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CITRO recommendation
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May we recommend to run the following checklist before you leave the docks? It's about prevention. The first step to safety. Your safety and the safety of those who travel with you. In case of ALARM: dial 913 or key in on marine VHF channel 16
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MINIMUM |
fresh drinking water (at least two containers of 1 gallon each) |
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fresh water for general puposes |
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life vests/ (pfd) personal flotation devices (at least one per POB) |
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first aid kit |
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bailer or bucket |
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anchor |
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paddles and/or oars |
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bilge pump |
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compass |
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marine VHF radio |
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GPS |
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whistle |
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mirror for signaling |
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handheld flares |
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parachute flares |
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flashlight |
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cellular telephone (including extra batteries and charger) |
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toolkit |
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RECOMMENDED |
extra cellular telephone |
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extra compass |
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handheld marine VHF radio |
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extra bilge pump |
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extra bailer or buckets |
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extra flashlight |
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EPIRB |
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radar reflector |
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charts & maps |
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extra lines |
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throw bag with extra line |
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extra anchor |
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sea anchor |
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life raft |
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extra food |
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personal protection from sunburn |
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sunglasses |
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hats or caps |
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jackets |
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ponchos |
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blankets |
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flashlights (extra batteries) |
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electra troubleshooting kit |
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spare fuses |
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garbage bags |
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