Sustainable Cruising

Our Checklists

Weekend Trip

  • Water
  • Gas/fuel
  • Propane
  • Stove Alcohol
  • Foil/baggies/paper towels/toilet paper/trash bags
  • Food/beverages

Week Trip

Long Trip

Beginning of the Season 

  • Uncover boat
  • Remove caulk saver
  • Restore water system
  • Return bedding/clothes to boat
  • Return batteries and lifejackets
  • Return electronics/books/crack cure
  • Run engine and change oil (gas, oil, funnel, stool, bags/frames, 10gal water)
  • Return rudder
  • Install solar
  • Apply bottom paint
  • Empty and restore coir to composting head
  • Apply registraion stickers
  • Remove/clean/return all galley items
  • Contract/registration/insurance to boathouse
  • Put on sails

End of Season

  • Remove Sails/Lines
  • Run engine dry and cover
  • Bring home galley perishables
  • Bring home bedding/clothes
  • Bring home batteries
  • Bring home books/electronics
  • Bring home gas and crack cure
  • Bring home rudder
  • Winterize water system
  • Stow main solar
  • Install Winter solar
  • Protect cockpit drains with caulk saver (closed cell foam strips)
  • Cover boat