Overnight Coastal Sailing - What to Bring

 

What to Bring - in short, less is more

  • One soft/foldable duffle bag (no larger than 105 L) with all gear (only sleeping bag can be separate).
  • small daypack, if you will be hiking (must fit inside duffle bag)
  • Camping sleeping bag (preferably not Cotton) in a stuff sack or compression sack (no blankets or sheets)
  • You may bring a pillow (compact camping pillow that fits in duffle, is best)
  • Rain/foul weather gear (100% waterproof raincoat, rain pants, boots)
  • Basic toiletries
  • Changes of clothes and several warm layers; cotton is not preferred (it is always colder while moving on the water than being on land)
  • Wallet, ID, medications
  • Non-marking shoes with flat soles (hiking boots and hard soles are often marking and it’s hard to clean marks off the decks) and shower shoes (flip flops or whatever you prefer)
  • Headlamp (w/spare batteries)
  • Reusable water bottle (ex: Nalgene, Hydroflask, Yeti, Camelback type bladder, etc)
  • Positive attitude and desire for adventure!


Optional

  • Hiking boots (if there will be hiking)
  • camera/phone/chargers
  • Book/Kindle/something small to occupy your free time
  • Your favorite snacks
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Reef safe sunblock
  • Mosquito net
  • Favorite travel mug 
  • bathing suit/beach towel (if there will be stops with swimming options)
  • Tablet/iPad 

 

Please Do NOT Bring:

  • HARD COOLERS
  • A lot of electronics (electricity is limited)
  • hairdryer
  • drugs/cigarettes/vapes
  • firearms
  • pfd or tether (we will provide) (if you insist on bringing your own, it MUST be approved by us first)
  • non-food items that are in disposable packaging (leave all packaging at home to not generate more trash while on board)
  • food with excessive packaging (try to bundle snacks together to limit packaging waste)

 

If traveling by plane:

  • Make sure to carry-on your essential items (wallet, ID, medications) in case your checked bag gets lost - it’s a good idea to simply wear your foul-weather jacket on the plane to save space!