Safety Checklist
This is what we do
Weather
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Know wind, gusts, waves and weather
Emergency Plan
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Float plan is written and sent to on-land contact​
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Everyone on board knows location, plan, and schedule
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Everyone knows what to do in an emergency​
Handheld Audio
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Options available (airhorn and whistle)
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Where they are located
VHF
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Operational
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Everyone knows how to operate and where sample scripts are located​
Grab Bag
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Is stocked and available.
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Everyone knows it is located on floor by the coffee table.
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It is light enough to be carried by everyone on board.
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Any means to handle it if it falls into the water is attached.
Man Overboard
Life Jacket
Safety Harness
Tether
Throwable
Jackline
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Everyone knows the procedure​
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At least one is available for everyone
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Personal flotation devices are active
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Tether can be attached with D rings
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Worn high on the chest (i.e. bust line for women)
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Tight
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Available and in good condition
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Everyone knows how to use them
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Available and in good condition
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Everyone knows how to use them
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Installed for long blue water voyages or known short rough waters
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Inspected: No chafing, No sun/UV damage