What to bring on your sailing holidays?

Important stuff (mandatory):

– Passport, identity pas rather not, because we sail outside territorial waters regularly and in the U.K an identity card is not accepted.
– European health Insurance Card

Clothes

– wind and waterproof sailing clothes
– Optional light rain gear for walking
– Warm jumpers (fleece dries quickly, merino wool is more expensive but breathes better).
– Sunglasses and / or cap

In Scotland and further north:
–  A warm, woolen hat and neck warmer.
– Optional gloves
– Warm socks (and optional slippers), click here for warm socks
– Thermo underwear.

North of Ardnamurchan Point (Oban) in Scotland, we advise two layers of thermal clothing, thin Merino wool and thicker fleece underwear over each other. Even though it can be nice weather, it can also be cold and it would be a pity to not to enjoy the sailing. Thermal clothing does not need be expensive, maybe you already have it for winter sports. You can by this for a reasonable price online at, for example, Decathlon.

Shoes

– We recommend to bring two pairs of shoes (or shoes and boots). For sailing (sporty) shoes with grip. Please no black soles and no heels (surf shoes are not suitable).
– For our sailing trips in Northern sailing areas, or for crossings, boots with anti-slip are definitely a must. Try Decathlon. You can also rent boots, please ask for the possibilities.
– During sailing it is not allowed to wear flip-flops or to walk bare feet, instead we advise sandals with velcro or adjustable straps.
– For showering in the marinas, flip-flops might be handy.
– Walking shoes are only necessary if there is a hike on the program, for the normal ‘ after-sail walk’ they are usually not required.

Bed Linen

Since 2018 duvets are included, as wel as fitted sheets, pillow and a pillowcase. So no need to bring them with you.

Toiletries

We have a large boiler of 90 liters which, inter alia, is heated by the cooling of the genset. Therefore it is almost always possible to take a shower on board (for example, if we anchor). Please make sure that the soaps and shampoos are biodegradable. Each marina also has showers, which of course are more spacious. Bring your usual stuff in a small toilet bag.

 – In most shore marina showers there are few hanging clamps, therefore a tip, buy some suction cup hooks.
 – As mentioned before, flip-flops may be convenient in the marina showers.

You will get one towel and washcloth for the sailing trip. If this is not enough, you can bring more yourself.

Additional

– Sunscreen, high factor (50) and waterproof, no spray bottle please because this will cause stains on the teak deck.