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Cruising to Alaska!

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 Cruising to Alaska: Cruising Tips and Cruise Logs     [PDF Here]

Prepared by Joe and Judy Coons, 1220 Birch Falls Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229, (360) 647-0288. Current as of May 4, 2010.

 

ESSENTIAL BOOKS

You’ll want most of these for reference both planning for, and during your trip. Call the Armchair [...]

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Universal Waste Management Plan

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The Coast Guard requires every vessel of 40′ or greater length to have a detailed Waste Management Plan.  Here is a form that you can print, or copy and customize, for your boat:

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WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

 

Vessel Name:                                                               

 

 

          The following policies have been implemented aboard this [...]

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There are two PDF files available here.

The first “Schedule” is a listing of recommended maintenance procedures for any vessel (you can simply skip the items that don’t apply on your boat).  It is available by clicking here.

The second file, the “Checklist” has room for you to record your compliance with each recommendation, [...]

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Operating Log Form: Twin Engine

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This form can be printed, punched and put in a binder to be used as an operating log for a twin engine boat.  It is available as a PDF file only by clicking Here.

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This form can be printed, punched and put in a binder to be used as an operating log for a single engine sail or power boat.  It is available as a PDF file only by clicking here.

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