Boat Briefing Overview

A template for conducting boat briefings when guests board. Adapt the content to the specific boat and group.

Welcome Aboard

Greeting: “Welcome aboard your dive boat today, Fin & Tonic.”
Crew Introduction: Introduce the crew members and their roles. Mention where they are from to add a personal touch.

Location of Safety Equipment:
- Life Jackets: Adult and Children's.
- Oxygen / First Aid Kits
- Fire Extinguisher
- Emergency Signal Devices
- VHF Radio: Channel 16, how to change the channel.
Emergency Procedures: Emphasize the importance of listening to crew instructions in the event of an emergency.

Marine Head: For emergency use only. Notify the crew before entering.
Rinse Bin: Electronics only. No rinsing masks.
Freshwater Supply: Freshwater hose for rinsing masks / self / equipment.
Drinks: Water and Gatorade. Emphasize the importance of staying hydrated.
Cooler: For keeping customer food or drinks chilled.
Trash Disposal: Encourage using onboard trash can to protect marine life. Nothing should be thrown overboard.
Wetsuit Deodorizer / Defog: What they look like and where they are kept.
Dry Areas: Indicate where bags and personal items can be kept dry.

Crate System: Explain the crate system and the numbering of corresponding hangers. Stress the importance of using the correct hanger to prevent misplacing wetsuits.
Loose Equipment: Should be placed in the bin or a bag to keep the deck tidy and safe.

Giant Stride Entry: How and where to perform safely.
Defog: Explain best practices for using the defog.
Fins: When divers should put on their fins for entry.
Ladder Use: Explain how to remove fins on the tag line before approaching the ladder to prevent accidents.
Gear Donning / Doffing: Procedures for in-water gear handling.

Check Your Equipment: Ensure all equipment is present and functional. Now is the time to fix it.
Buddy Checks: Remind divers to perform buddy checks before entering the water.
Environmental Conservation: Brief on the importance of not touching marine life or corals.