Sailing Vacation Lists



To have the best time possible on your sailing vacation




avoid
hard luggage,
packing too much
and dark soled shoes



You'll be glad you did.






Our Sailing Vacation Lists start with soft bags. Usually a backpack and a soft duffel bag each. The back pack is used as carry on and later for shore excursions, day trips and shopping. Soft duffels can be unpacked then rolled up and stowed in a net or cupboard out of the way.


Seasickness Remedy

Recent studies strongly suggest that taking at least 3000 milligrams of Vitamin C for 4 days prior to sailing can prevent seasickness.

Try Ginger to settle an already upset stomach



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Our favourite Caribbean sailing vacation destination is the British Virgin Islands. This is what we pack when we go sailing in the tropics.



Tropical ~ Sailing Vacation Lists



  • Passport/ travel documents
  • Sailing Gloves

  • Boat Shoes (we usually go barefoot on board)

  • Backpack or Dry Bag for shore excursions

  • Sandals and walking shoes (I wear crocs)

  • 3 swim suits

  • 4 pairs of shorts;

  • 5 t-shirts (you'll probably buy some)

  • Swim suit cover-up


  • Pareo

  • Underwear

  • Sleepwear (for privacy)

  • Light windbreaker

  • Beach towel

  • Personal toiletries

  • Eye care products

  • Hat/ visor

  • Sunglasses

Warning

Sailing history is rife with superstition and salty lore.
View them at the risk of becoming a believer.


  • Sunscreen and SPF lip balm

  • Bug spray with DEET

  • Prescription meds in original bottles

  • Soothing lotion (aloe vera, noxema)

  • Small sewing kit

  • Flashlight/ batteries

  • Mini travel first aid kit

  • Zip Lock bags

  • books/ magazines

  • dice/ cards, etc.

  • snorkel

  • camera/ film/ chip/ batteries

  • waterproof disposable camera

  • journal/ notebook/ pen

  • small binoculars





We also love sailing in the enchanted Pacific Northwest.
In cooler climates add the following items to the above Sailing Vacation Lists




Northern ~ Sailing Vacation Lists



  • 2 pair wool/ polar fleece socks

  • 1 pair long underwear

  • 1 foul weather jacket with hood

  • 1 foul weather pants

  • 1 long sleeved, turtle necked, t-shirt

  • 1 polar fleece vest

  • 1 pair seaboots

  • 1 warm touque

  • 1 fleece hoodie

  • 1 pair warm pants (non denim)




A baseball cap worn under the hood helps to keep the hood from falling over your eyes.


Printable Sailing Vacation Lists


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Check out our universal vacation lists where you'll find detailed checklists and vacation planning tips for any trip.





To get the most out of your days at the beach check out our Beach Page



and here are some tips on what you should always carry in your Beach Bag .













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