Pre departure checklist Flashcards
What are the 21 things on the departure checklist
Safety brief on flares and life raft.
Check batteries are switched correctly when sailing.
Check navigation lights and instruments.
Ensure food is prepared.
Ensure the rubbish is taken ashore.
Get weather forecast.
Check fuel level.
Check gas.
Make sure everything is stowed properly.
Life jackets checked and ready for use.
Harness lines must be checked and ready for use.
Check you have emergency spares.
Check the radar reflector is in place.
Ensure the water tanks are full.
Ensure the crew suitably dressed.
Check the Anchor is available for deployment.
Carry out engine checks.
Check the sail covers are off and sails ready for deployment.
Close all hatches.
Ensure passage and pilotage plans are ready.
Rigging pins and split pins checked.
When leaving the berth, what is the best way to defend against engine faliure
to have the sail and anchor both ready to deploy so you can sail out of the marina or anchor inside
What should you do when the crew are storing warps and fenders
put the engine in neutral, to stop a warp or crew members getting caught in the prop
