I have lined up an escort boat that can do some towing / pushing to get the sailboat out of / into marinas if the motor or sails fail.

I will have boat insurance and tow assist insurance in place.

I will have both a couple of guest docks spots along the route and at least a temporary marina home for the boat close to where I hope to "permanently" berth it.

I am going to bring a charged 12-volt battery,long leads and hoses, and a bilge pump set up in case the bilge pump on the boat fails or is inadequate (the boat has been in the water at berth for a couple years supposedly without taking on any significant water).

The VHF radio on board supposedly works. We will be in cell phone territory the whole way.

I will pick a time when the tide and wind are both pushing inland.

I already have maps and charts of the route - most of which which I actually know pretty well already.

What else am I forgetting that can make bringing home the boat a little safer?

Thanks.

Edit: Better check the Coast Guard equipment. I will bring a couple extra fire extinguishers.


Edited by dweste (08/23/08 12:46 AM)