Is that still on the boat?

 As we are getting ready to pack up for a long weekend, I thought I would share our check list. (Actually I am procrastinating on working on the cushions).   We print this off if it has been awhile since we were last on the boat.  It is amazing how things travel on and off the boat without our remembering it.  We leave the list out on the kitchen counter and as we load something on or notice it is already on, we check it off the list.  We use the empty space on the right to add any notes to ourselves about this particular trip.  For instance, if we need to confirm reservations at a marina, we will jot ourselves a reminder.  

This system definitely isn't anything fancy or scientific, but it has saved us on several occasions.  No one wants to arrive at the ramp and then remember the rudder is in the garage.  Feel free to modify for your needs.

 Fair winds to you all over the 4th!

Brenda (grudgingly heading toward the sewing machine)

                            Sailboat Checklist

_____  insulated mugs

_____  ipod

_____  stereo

_____  registration info in boat

_____  garbage can

_____  spare tire

_____  rudder

_____  bug spray

_____  sun screen

_____  port-a-potty chemicals

_____  bottle opener

_____  flashlight

_____  netbook

_____  oil for truck

_____  tools - lug wrench

_____  keys to boat

_____  phone chargers

_____  netbook charger

_____  Kindle charger

_____  stereo charger

_____  Kindle

_____  long rope

_____  wet-ones

_____  washcloth in baggie

_____  snorkel gear

_____  MacGyver w/ corkscrew

_____  gloves

_____  towels - bath/beach

_____  towels - grubby boat

_____  sport camera

_____  digital camera

_____  long extension cord

_____  sheets & blanket

_____  toiletries

_____  tilley hat

_____  B’s cowboy hat

_____  journal

_____  lawn chairs

_____  bimini
_____  water - lots of extra when it is hot
_____  oars for Squint
_____  air freshener