Dinghy Secured, Suspended & Stored
Part of: Travel setup (yacht or vehicle) readiness
Manages access, entrapment, and movement risks when the dinghy is hoisted, stored, or towed.
This module governs safety when the dinghy is not in active use.
Readiness checks
What must be in place
● No pet access when dinghy is lifted or on davits
● No gap between stern and suspended dinghy
● Swing area clear during lifting
● Hoist zones controlled during operation
● No access beneath stored dinghy
● Covers secured without creating trapped spaces
● No access to tow lines
● Dinghy secured against movement under heel
● Tow lines routed away from pet areas
● No reachable pinch points during lifting or lowering
What can go wrong if not in place
● Fall between yacht and suspended dinghy
● Entrapment under stored dinghy
● Impact during hoisting
● Line entanglement
● Overheating under covers
● Fall near tow zone
What new risks or pressures this may create
● Securing lines creating trip hazards
● Barriers limiting crew access
● Covers trapping moisture
● Lashings narrowing movement space
Check shared yacht setup – none
