Is there a standard of marine etiquette as to blood on the sails?

Should they be left in place?

a. To show my patriotism. Now my sail is red, white and blue, with each blood spot representing 10 states (the Ariel emblem and sail numbers are blue).

b. To show guests how much fun sailing is.

c. To show what happens to a crew member that doesn't follow the skipper's instructions.

d. To show everyone how bad the storm was.

e. To show everyone how courageous the skipper is.

f. To show everyone how old the boat is.

g. Other (please describe)

If you believe the blood stains should be removed, how should it be done?

a. Rubbing compound

b. Soaking in the lake for several days

c. Let the sun bleach it.

d. Using a razor knife, cut the stained patches out of the sail.

e. Use sail patch tape to cover the blood stains.

f. Take the sail into a commercial carpet cleaner.

g. Have my wife take care of it.

h. Other (please describe)

Thanks for the insight on customs and manners. As for how the blood got there, a fight ensued when we tried to throw a crew member overboard in the middle of the lake. In the past, the operation has not been so messy.