensed Master. The worst injury I've had on board in all those years was a sunburn. It's a shame really. I've got lots and lots of emergency equipment that I've never gotten a chance to play with.
What should I wear?
Something comfortable and seasonal. A hat or cap, sunglasses.  Bring some warm clothes, too, Lake Michigan/Green Bay can be COLD!
What kind of shoes?
Boat shoes are best. They grip wet decks well and don't pick up pebbles that can scar the fiberglass, but don't buy them special. Tennis shoes work almost as well. Avoid slippery soles. Avoid leather soles or any other soles that tend to leave scuff marks. It's tough to get them out of fiberglass. Bare feet are OK, but watch out for the deck hardware!
How long will we be gone?
For a typical daysail, four to eight hours . Due to vagaries of wind and tide, it's hard to be precise. If you need to be someplace when it is getting close to the end of your cruise, let the captain know and we can always start the motor up.
What about sun tan lotion?
Absolutely. Between direct sun and reflections off the water, you get about twice the UV that you'd normally expect. Avoid the cocoa butter (brown) types. They stain the heck out of fiberglass.
What about mosquitoes?
Generally they're not a problem, unless we anchor out overnight. The boat has screens to keep the little buggers outside for sleeping.
While some guests enjoy being actively involved in the boat's operations, others may choose to relax and admire the scenery.
What will I have to do?
As little or as much as you want. I can handle the boat safely and comfortably by myself, so feel free to be a deck potato, if you like. If you want to be more involved, be sure to say so. There's nothing much you can break, and I won't let you get in trouble. The objective is to have fun.
Will the boat tip over?
Nope. Trust me on this one. Can't happen.
What should I bring?
A camera, if you like. A book, if nature bores you. A swimsuit would not be out of line, but good spots to stop and swim are rare. Any drinks or snacks you're partial to, but I'll have some available regardless. Any prescription drugs you might need, but bring the prescription. We'll discuss meals ahead of time.
What should I leave at home?
Illegal drugs. Seriously. I mean it. Normal constitutional rules regarding search warrants, probable cause, etc., do not apply on boats. The Coast Guard, game wardens, and about five different kinds of cops can board and search us at any time. If they find illegal drugs, they will impound the boat and keep it as long as they want. Maybe forever. OK, I get it!
What else won't I need? Radios, CD players, flashlights, first aid kits, water, glasses, plates, forks, lawn chairs, etc. In general, "less is more". If we're leaving for a few days, avoid bulky hard-sided luggage. Don't go overboard on clothes, we don't dress for dinner on board. They did on the Titanic and you know how that worked out.
Will I get seasick?
Only you can judge whether or not to take Dramamine or whatever. Most people don’t have a problem unless there are large waves, which we usually don’t get in Green Bay. Note that motion sickness remedies need to be taken well before heading out on the water to be effective. In general, people seem to feel that Dramamine is most effective, but Bonine is also good with milder side-effects, or so I've heard. I’ve also seen people use those little bands that go on your wrist. These have the advantage that you won’t sleep the cruise away.
Are you going to yell at me?
I've never found it necessary. I may ask you to do something. If so, feel free to ask why. Feel free to finish whatever you're doing first. There is one exception: If I say, "Do it now, please!" then do it now, please. Also, pay attention if I say something you're doing is unsafe. Safety issues are non-negotiable, but I can generally figure out a safe way for you to do whatever it is you want to do.
As the captain, can you perform marriages?
Yes, but marriages performed on this vessel are valid only for the duration of the cruise.
How do I use the bathroom?
On a boat, the toilet is called the Head. The term comes from the days of sailing ships when the place for the crew to relieve themselves was all the way forward on either side of the bowsprit, the integral part of the hull to which the figurehead was fastened. We installed a new 20 gallon holding tank, so plumbing is in pretty good shape. It does, however, need to be explained. The head (toilet) itself is also new.
Operation:
There is a small, lever on the right side of the head as you are standing in front of it.  This lever controls how the pump works. There is also a larger handle that moves up and down to operate the pump. In the down position (lever is moved toward the outside of the boat to the horizontal position), operation of the pump sends the contents of the bowl into the tank - "dry pump". In the vertical position, it also draws seawater through the hull to flush the toilet.
If the contents are mainly liquid, the "dry pump" position is all you really need. If the contents are solid or need to be diluted, use the "flush" position.    In the flush position, it might take a few pumps to get water moving through the pipes. Pump enough to get rid of whatever is in the toilet, and then switch to the "dry pump" position to remove the water.    When pumping, do it SLOWLY, don’t force the pump. If you meet a lot of resistance, ask the Captain to take a look.
Please only use marine toilet paper provided. NOTHING but that and what comes out of your body goes in the head!    We have provided Wet Wipes and a small garbage can with plastic bag liner for those hard to clean areas.