[PUP] Documentation

[John Harris]

Clipping = Bob,

Is there a practical list of documentation that one should have aboard in
any situation?  Barring the unforeseen complications of entering another
country, what should we include in those documents?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------
My suggestion is a notebook that includes:
1)  Passports for every crew member
2)  A typed list of all crew members with name; date of birth; nationality;
passport number; passport issuing office
3)  Ships documentation
4)  Current slips insurance certificate
5)  Radio operators license and radio license


Optional (some countries request)
6)  Make and model and serial number of ALL engines on the boat
7)  Fire arm details and ammunition count
8)  Make model and serial number of life raft
9)  Life raft repack certificate
10)  Wine, beer and liquor quantities on board
11)  Some available cash for fees (occasionally as much as $100+
equivalent), sometimes they will accept other currencies or credit card, or
you can go to an ATM

I also suggest that you have a sealed envelope that every crew member has
written with there medical history and current list of medications if any.
This is only to be opened in case of a medical emergency.

Good boating,  John Harris