This list includes items for a boat owner, as well as for guests. Some items are obviously for longer cruises. Make your own list using this as a starting point. Guests should pack personal items and clothing in a soft bag, the smaller the better (in a small boat it could be used as a pillow!) It's good manners for a guest to offer to bring food and drink - even extra if you want to be invited back! For longer cruises, offer to share fuel and dock expenses. And always bring champagne and caviar, if that's your preference!
- Passport or Birth certificate, Operator's Card, Health cards
- Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards
- Charts, cruise guides, GPS (if appropriate)
- Ice cooler (even with a boat fridge)
- Food & drink, jug of water
- Towels, bedding, pillows
- Radio (AM, FM, VHF)
- Flashlights, batteries
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Other supplies, knive, basic tools
- Books, magazines, games, cards, pen/paper
- First-aid cream, bandaids, antacid, anti-diarrhea
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen (30+ SPF)
- Prescription medicines (prescription copies)
- Eyeglasses (prescription copies)
- Sunglasses
- Personal items: toothbrush, shampoo, razor
- Backpack for hiking
- Folding cart & bags for shopping
- Clothing (multi-purpose):
- non-slip shoes, non-marking soles
- hat (for everyone)
- shorts, bathing suit (heat)
- long-sleeve shirt, pants, socks (sun, bugs)
- sweater (cold)
- waterproof jacket (rain)
- long pants, socks (tick bites)
- Most important, since it won't be like at home - a relaxed attitude!
