Pre-Sail List

Weather forecast

Turn On Garmin InReach & Iridium Go

Update your favorite Wind Forecast app

Update your offline maps/routes

Turn off anchor light (turn on nav lights if it’s a night sail)

Battery status check

Bilge check

Engine check – clear strainers, Racor for algae, oil levels

Fuel status (including jerry cans)

Instruments on

Radar on

VHF on & tuned to channel 16

Navigation – All charts and apps on, start recording track

Sunscreen, Sailing gloves & PFD’s

Swim ladder stowed

Galley – Everything stowed, hatches and portlights closed

Cabin – Everything stowed, hatches and portlights closed

Knot log clear

Dingy secured and pins in place

Fishing pole ready

Stack pack unzipped and ready (tie zipper pull to boom topping line)

Rudder control arm clear