Pre Departure Checklist

Heading to the ramp? We have a pre departure checklist for each boat as some are different sail rigs and some are motor. Some of the most important prep is before leaving the driveway during Pre Departure, to avoid getting to the ramp and finding out the boomkin was left on the varnish bench (might have happened) or the Skipper doesn't have coffee (never happened). Here is an example of the van and boat load out for a day sail on our 1980 Drascombe Lugger ONKAHYE.

First we need the boat ONKAHYE, then the priority items:
Skipper
Coffee
Sailing knife

Trailer Check:
Chains, Plug, Latch, Lock, Jack stowed
Check bearings
Check tires
Check lug nuts
Check lights

Tow vehicle Pack Up:
Yellow tool box:
Knife
Registration
Compass
VHF Radio
Day signal
Whistle
First Aid kit
Tool Kit

Green bag:
Flags
Pennants
Spare Line
Oar locks
Running lights + batteries

Cushions throwable
Life jackets 1 per
Hats
Sunglasses
Gloves
Camera
Towels
Ramp shoes

Cooler:
Chow crackers, sandwiches, chips
Coffee Tea
Water
Aladdin water jug and foam cups
Trash bags

Deck chairs for the Ramp Supervisor/PIO and usual visitors

Lugger pack up:
Step stool
Anchor
Bailer
Motor
Paddles/oars
Rudder
Tiller
Spars
Sails
Boomkin

(Consider a test run of the motor at the house the day before)

We'll cover some trailering items in another post, and rigging and launch at the ramp.

Ramp Ready



Have fun and take your time!