Departure checklist

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

   * Retrieve key from starboard lazarette
   * Remove companionway boards. Stow in starboard lazarette.
   * Check recent log entries.
   * Make log entry. Include at least the following:
         o date and time
         o name of each person on board
   * Remove guppy. Stow guppy in bucket in starboard lazarette.
   * Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink)
   * Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
         o Navigation Instruments "on" (in panel above galley sink)
         o Verify that the fuel lift pump "F Pump" switch is "on" (in panel above galley sink)
         o FM Radio "on" (in panel above nav table, also energizes VHF radio)
         o Navman "on" (in panel above nav table, energizes Garmin Chart Plotter)
   * Check bilge water level and pump out if necessary (switch above galley sink).
   * Check engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary.
   * Remove binnacle metal cover and stow.
   * Mount ensign on stern rail
   * Hoist MITNA burgee
   * Give basic safety lecture for new sailors:
         o life jackets
         o fire extinguishers
         o man overboard procedures
         o VHF radio operation
         o use of head (note that head is currently (09/14/2011)inoperative and placarded)
         o avoiding the boom
         o Winch operation and safety