Day-of Checklist: Don't Forget Anything for Your Boat Event in Bordeaux

The success of a boat event in Bordeaux is often decided in the details on the day. On the water, there is less room for manoeuvre than in a conventional venue: it is therefore best to have a clear checklist so that nothing is left to chance.

Here are the points to check, in chronological order.

The day before and the morning: confirming the essentials

• Reconfirm the timing, the meeting point and the schedule with the operator.
• Check the sailing conditions and the impact of the tide on the Garonne.
• Check the weather and adapt the instructions given to guests.
• Confirm the arrival times of suppliers (caterer, DJ, decorator).

Before boarding: preparing the welcome

Send guests a final message with the arrival time, the confirmed location and the recommended dress, drawing on our article on what to wear for a boat trip. Appoint someone to welcome the group and deal with latecomers.

On board: safety and set-up

Let the crew give the safety briefing and follow their instructions, set out in our guide to safety on board. Check that the decoration, the buffet and the equipment are set up in line with the rules, as explained in the article on personalising the decoration.

During and after: staying on course

Keep an eye on the schedule without making it rigid: the operator remains the decision-maker on sailing. At the end of the event, plan for tidying up, collecting personal belongings and disembarking, while staying within the booked slot. For the earlier stages, see our guide to organising an event on a boat in Bordeaux.