Rowing safety: preparation of sailing plan and pre-departure checklist

Preparing for travel/sailboat planning

Before you start a long-distance trip or an offshore cruise, be sure to tell someone about your plan so they can schedule a search when you arrive at your destination. The best way to achieve this is to sign a sailing plan [sometimes called a travel plan or a floating plan] with the head of the sea. All vessels should take the following actions related to the Travel Plan:

• Before going out from
  
   Complete the plan and provide the necessary details to assist in the initiation of search and rescue calls in an emergency.
• Before going out from
  
   Submit the plan with the person in charge who is familiar with the directive.
• On the go from
  
   Update the plan.
• After the trip from
  
   Deactivate the plan to avoid unfounded searches and rescues.

The travel/voyage plan is a voyage itinerary, including travel itinerary and basic details such as:

• Owner's name, address and phone number
• Vessel name and license number
• Whether the boat is a sail or a power...

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