Departure checklist

This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.

• Remove companionway boards, stow in starboard lazarette
• Check recent log entries
• Make log entry, including at least the following:
  • date and time
  • full name of each person on board
• Remove guppy, stow guppy in bucket in port lazarette
• Check holding tank level (under forward cabin port berth)
• Check fuel level (under lower port berth cushion)
• Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
• Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switches next to nav table)
• Check that bilge pump rocker-switches are set to "AUTO"
• Check that top three "Always On" breakers above sink are set to ON
  • Bilge Pumps
  • Engine
  • Fuel Pump
• Set House battery switch to "House" (on panel above galley sink)
• Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
  • Navigation Lights Master "on"
  • Navigation Instruments "on"
  • VHF radio "on"
  • Horn "on"
• If any gasoline or propane is stowed aboard, run bilge blower for 5 minutes
• Remove covers to GPS instruments, stow in cabinet behind instruments
• Remove binnacle compass cover and stow in cabin
• Mount ensign on stern rail (locate on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
• Hoist MITNA burgee (located on shelf above upper starboard aft berth)
• Remove 3 winch handles from starboard lazarette, deploy 2 in cockpit and 1 at mast
• Deploy cockpit cushions
• Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head)

• Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
  • avoiding the boom
  • lifelines and safety when going forward on deck
  • man overboard procedures
  • location and use of life jackets
  • location and use of fire extinguishers
  • VHF radio operation
  • winch operation and safety

• Review rules with crew:
  • No toilet paper in toilet
  • Only sit-down use of toilet