What to Bring on an Offshore Sailing Passage?
What to Bring - in short, less is more
- Small day pack is convenient for walking around town or hikes. Must fit inside your duffel bag
- One soft/foldable duffle bag (no larger than 105 L) with all gear (only sleeping bag can be separate)
- 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, 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) and some kind of shower shoes (flip flops or whatever you prefer)
- 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)