What should a short powerboat passage plan include?
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Route, hazards, weather, tide/current, fuel, crew, communications, and turn-back points
A proportionate plan joins route, hazards, conditions, fuel, crew, communications and change points across the trip. Short distance, electronics or nearby shore do not control return risk. Revise Make the Short Passage Plan a Decision Tool.
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What should a short powerboat passage plan include?