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Powerboat ICC revision module 9 of 9

PLAN

Short Passage and Weather

Simple route planning, weather limits, fuel margins, emergency options, and when to turn back.

passage planningweather

3 guided lessons · 8 practice questions · 8 flashcards

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  • Explain simple route planning, weather limits, fuel margins, emergency options, and when to turn back.
  • Apply passage planning to a realistic onboard situation.
  • Recall the core check: plan outbound and return.

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Short Passage Plan

A short powerboat passage still needs planning. Speed can hide weak preparation until fuel, weather, daylight, tide, or sea state changes. A simple written plan should cover route, hazards, weather, tide/current, fuel, crew, communications, and turn-back points.

Do not plan only for the outbound leg. The return may face wind against tide, darkness, lower fuel, tired crew, or a closed slipway.

  • Plan outbound and return.
  • Mark hazards, speed limits, no-wash areas, and safe water.
  • Check weather, tide/current, and daylight.
  • Set turn-back points before departure.
Plan itemPowerboat questionExample check
FuelEnough for plan, reserve, and diversion?Known tank level and consumption
WeatherWill wind/sea suit boat and crew?Forecast plus local effects
Tide/currentWill launch, route, and recovery work?Depth, streams, slip access
CommunicationsCan we call for help?VHF/phone charged and protected
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