Provisioning for a Yacht Trip | Cruising Guide
What Should You Bring on an Extended Boating Trip?
Whether it’s your first or third time embarking on a yacht trip, the task of packing can be overwhelming. You may find yourself questioning what items are necessary and what can be left behind. Don’t worry, we understand the stress of provisioning and have created a list of must-haves that we never set sail without.
The Bare Necessities: Food, Water, Sunscreen
Although these items may seem obvious, with boating you may have to plan ahead on exactly what types of food and exactly how much water is needed. Bringing food that is easy to prepare and store (and easier to clean up!) is always important. Individually wrapped items will also save dishes and time on clean-up. You may want to design a meal plan before leaving the dock.
Items Maybe You Know You Need, Maybe You Don’t (& Now You Do!)
Marine toilet paper, and lots of it! if you are brand new to boating you may not have known this. Regular toilet paper is tough on holding tanks and fills them faster than toilet paper made for marine tanks. Toilet paper is certainly the last thing you want to run out of.
A few other items to add to your list:
Scissors, a small tool kit, extension cords, bug spray, a first aid kit, an anti-histamine, duct tape, a 2nd anchor, basic cleaning supplies, a hose and nozzle and shammy mops. The rule of thumb for being prepared for several days on the boat is simple. You can never be too prepared! If you’re on the fence, bring it! You may not need it for your first, second, or third trip – but if you ever need it, trust us – you will be glad you have it.
The “Not Necessary, But Recommended” Items
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