Complete this checklist, or a version of it, before you head out for sailing.
- Route and Waypoints: List your start point, resting points, and destination.
- Journey: Provide an estimated sailing time.
- Weather and Tides: Check wind speed, wave size, and tide times.
- Boat Details: Write down your boat name, type, size, and radio channels.
- Crew and Safety: Count your crew members and confirm life jackets. Bring an extra.
- Emergency Info: Name a shore contact to watch your time on the water. Let that person know ahead of time that they will be a contact person.
- Hydration: Bring a full water bottle.
- Communication: Bring a fully charged portable battery charger along with your phone.