​Pre-departure Checklist. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! This is your checklist for safety and fun. Be sure your checklist includes all of the safety gear you need for your boat as well as for you and your passengers.

Watch the weather! Download extended forecasts and check the radar frequently. Have a plan in place in case a storm comes up quickly. 

Bring paper charts! GPS and charting Apps are great, but electronics can fail. Always keep paper charts of the area you are navigating onboard. 
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Review safety plans with your boat crew/guests and make sure everyone knows the