Coach
__CPR course
__Proper clothing
__First Aid Course
__Boating Safety course
__Safe water conditions
__Knowledge of waterway
__Use a logbook to record direction and time of return
__If possible, have marine band radio or cell phone in case of emergency.
__Practice plan
__Swim test
__Megaphone
__Weather forecast
__Observer in Launch
__Tools
Athletes
__Swim test
__Physical examinations
__Stretch before workout
__Safety talks
__Proper clothing
__Water to drink
Launch
__Life jackets
__Registration
__USCG required equipment
__Spare parts and seat for each make of shell
__First aid kit
__Safety lights
__Spare safety plugs
Shells
__Bow ball
__Water tight compartments sealed
__Megaphone or coxbox for coxswains
__Rigged properly
__Equipment checked (rudder, fin, etc.)
__Lights