Difference between revisions of "Departure checklist"
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This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway. | This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway. | ||
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| + | * Freshwater rinse dinghy before use, scrub floor with brush | ||
* Review rules with crew: | * Review rules with crew: | ||
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** Only sit-down use of toilet | ** Only sit-down use of toilet | ||
| − | * Remove companionway boards | + | * Remove companionway boards, stow in starboard lazarette |
| − | * Check recent log entries | + | * Check recent log entries |
| − | * Make log entry | + | * Make log entry, including at least the following: |
** date and time | ** date and time | ||
** name of each person on board | ** name of each person on board | ||
* Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switch next to nav table). | * Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switch next to nav table). | ||
| − | * Check holding tank level | + | * Check holding tank level |
| − | * Check fuel level | + | * Check fuel level |
| − | * Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary | + | * Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary |
* Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink) | * Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink) | ||
* Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically | * Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically | ||
Revision as of 20:13, 15 July 2012
This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.
- Freshwater rinse dinghy before use, scrub floor with brush
- Review rules with crew:
- Only shoes with light-colored, non-marking soles permitted on the dinghy and boat
- No toilet paper in toilet
- Only sit-down use of toilet
- Remove companionway boards, stow in starboard lazarette
- Check recent log entries
- Make log entry, including at least the following:
- date and time
- name of each person on board
- Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switch next to nav table).
- Check holding tank level
- Check fuel level
- Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
- Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink)
- Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
- Fuel lift pump "on"
- Navigation Instruments "on"
- VHF radio "on"
- Chart plotter "on"
- Mount ensign on stern rail
- Hoist MITNA burgee
- Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
- location and use of life jackets
- lifelines and safety when going forward on deck
- man overboard procedures
- location, and use of fire extinguishers
- VHF radio operation
- avoiding the boom
- winch operation and safety
