Pretrip Check List

Before going to the Boat:

ü  Weather Check –Marine weather on the internet and weather channel on the radio.

ü  Wind Check - windmapper

ü  Tides and Current Check- do you have a tide and current book on board.

ü  Chart Check – Do you have charts for the intended cruising area

ü  Trip Plan – let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. They should know the type of boat , registration number, and number of people on board.

ü  Supplies: proper clothing for the trip, lifejackets, food etc

On the Boat:

ü  Check for fuel of LP gas odors

ü  Inspect bilges

ü  Check fuel, ( sufficient plus reserve )oil coolant, batteries, terminals

ü  Check extinguishers  and operational

ü  Fresh water and food

ü  Self draining holes are clear

ü  Ropes, lines, and rigging for sailboats are in good repair

ü  Anchors are rigged and ready for use

ü  Lifejackets for all passengers – right sizes – ( children)

ü  Radio Check –Traffic check

ü  First aid kit

ü  Tools and spare parts

ü  Throw line, Flares-

ü  Show passengers where all emergency equipment is and they understand how to operate it – radios, flares, lifejackets

 

ØShow one other person how to operate the vessel in case you are disabled.

ØWeather check before departure – has the weather changed – are winds expected to rise before you reach your destination – do you have a plan for sitting out weather in protected areas if required.

ØRemember advise the person left your trip plan with, if you are not going to return when planned -

 
 


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