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Tue, 08 Jan 13
By Diane Riggan
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary public affairs
Keeping track of appointments or events has become more complex in a very over scheduled world. A list of reminders added to the calendar on the refrigerator or in the smartphone can help make sure nothing is forgotten. When it comes to leisure time a checklist is still valuable especially when heading out onto the water.
Create a pre-underway checklist like the Coast Guard Auxiliary has for their boat crews. Each time before an Auxiliary boat leaves the dock, the entire crew reviews a standardized checklist together. Once all the items on the list are checked off, it is time to get underway.
It does not have to be complicated; this is just an example of a pre-underway checklist you could use:
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary public affairs
Keeping track of appointments or events has become more complex in a very over scheduled world. A list of reminders added to the calendar on the refrigerator or in the smartphone can help make sure nothing is forgotten. When it comes to leisure time a checklist is still valuable especially when heading out onto the water.
Create a pre-underway checklist like the Coast Guard Auxiliary has for their boat crews. Each time before an Auxiliary boat leaves the dock, the entire crew reviews a standardized checklist together. Once all the items on the list are checked off, it is time to get underway.
It does not have to be complicated; this is just an example of a pre-underway checklist you could use:
- Driver's license
- Current registration papers and boating safety course completion card
- Check fuel supply and oil level
- Working proper navigation lights for night operations
- Enough lifejackets, the right size for all
- Marine radio
- GPS
- Float plan left in your vehicle or with a friend
- Other emergency equipment such as flares, first aid kit, signaling devices and tools