[BOF] BOFs: Policy + How to Start One
BOFs (Birds of a Feather) are member-led micro-crews inside Nautical Me! (Racing, Foiling, Ship Modeling, Chartering, Naval History, Makers, and more). BOFs are not courses—they’re circles where shipmates share stories, projects, and events. Where BOFs Live - A community thread for day-to-day conversation - An optional Private Classroom “BOF Clubhouse” for event details, files, and archives Fees + Splits (simple rules) - Skool Live: preferred and usually $0 - Zoom: leaders may propose a fee (to cover licensing/admin); house approves - If a BOF is paid, the house share follows the BOF Manual defaults (based on tool and overhead) Permissioning + Security - BOF Clubhouses are Private - Never post Zoom links in public categories—links go inside the private clubhouse only - Zoom requires: passcode + waiting room + no join-before-host + restricted screen share Start a BOF (Roll Call Template) BOF name:Theme:Who it’s for:Cadence: weekly / monthly / informalMeeting tool: Skool Live / Zoom / in- personLeader + Co-Leader:Fee proposal (if any):Reply with: “Aye” + your interest ✅ VIP Members: download the full BOF Manual in Classroom → BOF Leadership Manual (VIP)✅ Premium Members: see Classroom → BOFs: How to Apply (Premium) if you’re considering VIP