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This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season. | This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season. | ||
| − | = | + | = General Pre-Launch Tasks= |
| − | * | + | * Set a launch date with Dions |
| − | * | + | **Bring back anything at Pavilion necessary for launch and mast stepping (In 2025: docklines, running backstays, main sheet) |
| + | * Confirm waterboat marina slip | ||
| + | * Return all equipment to the boat from the pavilion | ||
| + | * Scrape dinghy bottom of all barnacles and repaint with new antifouling | ||
| + | * Renew dinghy registration (ask the Dockmaster) | ||
| + | * Renew Mashnee mooring permit (ask the Dockmaster) | ||
| + | * Review toolbag for completeness and function (e.g. wire brush off any rust) | ||
| + | * Put new batteries in everything | ||
| − | = | + | = Safety = |
| − | * | + | * Inspect fire extinguishers (date--Dion's usually does this in the fall) |
| − | * | + | * Inspect safety equipment (flares for expiration date) |
| − | * | + | * Ensure tethers are all in good working order |
| − | * | + | * Test MOB1 devices |
| − | * check | + | * Inspect PFDs (inflation check, dates on inflator cartridges) |
| − | * check | + | * Inventory medical kit and check all expiration dates -- refresh as needed |
| − | = | + | = Electronics = |
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* check battery levels | * check battery levels | ||
Latest revision as of 21:16, 11 November 2025
This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.
General Pre-Launch Tasks
- Set a launch date with Dions
- Bring back anything at Pavilion necessary for launch and mast stepping (In 2025: docklines, running backstays, main sheet)
- Confirm waterboat marina slip
- Return all equipment to the boat from the pavilion
- Scrape dinghy bottom of all barnacles and repaint with new antifouling
- Renew dinghy registration (ask the Dockmaster)
- Renew Mashnee mooring permit (ask the Dockmaster)
- Review toolbag for completeness and function (e.g. wire brush off any rust)
- Put new batteries in everything
Safety
- Inspect fire extinguishers (date--Dion's usually does this in the fall)
- Inspect safety equipment (flares for expiration date)
- Ensure tethers are all in good working order
- Test MOB1 devices
- Inspect PFDs (inflation check, dates on inflator cartridges)
- Inventory medical kit and check all expiration dates -- refresh as needed
Electronics
- check battery levels
