PRINTABLE MAINTENANCE WORKSHEET · Before an offshore passage

Offshore Passage Readiness

A route, weather, crew and equipment readiness checklist for longer passages.

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01 · Weather and route

Compare official forecasts and route-specific wind, sea and swell trends.
Review chart hazards, passage duration, currents and alternate ports.
Confirm entry requirements and safe arrivals at likely destinations.
Write down go/no-go criteria and a contingency plan.

02 · Crew and watchkeeping

Review fatigue, seasickness plans, medical needs and watch schedule.
Confirm lifejackets, harnesses, jacklines and recovery gear where appropriate.
Practice the communications and man-overboard response briefing.
Ensure shore contact has an intended route and expected arrival update.

03 · Boat systems

Check engine, steering and emergency steering arrangements.
Check rigging, reefing, storm-sail options and spare running rigging.
Verify bilge pumps, high-water alarms and critical through-hulls.
Test essential communications using authorized non-distress procedures.

04 · Supplies and safety

Check fuel, potable water, food and reserves for realistic delays.
Review EPIRB registration, liferaft service and first-aid supplies.
Secure batteries, tools, galley items, dinghy and loose deck gear.
Charge key devices and carry independent navigation information.

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Safety reminder

This list does not certify a boat as seaworthy. Obtain competent survey, rigging or safety assessments for unresolved deficiencies.

General educational checklist only. Adjust for your boat's equipment, actual conditions and manufacturer maintenance schedule. A checkmark does not certify seaworthiness.

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