First, consider a Safety Briefing
Special Virus Considerations
Limit the people aboard your boat to people in your immediate household.
Stay at least six feet away from other people who do not live in your house.
Wash hands frequently or use a hand sanitizer, such as after touching a marina gate or fuel pump.
Dont raft up to other boaters or pull up onto a beach next to someone else as it could put you in close proximity to others.
Go right from your house to the boat and back so that you dont have unnecessary contact with anyone.
Pack food, water and other things you may need as restaurants and marina stores may not be open.
Key things all guests must know |
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Location of life jackets, first aid kit and fire extinguisher How to make a radio call (Boat name for the Coast Guard) (Push to talk, release to listen) Distress button on radio (GPS hooked up?) Where to find LAT/LONG on the boat...(GPS, Chartplotter, radio?) and how to transmit it Start/stop engine procedure Forward/ reverse operation Kill switch operation Anchor procedure Pre-trip ChecklistCopy and paste the list below to your own document, then customize it to
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ITEMS ON BOARD |
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__ Boater education certificates/boat registration- click here for specific details __ Lifejackets (PFDs) - one for each person __ Throwable PFD __ Visual Distress Signals __ Fire Extinguishers (fully charged) __ Sound Producing Device(s) __ VHF Marine Radio __ Anchor and Tackle __ Chart(s) of Area & Navigation Tools __ Magnetic Compass __ Fenders and Boat Hook __ Mooring Lines and Heaving line __ Manual Bilge Pump or Bailing Device __ Tool Kit/Spare Parts (fuses, belts,spark plugs,etc.) __ Extra Fuel & Oil __ Flashlight & Batteries __ Search Light __ First Aid Kit __ Sunscreen (SPF 30+) __ Mirror __ Food and Water __ Extra Clothing (Foul weather gear, hat, gloves, etc) __ Cellular Phone __ Camera __ GPS ( and spare batteries) __ Binoculars __ Fish Limits / Citation sizes __ Ice in summer, heat for hot drinks in winter Safety Checks and Tests (Yes No N/A) ____ Test Marine Radio (voice call) ____ Test Navigation and Anchor Lights ____ Test Steering (free movement) ____ Test Tilt / Trim ____ Test Bilge Pump ____ Check for any excessive water in bilges ____ Check Fuel System for any leaks ____ Check Engine Fluids ____ Ensure Boat Plug is properly installed ____ Check Electrical System ____ Check Galley / Heating Systems ____ Check Gauges (i.e. batteries) ____ Check Fuel Amount ____ Ensure Anchor is ready for use ____ Check load of vessel and secure gear from shifting ____ Ensure passengers know Emergency Procedures and Equipment Location ____ Everyone put on a Lifejacket to check for proper fitting ____ Check the Weather Forecast ____ File a Float Plan with family or friend |