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)