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Get weather report and weatherfax |
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Print log sheets for passage & next port |
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Set out all charts, in order |
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Study charts & cruising guide |
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Enter waypoints & log them |
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Get currency next country, if applicable |
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Provision fresh food |
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Take trash ashore |
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Secure outboard on deck |
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Empty dinghy & secure on deck or long line |
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Check main engine & genset fluids |
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Free speed log |
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Set out radar & navigation tools: pencils, eraser,
parallels, dividers, hand-bearing compass, plot sheet, pens, rules |
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Set out flags: courtesy, quarantine (if applicable) |
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Set out cockpit gear: sunshade, flashlight, binoculars,
winch handles, whistles, sailing gloves |
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Fill cockpit cooler |
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Stow cockpit cushions, deck covers, hammock, anchor ball |
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Prepare lines & sheets, preventer, fenders (as
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Test & set out intercoms |
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Stow all gear below; cover table |
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Secure shock cords in galley |
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Check lockers for safe stowage & positive locking |
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Check out with customs & immigration, if applicable |
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Turn on instrument breakers |
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Dog hatches |
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Turn fuel lever to "engine" |
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Tie down anchor |
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Additional for Overnight Passage or Longer
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Set out offshore bag & abandon ship bag |
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Check rig (connectors, chafe, etc.) & lifelines |
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Rig jacklines |
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Set out PFDs & harness vest in cockpit |
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Charge portable VHF & spotlight |
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Test & set out portable GPS |
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Check flashlight batteries |
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Prepare meal, coffee |
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Prepare aft berth and/or pilot berth; secure leecloth(s) |
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Stow saloon pillows & fwd bedding |
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Set out towels (sitting & cockpit) |
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Put up snubber overhead handholds |
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Check engine panel light |
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Send SATCOM-C departure message |
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Clean dinghy & secure on deck |
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Additional for Extended Passage Only
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Test all systems |
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Fill diesel tanks, jerry jugs, outboard gas tanks |
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Fill water tanks |
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Check propane, fill if necessary |
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Provision for passage & arrival |
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Cook & freeze meals |
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Prepare & refrigerate pot of rice, raw veg |
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Clean interior & cockpit |
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Cover all upholstery |
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Put restraints on stove top |
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Clean bottom of boat & anchor chain |
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Test & set out cassette & CD players, headphones |
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Establish communications schedule |
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Voyage of Heartsong III