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Passage plan
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Plan every passage before you slip. Fill this in the night before, brief the crew from it, and keep it to hand under way.
Vessel
Skipper
Date
From
To
Persons on board
Charts used
Almanac / year
Legs
| Waypoint / mark | Course °T | Dist (M) | Tidal stream | Hazards / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tides
HW (port / time / ht)
LW (port / time / ht)
Range / springs–neaps
Tidal gate(s) & window
Depth & clearance at key points
| Time | Place | Height of tide | Charted depth | Under-keel clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather
Forecast issued
Wind
Sea state
Visibility
Outlook / fronts
Bolt-holes & ports of refuge
1
2
3
Safety brief
- Lifejackets fitted & adjusted
- Harness clip-on points shown
- MOB procedure & danbuoy
- Flares & grab-bag location
- VHF — distress on Ch 16 / DSC
- Bilge, seacocks & gas
- Fire extinguishers located
- First-aid kit & any medical needs