6EMERGENCIESIn an emergency you have several a1 ternatives: (1) contact us,
(2) go to the Neiafu wharf - the police station is near the market,
(3) ask any local boats or yachts for help or (4) seek help in the
vi-llages.
TONGAN CUSTOMSThere are several Tongan customs to be noted and respected in
order that we may fit into this society with minimal strain.
1) Tipping is heartily discouraged by all. Please, no tipping
or handouts. The Tongans are proud people. We do not want
to create a situation where tips or handouts result in hordes
of people harrassing the yachtsmen. A better reward for
kindness or good service is a letter, gift or photograph from
you at home. An instant photograph from a polaroid type
camera is a real winner in the villages!
2) Sunday is a religious holiday and is strictly observed.
Business stops and Tongans may not swim or fish by law.
Please be quiet, tolerant and pay deference to the Tongan
Sunday. However, if you are in the islands away from any
villages, carry on with your usual charter activities.
3) Tongans are conservative in dress. Men always wear shirts in
public places. Charterers should too. Tongan ladies
obviously do not wear scanty attire anywhere and even swim
fully clothed. We suggest when entering a village,