Nadagato's Leaving The Boat Checklist

1. Place fenders in position.
2. Secure fenders with extra line.
3. Check buoy lines or dock lines and fenders to be sure nothing is amiss.
4. Lift outboard.
5. Stow the boat hook.
6. Lock storage lazerette
7. Detach the main halyard from the mainsail and attach it to the mast.
8. Stow life jackets, and other materials.
9. Store the stern flag if used.
10. Store the horseshoe buoy.
11. Replace the mainsail cover.
12. Store winch handles.
13. Check all lines going to the cockpit for proper tension; close all rope clutches.
14. Tidy up the free ends of halyards and lines from topping lift, vang, etc.
15. Secure halyards to avoid halyard slap.
16. Complete ship's log.
17. Replace plastic covers on compass and outside electronics.
18. Store binoculars, camera, etc.
19. Below, switch off all electronics.
20. Switch main panel to OFF.
21. Set autohelm power switches to OFF.
22. Replace autohelm weather cover.
23. Close sea cocks.
24. Inspect the head to see that all is normal.
25. Inspect the bilge to see that all is normal.
26. Remove any food not intended to stay on board.
27. Check that no ports or hatches are open. (don't forget the little one in the head!).
28. Take companionway boards from storage and pass them to the cockpit.
29. Check for car and club keys.
30. Take the cell phone.
31. Grab gear and food bags and leave the cabin.
32. Close up and lock the companionway; lock the cockpit lockers.
33. Go to the dock with the gear bag; close the lifelines.
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