These resources are working tools I have developed for my own sailing, passage planning, and instruction, and I’m sharing them in the hope that other sailors may find them useful.
They reflect my best understanding of good seamanship and current practice, but there are often legitimate differences in technique, local convention, vessel procedures, and regulation. Adapt them to your boat, waters, crew, and circumstances, and refer to current official requirements where they apply.
I consider these living documents and expect them to improve over time. If you spot an error, have found a better way to do something, or have an idea for an additional resource, I’d appreciate hearing from you. Please use the contact form.
Three-Crew Watch Schedule
A printable three-day offshore watch rotation based on 4 hours on / 8 hours off, using two dog watches so that the night watches rotate among the crew.
PDF · Updated Aug 2026
Day Passage Planning Sheet
A one-page worksheet for planning and recording a day’s passage, including departure and arrival times, alternate destinations, weather and tides, crew, boat checks, and notes.
PDF · Updated Aug 2026
Sailing Checklist & Reference Package
A collection of printable reference sheets and checklists covering distress communications, radio procedures, safety briefings, pre-departure checks, sail handling, charter preparation, and more.
PDF · 14 pages · Updated May 2026