Whether you’re visiting a marina to top-up with water, get fuel or pick someone up at the airport there are several other tasks that are better suited to complete in a marina enjoinment. To make the most of your marina stay, use this helpful marina checklist listed below. But before doing so, watch the video I[Read More]
Checklists
Boat Briefing Checklist – Introducing guests and crew to your boat!
The boat briefing checklist is a comprehensive list set out to help you or your skipper introduce your boat to guests and crew. It goes through everything on deck and below – what it is and how it works. The Boat Briefing Checklist provides the opportunity for a good discussion on safety devices and emergency procedures.[Read More]
Who else admits to feeling nervous about VHF radio etiquette?
Here’s a resource that will allow you to know everything you need to know about VHF radio etiquette. Discover how you can know what to say, how to say it and when to say it. But first, let me back up a bit. When I was a new sailor, I thought it was only me[Read More]
Homeschooling: Learning while Travelling to Foreign Countries – A Treasure Hunt
If you have the opportunity to take your child or children to a foreign country, there’s obviously a massive learning opportunity. I created this ‘Homeschooling: Learning while Travelling to Foreign Countries’ Checklist for my daughter, however I think that the rest of the family will benefit just as much! Similar to a treasure hunt, this[Read More]
Medical history checklist for sailboat crew
Imagine that you have a guest or crew member on your sailboat, yacht or motorboat and an accident happens. Perhaps they get hit by the boom and are knocked out or pass-out for no logical reason? If the crew member needs medical attention will you be able to talk to a doctor about their medical history?