ABOARD / Run
Load Plan
Decide where every dry bag lives before the boat is packed.
What it does
- A load plan is an access map: what is needed first must be nearest.
- The grid assigns items to hatches by frequency of use.
- One page replaces the mid-leg search through three bags.
How to use it
- Pack in reverse order: last needed goes in first.
- Label hatches on deck with the same names used on the plan.
- Keep the repair kit reachable without opening the day hatch.
- Sketch the loaded boat once as a packing reference.
Safety notes
- Safety equipment must be reachable with one hand in the dark.
- Do not block the cockpit exit with a bag.