Preparation
Passage planning & documents
Confirm the route, weather window and paperwork before travelling.
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Sailing checklists
From passage planning to winter storage: practical checklists for crew, charter and catamarans.
Preparation
Crew packing list
Personal gear for days on deck and nights aboard.
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Preparation
Charter handover
Check condition, systems and inventory with the charter operator.
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Safety
Crew safety briefing
Every crew member knows the equipment and their role.
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Underway
Before departure
The daily check before the next leg.
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Underway
Anchoring & anchor watch
Consider the anchorage, equipment and overnight changes.
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Underway
Berthing & charter return
Prepare the manoeuvre and return the boat in order.
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Boat care
Catamaran checks
Extra attention for twin hulls and twin engines.
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Safety
Heavy-weather preparation
Decide early, conserve energy and assess shelter options.
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Safety
Emergency readiness
Readiness for emergencies, not a procedure for an active incident.
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Preparation
Provisioning & galley
Supplies, water and safe galley routines.
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Boat care
Winter storage & season end
Prepare the boat for lay-up following manufacturer and yard guidance.
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General reminders, not clearance to depart or emergency instructions. Adapt to the boat, area, weather and crew. Manuals, local regulations, training and the skipper’s judgement take priority. Alert professional rescue services in immediate danger.
Sources & background
An original editorial collection based on researched topics, not copied checklists or an exhaustive catalogue. Sources reviewed on 22 October 2026.
- RYA · Charter Checklist
- SVB · Yacht Charter Checklist (PDF)
- ADAC Skipper · Segelausrüstung
- RNLI · Enjoy the sea trouble free
- RNLI · How to stay safe when you go afloat
- RYA / The Green Blue · Anchoring with care
- ADAC Skipper · Boot einwintern
Only indexed excerpts were accessible for RNLI and the SVB PDF. Sources informed topic research; additional galley and catamaran items are our general reminders, not manufacturer-verified procedures.