The tranquil sailing club prior to departure (photo the author) I had a wonderful day yesterday. My sister and her husband own a lovely power boat and they invited me to join them for a “Club Day”, when with other members of their Sailing Club we went to Garden Island, not far from Perth, to enjoy the ambiance of the island, it’s pristine waters, and each other’s company. A boat follows us down the Swan River (photo the author) It was an opportunity to ask about the manners of sailing and what is expected from other sailors and what are established as “rules”. The rules are quite clear: give way to vessels on the right of your vessel, power boats should give way to sail boats, boats should navigate a channel of water on the starboard side, etc. Lazy days...before a refreshing swim around the dinghy (photo the author) The etiquette, or manners are less clear, but as was explained to me, quite logical. When in a small bay or inlet it is important to re...