Difference between revisions of "Departure checklist"
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* Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically | * Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically | ||
| − | * Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head) | + | * Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch) |
* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes): | * Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes): | ||
** avoiding the boom | ** avoiding the boom | ||
| − | ** | + | ** lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat |
** man overboard procedures | ** man overboard procedures | ||
** location and use of life jackets | ** location and use of life jackets | ||
** location and use of fire extinguishers | ** location and use of fire extinguishers | ||
** VHF radio operation | ** VHF radio operation | ||
| − | ** winch operation and safety | + | ** winch operation and safety, including handle |
** hydration / seasickness | ** hydration / seasickness | ||
| − | ** | + | ** calling out conflicting traffic |
* Review rules of the head with crew: | * Review rules of the head with crew: | ||
** No toilet paper in toilet | ** No toilet paper in toilet | ||
** Only sit-down use of toilet | ** Only sit-down use of toilet | ||
Revision as of 18:29, 9 September 2022
This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.
- Check recent log entries
- Make log entry, including at least the following:
- date and time
- full name of each person on board
- engine hours (next to tachometer)
- bilge pump cycles
- fuel state
- Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
- Check bilge water level and pump operation
- Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
- Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
- Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
- avoiding the boom
- lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
- man overboard procedures
- location and use of life jackets
- location and use of fire extinguishers
- VHF radio operation
- winch operation and safety, including handle
- hydration / seasickness
- calling out conflicting traffic
- Review rules of the head with crew:
- No toilet paper in toilet
- Only sit-down use of toilet
