The Onboard Bundle
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A structured vessel-living system for storage, readiness, routines and life onboard. Six printable references built for boat owners, marina users, skippers, crew and seafarers — power-yacht, sail, motor-cruiser and liveaboard.
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What's inside this bundle
Includes galley layout maps, pre-departure timelines, float plans, crew briefings, vessel care logs, and a grab-and-go ditch-bag inventory.
Life on board
Considered onboard life.
From galley layout to ditch-bag inventory, every page of the Boat Living Pack is built to make life on the water feel as ordered as life ashore.
A glimpse inside
A small look at the Boat Living Pack
A premium printable system for boat-owning households — onboard organisation, departure readiness, and vessel care.
Previews are intentionally partial. The complete printable pack — including the full readiness checklists, marine communication prompts, EPIRB / PLB pages, volunteer marine rescue contacts and local-authority links — is delivered after purchase.
Skipper-aware safety
On-water safety and legal responsibility
This pack helps boat owners organise the safety, communication and readiness information they need before departure — without replacing official marine safety advice.
Marine communications readiness
VHF Channel 16, distress call structure, and trip-log essentials — organised for skippers.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Flares, EVDS and distress beacons
Know what each tool is for, when to use it, and how to keep it accessible and in date.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Solar, battery and power checks
A simple departure routine for navigation lights, radio power, bilge and backup charging.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Alcohol, drugs and skipper responsibility
If you would not drive a car, do not take the helm. The pack frames skipper fitness with ordered, plain language.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Volunteer marine rescue contacts
State-by-state volunteer marine rescue and repeater channel reference pages included.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Ports, harbours, charts and local rules
Where to check tides, charts, harbour facilities and Notices to Mariners before you head out.
Full checklist included inside the printable pack
Mooring, lines, knots and basic towing readiness
This section includes practical prompts for common boat lines, essential knots for mooring and towing — cleat hitches, bowlines, spring lines, fender lines and basic towing readiness — and guided how-to support through diagrams and video references, written for organised boating households.
Full guide, diagrams and video references included inside the printable pack
The kinds of guidance inside
- Marine safety reference for everyday boating households
- A clear departure-readiness rhythm
- Communications, signalling and emergency-beacon guidance
- Power, battery and onboard systems prompts
- Mooring, lines, knots and basic towing references
- Diagrams and video links for the trickier knots
The full checklists, frameworks and printable prompt sheets are inside the paid pack.
Marine safety requirements vary by vessel type, distance offshore, waterway and jurisdiction. Always check the current rules with your local marine safety authority before departure.
Why this works
Built for the way real households actually live
Designed for real homes
Flexible enough to fit solo households through to busy families — no perfect-life pretending required.
Works with busy schedules
Short, practical prompts you can actually use between school runs, shifts, and everything in between.
No complicated systems
Open the PDF, fill what's relevant, leave the rest. No apps, subscriptions, or steep learning curves.
What's included
Three planners, considered together
Onboard Organisation & Galley System
Onboard storage zones, galley organisation, cabin systems, head and linen setup, laundry rhythm onboard, vessel cleaning and reset routines, and small-space living-aboard layout — a workable system for compact marine interiors.
Skipper's Departure & Readiness Pack
T-48h to T-15min pre-departure checks, weather-aware go/no-go prompts, float plan, crew and guest briefing template, communication plan, marina and trip preparation checklist, and a grab-and-go ditch-bag inventory for emergency readiness.
Vessel Care & Liveability Log
Vessel info card, service and maintenance log with simple recurring reminders, safety equipment register with expiry tracking, seasonal lay-up and re-commission checklists, insurance and documentation index, and an annual onboard maintenance rhythm.
Volunteer Marine Rescue & Coast Radio Contacts — Australia
State-by-state reference pages for WA, NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, TAS, NT and an ACT / inland note. Each section covers the primary emergency channel reminder, local volunteer marine rescue or coast radio organisation, repeater channel notes where available, log-on / log-off reminder, and a 'check current local channels before departure' warning.
Ports, Harbours, Charts & Local Marine Rules
WA Department of Transport marine charts, boating facilities and harbour locations, Notices to Mariners reminders, local port authority checks, tide / wave / coastal condition checks, boat ramp and harbour facility checks, and a clear pre-departure routine for confirming local rules.
Mooring, Lines, Knots & Basic Towing Readiness
A practical line-handling reference for boating households — common boat lines, essential knots for mooring and docking, spring and fender line setup, and basic towing readiness. The full guide, original step-by-step knot diagrams and curated video references are included inside the printable pack.
Who it's for
Quietly made for households like yours
Drift & Dwell planners are built for real homes — flexible enough to flex around the season you're in, considered enough to feel intuitive to use.
- 01Recreational boat owners who want a structured, ready-to-use vessel
- 02Power-yacht, motor-cruiser and sport-fisher households running overnight or longer trips
- 03Sail and power weekenders who want pre-trip prep to be clear and repeatable
- 04Liveaboards and seasonal liveaboards organising small-space living onboard
- 05Skippers, crew and seafarers who want safety, documents and routines in one workable system
- 06Marina users and trailer-boat owners preparing for trips and pre-departure checks
- 07Marine-industry households — charter, training, delivery and trade — who want a practical onboard reference
What you'll receive
Delivered straight to your inbox
- 3 printable PDF planners
- A4 and US Letter sizing included in every planner
- Tablet-friendly digital version for iPad, reMarkable, and Kindle Scribe
- A printable ditch-bag inventory card sized to laminate and stow
- A short start-here guide so you know exactly which planner to open first
- Lifetime access to your files and any future updates to the bundle
Common questions
Good things to know before you order
Is this a safety manual?+
No. It's a planning system that takes safety seriously. The Skipper's Departure & Readiness Pack covers float plans, communication plans, and grab-bag prompts, but the bundle is designed for everyday built-in capability — not a worst-case manual.
Will it work for my type of vessel?+
Yes for most recreational vessels — power, sail, motor cruiser, sport-fisher, catamaran, and liveaboards from roughly 28 ft up. The zone language is generic enough to adapt to your layout.
I'm new to boating — is this still useful?+
Yes. The pre-departure timeline, briefing template, and ditch-bag inventory are some of the most-asked-for tools by newer skippers. Use the planners alongside your skipper training, not in place of it.
Is this a replacement for my safety equipment service?+
No. The Vessel Care & Liveability Log helps you track service intervals, expiry dates, and maintenance rhythm, but you still need your accredited service provider and your local maritime authority's safety-equipment requirements.
Is this a physical product?+
No — this is a digital download. You'll receive printable PDF files immediately after purchase. No physical product will be shipped.
Can I share with my crew?+
Yes — a single purchase covers your household and your regular crew. Files are for personal use, not for commercial charter resale.
Why this bundle
Skipper-aware planning, clearly laid out — for households who want their vessel to feel as considered as their home.
- Practical and capable
- Designed for recreational vessels
- Reusable across every season
Ready when you are
The Onboard Bundle — $35 AUD
Cost of Living Launch Price · Instant Digital Download
Instant digital download — printable PDFs delivered to your inbox the moment your order is complete.
Lifetime access · Print at home · Designed in Australia
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