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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 / markCourse °TDist (M)Tidal streamHazards / notes

Tides

HW (port / time / ht)

LW (port / time / ht)

Range / springs–neaps

Tidal gate(s) & window

Depth & clearance at key points

TimePlaceHeight of tideCharted depthUnder-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

Notes