Offshore Sailing Passage - 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)
  • Camping sleeping bag (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, passport (if international), 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)
  • Headlamp (w/spare batteries)
  • Reusable water bottle (ex: Nalgene, Hydroflask, Yeti, 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 
  • baby wipes (since you will not be showering daily)
  • bathing suit (if there will be stops with swimming options)
  • Tablet/iPad 

If traveling by plane:

  • Make sure to carry-on your essential items (wallet, passport, 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!

 

Please Do NOT Bring

  • A lot of electronics (electricity is limited)
  • hairdryer
  • drugs/alcohol/cigarettes/vapes
  • firearms
  • pfd or tether (we will provide)
  • anything in a package (leave all packaging at home to not generate more trash while on board)