WAYFARER CHECK LIST 2006

 

This guide is for winning! Your boat may vary in having bailers open when stored, burgee fitted to masthead etc. The main thing is to minimise the checks required at sea and get the best start to the day! Good Luck!

 

 

  1. Check tides and weather.
  2. Inspect boat position (debris, tie down, cover wheels and tyres).
  3. Remove Cover. Wipe down excess water and remove cover grit.
  4. Inventory check including tool and First Aid Box.
  5. Attach sails and hoist Burgee.
  6. Remove sail bags, anchor, and paddles as required.
  7. Set Genoa sheeting positions.
  8. Drain any water and insert bungs.
  9. Check underside for damage, gasket especially remove any grim and salt crystal build-up.
  10. Check rudder for damage to foil and test screws for tightness with screwdriver and check for fatigue in fittings.
  11. Check and adjust Toe straps as required.
  12. Check  course book is present and likely courses.
  13. Load food and drink, sunglasses, gloves, hat.
  14. Hoist sails and tune for weather. Explain to crew why and what is expected.
  15.  Check all fitting are secure especially rings and pins on shrouds and control lines are clear.

16.  Check that the spinnaker rigged correctly and ready to hoist.

  1. Check Crew is equipped for race (Buoyancy aid, warm and spare clothing, hat and gloves).

 

Bruce Gridley                         W6288                        January 2006.