Comments on: What should I take with me on a two week sailing trip? http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip All about boats, yachts and sailing Fri, 18 May 2012 03:09:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Steve Wood http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-239 Steve Wood Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:28:08 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-239 A lot depends on where you will be sailing and what type of sailing. Tropics, cool or cold water? Gunkholing or blue water. I was in the Pacific off of Panama in February and I needed long johns at night to stay warm because of the cold water current we were in. Ask the skipper for suggestions, but I would suggest layers and some good foul weather gear with boots. Once clothes get wet, it is difficult to dry them (particularly if it is salt water) (or unless you are on a boat with a washer/dryer setup. Have loose fitting light colored long sleeves and pants for sun protection. Sun block and hat with a leash to keep it from getting blown overboard and SUNGLASSES. A lot of light reflects off the water. Sunburn relief ointment. I am assuming the boat is equiped with an emergency first aid kit and we are only considering personal medications. If you are on any prescriptions, bring them, and extra, particularly if they are life critical. Medicine for seasickness. Not sure what is best, but being seasick is extremely uncomfortable and debilitating. Where are you sailing? For some parts of the world you need to have vaccinations and should take medicine to prevent things like malaria. Are biting insects going to be an issue? Are you going to be going ashore in places where you might need to dress up? If not, leave the fancy duds home. Some books to read and a deck of cards. A cd, dvd player or laptop; ipod/personal radio for personal entertainment. Bring a camera and a notebook or something else to write in. Bring money. For certain parts of the world fins, mask and snorkel are a great way to enjoy the underwater wonders. It is nice to have a rash guard and/or body skin for warm water and wetsuit for colder water. This is by no means a complete list, but should be good for a start. A lot depends on where you will be sailing and what type of sailing.
Tropics, cool or cold water? Gunkholing or blue water.
I was in the Pacific off of Panama in February and I needed long johns at night to stay warm because of the cold water current we were in.
Ask the skipper for suggestions, but I would suggest layers and some good foul weather gear with boots. Once clothes get wet, it is difficult to dry them (particularly if it is salt water) (or unless you are on a boat with a washer/dryer setup. Have loose fitting light colored long sleeves and pants for sun protection.
Sun block and hat with a leash to keep it from getting blown overboard and SUNGLASSES. A lot of light reflects off the water. Sunburn relief ointment.
I am assuming the boat is equiped with an emergency first aid kit and we are only considering personal medications. If you are on any prescriptions, bring them, and extra, particularly if they are life critical.
Medicine for seasickness. Not sure what is best, but being seasick is extremely uncomfortable and debilitating.
Where are you sailing? For some parts of the world you need to have vaccinations and should take medicine to prevent things like malaria. Are biting insects going to be an issue?
Are you going to be going ashore in places where you might need to dress up? If not, leave the fancy duds home.
Some books to read and a deck of cards. A cd, dvd player or laptop; ipod/personal radio for personal entertainment.
Bring a camera and a notebook or something else to write in.
Bring money.
For certain parts of the world fins, mask and snorkel are a great way to enjoy the underwater wonders. It is nice to have a rash guard and/or body skin for warm water and wetsuit for colder water.
This is by no means a complete list, but should be good for a start.

]]> By: Idz http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-238 Idz Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:21:07 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-238 Good Question!!! Life Jacket - Always Wear it when out Sailing First Aid Kit Food & Water Clothes and Warm Blankets Emergency Kit - Every Sailor should have one OnBoard. Be sure to have those Items OnBoard. Its for your own Safety. Good Luck!!!! Good Question!!!

Life Jacket - Always Wear it when out Sailing
First Aid Kit
Food & Water
Clothes and Warm Blankets
Emergency Kit - Every Sailor should have one OnBoard.

Be sure to have those Items OnBoard. Its for your own Safety.

Good Luck!!!!

]]> By: Beach Cowboy http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-237 Beach Cowboy Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:13:20 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-237 That depends if it is your boat, and where it is to be sailed. Of course the sailboat needs to be equipped with an anchor, ship to shore radio, flashlights, spare bulbs and batteries, and a good first aid kit. One very important thing not to forget with your personal gear is sunblock. I would bring sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. Also maybe a windbreaker for the cool breezes. Always remember to be safe with the weather and don't take chances. You will always remember something later you should like to have brought, but hopefully it is a minor problem. Hope this helps! That depends if it is your boat, and where it is to be sailed. Of course the sailboat needs to be equipped with an anchor, ship to shore radio, flashlights, spare bulbs and batteries, and a good first aid kit.
One very important thing not to forget with your personal gear is sunblock. I would bring sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. Also maybe a windbreaker for the cool breezes. Always remember to be safe with the weather and don’t take chances. You will always remember something later you should like to have brought, but hopefully it is a minor problem. Hope this helps!

]]> By: dvz http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-236 dvz Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:00:55 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-236 Life Insurance. First Aid Stuff. Water, Water, Water, and More Water. Sun Block. Sun Burn spray. Lots of Sun Burn Spray. Sun glasses.. At least 3 pair incase you lose them. Somethng to hold them around your neck. Sneakers. Cut Off's, Razors, Soap, towels, Wash Cloth, Tooth Brush etc At least 3 hats incase you soose them. hankies that you can make a hat with. Ya, I've been there. Have a good trip. Life Insurance. First Aid Stuff. Water, Water, Water, and More Water. Sun Block. Sun Burn spray. Lots of Sun Burn Spray.
Sun glasses.. At least 3 pair incase you lose them. Somethng to hold them around your neck. Sneakers. Cut Off’s, Razors, Soap, towels, Wash Cloth, Tooth Brush etc
At least 3 hats incase you soose them. hankies that you can make a hat with.
Ya, I’ve been there. Have a good trip.

]]> By: Cybeq http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-235 Cybeq Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:52:43 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-235 Four premier steamer trunks, two brass Coleman lanterns, a violin case bar, an umbrella, a portable putting green, A shaving kit, and a world band radio. They will all come in handy if the ship goes down in a storm. Four premier steamer trunks, two brass Coleman lanterns, a violin case bar, an umbrella, a portable putting green, A shaving kit, and a world band radio. They will all come in handy if the ship goes down in a storm.

]]> By: Sean@CTU http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-234 Sean@CTU Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:37:02 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-234 Waterproof cam, googles, copy of joe vs. the volcano and top ramen. All life saving devices. Waterproof cam, googles, copy of joe vs. the volcano and top ramen. All life saving devices.

]]> By: mzIndecisve http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-233 mzIndecisve Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:20:09 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-233 of course all of ur necessities to live, clothing that is suitable for ur trip and something to keep you warm just in case, toiletries.. toothbrush shampoo and other things to keep clean food if u need to, daily medications.. if u have any and if u get motion sickness. of course all of ur necessities to live, clothing that is suitable for ur trip and something to keep you warm just in case, toiletries.. toothbrush shampoo and other things to keep clean food if u need to, daily medications.. if u have any and if u get motion sickness.

]]> By: prizma http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-232 prizma Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:14:25 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-232 bathing suit, food bathing suit, food

]]> By: oxyman42 Re-Loaded http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-231 oxyman42 Re-Loaded Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:31:46 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-231 A change of clothes in a waterproof bag A change of clothes in a waterproof bag

]]> By: sum randum dude http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip/comment-page-1#comment-230 sum randum dude Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:31:22 +0000 http://boatssailing.com/what-should-i-take-with-me-on-a-two-week-sailing-trip#comment-230 i would think to take some clothes unless ur a nudist i would think to take some clothes unless ur a nudist

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