Buying, selling and sailing safely

Sailing with new people

Meet in a public place first. The club bar or the dock is perfect.
Tell someone your plan. Which boat you're on, where it's going and when you'll be back.
Bring your own life jacket. Wear it, and ask the skipper about the plan and the weather before you leave.
Trust your gut. If something feels off, it's fine to say no. Report posts that seem wrong.

See the boat before you pay. Get a survey on anything bigger than a dinghy.
Never wire money, buy gift cards or pay a "shipping agent". These are the most common scams in boat sales. Messages that mention them get a warning.
Keep the conversation on Sailing Commons until you've met. That way you can report anything that goes wrong.
Report anything odd. Every listing and chat message has a Report link, and a person reads every report.