Situation:  docking boat in unfamiliar marina with high winds and inexperienced crew.  Boat is large enough that crew does not have line of sight to each other, or ability to hear each other.  Large sail area makes boat difficult to maneuver at low speeds in high winds.  Heavy boat traffic and limited maneuvering room. Shoal waters.

Crew meeting 60 minutes ahead of docking.

Vision:  a calm, professional mooring without personal injury or damage to property.

Crew assignments.  why each job is important, and how it contributes to vision.

Communications.  Headsets on and tested.

Safety.  What are the hazards and how to avoid.  Personal safety comes before property safety.

Critical success factors.  Who has to do what by when and implications if not done.  Time critical tasks.

Everyone has opportunity to ask questions and clarify.

Results:  vision achieved. Kudos from the harbormaster.  Increased crew confidence and esprit de corps.