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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. | ||
| − | + | * Check recent log entries | |
| − | + | * Make log entry, including at least the following: | |
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| − | * Check recent log entries | + | |
| − | * Make log entry | + | |
** date and time | ** date and time | ||
| − | ** name of each person on board | + | ** full name of each person on board |
| − | * | + | ** engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position) |
| − | * | + | ** bilge pump cycles |
| − | * | + | ** fuel state |
| − | * | + | ** engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary |
| − | * | + | * Check serpentine belt tightness |
| − | * | + | * Check for drips in the tray under the engine |
| − | * | + | * Check bilge water level and pump operation |
| − | * | + | * Remove cowl vents and replace with caps |
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| − | * | + | * Configure electrical panels to desired operation |
| − | * | + | * Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch) |
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* Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes): | * Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes): | ||
| + | ** avoiding the boom | ||
| + | ** lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat | ||
| + | ** man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure) | ||
** location and use of life jackets | ** location and use of life jackets | ||
| − | + | ** location and use of fire extinguishers | |
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| − | ** location | + | |
** VHF radio operation | ** VHF radio operation | ||
| − | + | ** winch operation and safety, including handle | |
| − | ** winch operation and safety | + | ** hydration / seasickness |
| + | ** calling out conflicting traffic | ||
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| + | * Review rules of the head with crew: | ||
| + | ** No toilet paper in toilet | ||
| + | ** Only sit-down use of toilet | ||
Latest revision as of 05:33, 12 September 2022
This is the checklist of things to do before getting underway.
- Check recent log entries
- Make log entry, including at least the following:
- date and time
- full name of each person on board
- engine hours (digital display in the tachometer - turn the key to the “accessory” position)
- bilge pump cycles
- fuel state
- engine oil and coolant levels and top off if necessary
- Check serpentine belt tightness
- Check for drips in the tray under the engine
- Check bilge water level and pump operation
- Remove cowl vents and replace with caps
- Configure electrical panels to desired operation
- Place at lease one throwable PFD in cockpit (located in locker across from head or in lazarette hatch)
- Give basic lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 minutes):
- avoiding the boom
- lack of lifelines and safety when moving around the boat
- man overboard procedures (yell, point, throw, commence skipper's pickup procedure)
- location and use of life jackets
- location and use of fire extinguishers
- VHF radio operation
- winch operation and safety, including handle
- hydration / seasickness
- calling out conflicting traffic
- Review rules of the head with crew:
- No toilet paper in toilet
- Only sit-down use of toilet
