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<tr><td> Check all mandatory safety equipment. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check all mandatory safety equipment. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
<tr><td> Check life jackets are readily accessible </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check life jackets are readily accessible </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
− | <tr><td> Check lifesling | + | <tr><td> Check lifesling, throwable flotation (life buoy) and other [[:Category:FlotationDevices|flotation devices]] are immediately accessible. </td><td> </td><td> |
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<tr><td> Check standing and running rigging. Reverse as needed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check standing and running rigging. Reverse as needed. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
<tr><td> Inspect / replace turnbuckles. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Inspect / replace turnbuckles. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
− | <tr><td> | + | <tr><td> Check and clean mast, fittings and equipment.</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> |
<tr><td> Clear cockpit drains. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Clear cockpit drains. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
<tr><td> Check windlasses (winches). </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check windlasses (winches). </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
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<tr><td> Check [[SextantNavigation|sextant]] if you carry one.</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check [[SextantNavigation|sextant]] if you carry one.</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
<tr><td> Check and / or test breakers and fuses. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | <tr><td> Check and / or test breakers and fuses. </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr> | ||
− | <tr><td> Check all ventilation systems, and ventilation closures. </td><td> </td><td> | + | <tr><td> Check all [[:Category:Ventilation|ventilation systems]], and ventilation closures. </td><td> </td><td> |
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Contents
Pre-Departure Checklist
Summary
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Introduction
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Before You Set Sail
ITEM TO CHECK | Yes | No |
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Before Departure | ||
Check and update charts and publications. | ||
Check weather report and tides/currents. | ||
File a float plan with someone you know. Tell them where you are going and when you intend to return (and what to do if you don’t). | ||
Check all required boat documentation. | ||
Check all required passenger documentation. | ||
Identify non-swimmers. | ||
Identify second-in-command in case of skipperʼs incapacitation. | ||
Inform second-in-command of engine start and shutdown technique. | ||
Inform second-in-command of emergency procedures. | ||
Ensure that one anchor and rode is ready for immediate use. | ||
Disconnect shore power cable. | ||
Know the location of the nearest harbor or protected anchorage. | ||
Safety Equipment | ||
Check all mandatory safety equipment. | ||
Check life jackets are readily accessible | ||
Check lifesling, throwable flotation (life buoy) and other flotation devices are immediately accessible. | ||
Check boarding platform or ladder. | ||
Check working of horn or sound-producing device. | ||
Check fire extinguishers and a brief description of their operation. | ||
Check fire buckets. | ||
Check fire axes. | ||
Check flares or other Visual Distress Signals. | ||
Check operation of Navigation Lights. | ||
Check operation of search lights. | ||
Check emergency and first-aid kit. | ||
Check watertight flashlights. | ||
Sail Boat Only | ||
Inspect keel bolts for tightness and attachment area for separation. | ||
Check all blocks. | ||
Check all sails. | ||
Check standing and running rigging. Reverse as needed. | ||
Inspect / replace turnbuckles. | ||
Check and clean mast, fittings and equipment. | ||
Clear cockpit drains. | ||
Check windlasses (winches). | ||
On Deck | ||
Check visible hull for needed repair, paint and / or wax. | ||
Check deck fittings for integrity … rails, cleats, handholds, ladders, lifelines. Clean, polish and replace as needed. | ||
Check hatches, ports and port lights for leaks and integrity. | ||
Check all lines and fenders. | ||
Check and service anchor windlass. | ||
Check windshield wipers. | ||
Check dinghy / life raft. | ||
Check masts and antennas. | ||
Check radar reflector. | ||
Check all loose items are stowed. | ||
Check tender or life raft. | ||
Below Deck | ||
Inspect all cabins visually and correct deficiencies. | ||
Check all galley equipment. | ||
Check all entertainment electronics. | ||
Check all cockpit electronics. | ||
Check and adjust mechanical compass. | ||
Check sextant if you carry one. | ||
Check and / or test breakers and fuses. | ||
Check all ventilation systems, and ventilation closures. | ||
Check all watertight doors. | ||
Check all port closures. | ||
Engine Room | ||
Inspect the engine room visually. | ||
Check bilge for unusual stains or fluids. Find source and repair. | ||
Check limber holes in bilge and ensure bilge is clean. | ||
Check bilge pump, strainers and switches. | ||
Check tanks for leaks and check tank fittings. | ||
Inspect waste tanks. | ||
Rinse water tank. | ||
Fill water tank. | ||
Fill fuel tank. | ||
Check engines, transmissions, etc. for leaks. Find source and repair. | ||
Check exposed wiring for wear. | ||
Check all electrical connections for corrosion. | ||
Check all hose clamps. | ||
Check hose clamps to through-hull fittings. Hoses below the waterline should be double-clamped. | ||
Check and re-connect all fuel lines and fittings for cracks and leaks. | ||
Check all sea-cocks and gate-valves. Consider replacing gate-valves with seacocks. | ||
Check and update spare parts. | ||
Check and charge batteries. | ||
Check zincs, replace as necessary. | ||
Check water heater. | ||
Mechanical Systems | ||
Clean engine surface and touch up as needed. | ||
Clean and replace air and fuel filters. | ||
Check and replace ignition parts. | ||
Check belts and re-tension. | ||
Check engine oil and change oil and filter. | ||
Check thermostat for clean flow and operation. | ||
Check cooling water intake and impellers. | ||
Check transmission and oil. | ||
Check packing in stuffing boxes. Replace if necessary. | ||
Check drive shafts, universal couplings, nuts and pins. | ||
Check steering assembly for wear and lubrication. | ||
Check hydraulic systems for fluid levels, leaks and abrasion. | ||
Check cables and lbricate cables as necessary. | ||
Check rudder operation. | ||
Check cutlass bearings on shafts. | ||
Check manual and pressure pumps. | ||
Start engine and check operation of all gauges. | ||
Check alternator for charging capacity. | ||
Check engine water temperature and oil pressure. | ||
Check operation of toilets. |
Web Links
Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide