Departure checklist

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

• Remove companionway boards. Stow in starboard lazarette.
• Check recent log entries.
• Make log entry. Include at least the following:
  • date and time
  • name of each person on board
• Set battery switch to "House" (battery switch is on panel above galley sink)
• Configure electrical panels to desired operation, typically
  • Navigation Instruments "on" (in panel above galley sink)
  • Verify that the fuel lift pump "F Pump" switch is "on" (in panel above galley sink)
  • FM Radio "on" (in panel above nav table, also energizes VHF radio)
  • 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.
• Mount ensign on stern rail
• Hoist MITNA burgee
• Give basic safety lecture for new sailors (must be less than 10 min.s):
  • life jackets
  • fire extinguishers
  • man overboard procedures
  • VHF radio operation
  • avoiding the boom
  • winch operation and safety
  • lifelines and safety when going forward on deck