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Cruising Made Easy: Kelly Trafford’s Checklist for Small-Boat Adventures



When you head out on a small-boat adventure, preparation can be the difference between smooth sailing and an unexpected headache. In this episode, Kelly Trafford shares his personal cruising checklist—a well-tested, real-world guide that covers everything from trailering your boat to anchoring for the night.

We go through each section in detail—navigation, mooring, safety, galley, motor, dinghy, and more—sprinkled with stories, best practices, and a few hard-learned lessons from Kelly’s time on the water.

This is a fun, practical conversation that’s perfect for sailors who want to cruise with confidence. And the best part?

>>>  You can download Kelly’s checklist to use for your own trips right here <<<


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  1. irjoeAugust 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM

    I was hoping to find a link to either Ryan's or Kelly's checklist. I really like the idea, but starting from scratch is always more difficult.

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    1. StephAugust 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM

      The link is right there. Are you not able to download it? I know it is getting a lot of downloads. Here is it again, hope it works for you: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GB7ixckbCwiAXNhrwdxrC3nicEE7FPbffVOTJXUVEyY

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