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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=  
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=Early Spring/Pre-Launch=
* Set a launch date with Dions
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== Admin ==
**Bring back anything at Pavilion necessary for launch and mast stepping (In 2025: docklines, running backstays, main sheet)
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*Set launch date with Dions (Matt)
* Confirm waterboat marina slip
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*Coordinate sail returns from North (Matt)
* Return all equipment to the boat from the pavilion
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*Confirm Waterboat Marina slip (Matt/Stew)
* Scrape dinghy bottom of all barnacles and repaint with new antifouling
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*Renew registration for Mashnee and dinghy (Stew)
* Renew dinghy registration (ask the Dockmaster)
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*Renew TowBoat US membership (Stew)
* Renew Mashnee mooring permit (ask the Dockmaster)
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* Review toolbag for completeness and function (e.g. wire brush off any rust)
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* Put new batteries in everything
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= Safety =  
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== Gear ==
* Inspect fire extinguishers (date--Dion's usually does this in the fall)
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*Order replacement batteries, inflator kits, etc. from list made last season
* Inspect safety equipment (flares for expiration date)
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*Inspect PFDs: inflation test, AIS battery tests, light battery tests, inflator expiration dates
* Ensure tethers are all in good working order
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*Inspect tethers and jacklines for wear
* Test MOB1 devices
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*Inspect Danbuoy, EPIRB, safety light batteries
* Inspect PFDs (inflation check, dates on inflator cartridges)
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*Inspect flares
* Inventory medical kit and check all expiration dates -- refresh as needed
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*Inventory and restock medical kit
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*Review tool bag; rust-bust or get new tools as needed
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*Replace running rigging as needed
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*Scrape and re-paint dinghy bottom
  
= Electronics =
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=Once Launch is Confirmed=
* check battery levels
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*Return any gear necessary for launch and mast stepping (docklines, rigging, etc.) before launch date
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*Ensure that safety gear is on boat, fully inspected and refreshed, before transit
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*Arrange for someone to bring dinghy to Waterboat ahead of transit

Latest revision as of 21:47, 1 April 2026

This is a list of things to do to make the boat ready for the sailing season.

Early Spring/Pre-Launch

Admin

  • Set launch date with Dions (Matt)
  • Coordinate sail returns from North (Matt)
  • Confirm Waterboat Marina slip (Matt/Stew)
  • Renew registration for Mashnee and dinghy (Stew)
  • Renew TowBoat US membership (Stew)

Gear

  • Order replacement batteries, inflator kits, etc. from list made last season
  • Inspect PFDs: inflation test, AIS battery tests, light battery tests, inflator expiration dates
  • Inspect tethers and jacklines for wear
  • Inspect Danbuoy, EPIRB, safety light batteries
  • Inspect flares
  • Inventory and restock medical kit
  • Review tool bag; rust-bust or get new tools as needed
  • Replace running rigging as needed
  • Scrape and re-paint dinghy bottom

Once Launch is Confirmed

  • Return any gear necessary for launch and mast stepping (docklines, rigging, etc.) before launch date
  • Ensure that safety gear is on boat, fully inspected and refreshed, before transit
  • Arrange for someone to bring dinghy to Waterboat ahead of transit