boat safety equipment checklist
The following checklist of boating safety equipment is for a typical big keelboat around 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) in length, sailing in coastal waters (not across the ocean, but along it). Starred (*) items we also recommend for a smaller keelboat or dinghy:
Life jackets* (just in case you forgot, they're USCG–required equipment)
Drinking water and food*
Sunscreen*
Sunglasses, hats, extra clothing*
Paddle* (smaller boat only)
Sufficient engine fuel and spare
