Cast-Off Checklist (Sail Boats)

• Weather/wind window, tides/current, and route confirmed
• Float plan shared
• Engine start + warm-up complete (for docking safety)
• Fuel, water, and battery levels checked
• Standing and running rigging visual check
• Halyards, sheets, reef lines run clear (no wraps)
• Sail covers/ties removed and stowed
• VHF, nav lights, chartplotter, and depth sounder working
• Safety gear ready: PFDs, jacklines, tethers, flares, first-aid
• Crew briefed: line handling, MOB callout, and cast-off roles