Tom is ready for his trip and starts to track the local weather in the weeks running up to it. He begins to make sure his boat is ready, checks his running and standing rigging and sails, and gets a spares pack ready.
Remember to leave details of your trip with a reliable person ashore and inform them of any change in plans. In this way you can be sure of the alarm being raised if you are late. If strong winds are forecast, or if you are