Sail Plans
Pilots routinely file flight plans for flights longer than a day trip, and doing so for a cruise is similarly prudent. Below is the sail plan for my cruise to Alaska this summer. Additionally, I create a spreadsheet with a complete itinerary, notes about tidal gates and contact numbers for marinas where I expect to stay. I also project fuel consumption and identify fuel stops where I expect to refuel. This is particularly important for orienting crew (and their families) so they understand procedures on the boat as well as contact numbers in the event of emergencies or shanges in schedule along the way. Finally, I provide crew with documents explaining what they need to know about traveling aboard Ripple, and what personal gear they should have: http://svripple.blogspot.com/p/travelling-aboard-sailing-vessel-ripple.html http://svripple.blogspot.com/p/inside-passage-sailing-expedition-what.html Alaska 2018 Sail Plan S/V Ripple (WN 2423 NE) Ski