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After
Departure Checklist
Sails:
____Raise sails
____Rig preventer
Engine:
____Stop engine
____Close engine water intake through-hull
____Inspect engine compartment
____Review engine check list again
Navigation:
____Review course based upon updated weather observations
____Set watch schedule
Review sailing strategy:
____Current direction
____Wind direction
On Deck:
____Connect wind steering vane
____Disconnect auto-pilot.
____Check battery switch indicator
Boat interior:
____Always put things away like your preparing for a storm
Safety Equipment:
Your already prepared!
Turn off non-essential electronics:
____Loran
____Satnav/ GPS
____VHF radio on channel 16
____Radar on standby
____Radar warning indicator
____Autopilot
____Depth sounder
____Knot log
____Wind indicator
____RDF
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