Recommended Equipment List for Sailing

General note

In most destinations where you will sail, you can find many of the things you need. Try to think for yourselves what is important to bring from home and what can wait to be purchased/rented at the destination. This is a sailing vacation, so most of the day you will be in swimwear, pack accordingly.

Keep in mind that even at the peak of summer, nights can sometimes be cool.
Make sure to always have some cash with you
If you take special medications, are sensitive to seasickness, or have allergies, make sure you have the necessary medical supplies with you
Try to pack in a soft, foldable bag that is easy to roll and store on the boat (space is limited)
Chargers for phones/tablets/laptops + suitable adapters are always needed (some boats still have car cigarette lighter sockets in addition to USB)
If sailing with babies, don’t forget the relevant equipment for them (see suggested list below)
If you plan to bring a drone, check the local regulations in the sailing area in advance
Fishing equipment can usually be rented from the charter company unless you prefer to use your own gear
As a rule, you will always use fewer clothes than you think 😊 and in the worst case you can do laundry in many places or on the boat itself
It is important to check what is already available on the boat before purchasing additional equipment (for example, clothespins, knives, etc.)

Detailed list that you can adjust for yourselves

 Water shoes – sometimes there are rocks and sea urchins, and you should enter the water with water shoes

 Flip-flops

 Swimsuit

 Swimming goggles

 Sunscreen cream/spray – can be purchased locally

 Toiletries

 Personal medications

 Seasickness pills – for those who need them

 Comfortable clothes for the yacht

 Long clothes for the evening – it can sometimes be cool even in summer

 Storm jacket / rain jacket – in colder periods

 Gloves, scarf, neck warmer, wool hat – in colder periods

 Spare glasses / contact lenses

 Sunglasses

 Hat

 Beach towel – regular towels are usually provided on the boat

 Laptop, tablet, phone (including installed apps, see Recommended Apps in My First Mate)

 Chargers for phone/tablet/laptop + power adapter + car cigarette lighter plug (some boats have this connection)

 Charging cables (USB and USB-C)

 Power bank

 Drone / GoPro – recommended to check drone regulations in the sailing area

 Lantern / fairy lights – ideal to leave on the boat when at anchor to help identify it in the bay

 Phone holder (like in a car) – very convenient if you navigate with your phone, allows placing it comfortably in the cockpit

 Documents – passport, skipper license, GMDSS

 Copies of documents – voucher, insurance, and other relevant documents

 Credit card and cash (local currency)

 Fishing equipment – if you don’t want to rent from the charter company – recommended to check fishing regulations in the sailing area

 Games / cards

 Reading Book

 Headlamp

 4 mm rope for securing and tying things if needed, 10–20 m

 Small backpack for shore trips

 Your own special spices

 Portable speaker – although there is a sound system on the boat, you may want a backup

 Waterproof bag – especially for going ashore with a dinghy

 Waterproof phone case

 Earplugs – for those sensitive to noise, a boat is a small place…

 Gloves for handling ropes – an advantage

 Pair of handheld radios (advantage) – improves communication during mooring and dinghy use