Difference between revisions of "Return checklist"
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This is the checklist of things to do before leaving the boat. | This is the checklist of things to do before leaving the boat. | ||
+ | * Remove ensign from stern and stow. | ||
+ | * Remove MITNA burgee and stow. | ||
+ | * Stow winch handles in tray in starboard lazarette | ||
+ | * Stow boat hook in starboard lazarette. | ||
+ | * Replace metal binnacle cover if removed. | ||
+ | * Ensure that mainsail is well-tied and covered. | ||
+ | * Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, and jib sheets are tight. | ||
+ | * Ensure that main halyard is attached to aft end of boom and boom is held level. | ||
+ | * Ensure that the boom and sailcover will not touch the dodger. | ||
+ | * Close hatches (there are 3) and window ports (there is 1). | ||
+ | ***IMPORTANT*** | ||
+ | * Tidy up | ||
+ | o wipe kitchen surfaces | ||
+ | o sweep/wipe cabin floor | ||
+ | o sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces | ||
+ | o wash/scrub topsides with freshwater | ||
+ | * Complete log entry, including: | ||
+ | o date and time | ||
+ | o estimated engine hours and fuel level (use mechanical gauge underneath port salon bunk cushion) | ||
+ | o name of person making the entry | ||
+ | o description of trip, including destination, route, weather | ||
+ | o enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired | ||
+ | * Stow cockpit cushions on edge in cabin. | ||
+ | * Ensure that stove switch and propane tank valve is closed. | ||
+ | * Ensure that bilge pump switch is in 'automatic' position (down). | ||
+ | * Set all electrical switches to 'off'. | ||
+ | * Set battery switch to 'off'. | ||
+ | * Install companionway boards. | ||
+ | * Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position. | ||
+ | * Deploy the guppy, clamp to backstay | ||
+ | * Lock cabin and place key in its proper position in the starboard lazarette. |
Revision as of 21:06, 13 September 2011
This is the checklist of things to do before leaving the boat.
* Remove ensign from stern and stow. * Remove MITNA burgee and stow. * Stow winch handles in tray in starboard lazarette * Stow boat hook in starboard lazarette. * Replace metal binnacle cover if removed. * Ensure that mainsail is well-tied and covered. * Ensure that headsail is furled and secured, and jib sheets are tight. * Ensure that main halyard is attached to aft end of boom and boom is held level. * Ensure that the boom and sailcover will not touch the dodger. * Close hatches (there are 3) and window ports (there is 1). ***IMPORTANT*** * Tidy up o wipe kitchen surfaces o sweep/wipe cabin floor o sweep/wipe cockpit surfaces o wash/scrub topsides with freshwater * Complete log entry, including: o date and time o estimated engine hours and fuel level (use mechanical gauge underneath port salon bunk cushion) o name of person making the entry o description of trip, including destination, route, weather o enumeration of things that were repaired, need to be repaired, will soon need to be repaired * Stow cockpit cushions on edge in cabin. * Ensure that stove switch and propane tank valve is closed. * Ensure that bilge pump switch is in 'automatic' position (down). * Set all electrical switches to 'off'. * Set battery switch to 'off'. * Install companionway boards. * Tighten steering brake with rudder in centered position. * Deploy the guppy, clamp to backstay * Lock cabin and place key in its proper position in the starboard lazarette.