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All of the gear you'll need on the voyage must fit in two bags: a soft-sided duffel bag no larger than max. length 30", max. girth 60" and a
small knapsack. The knapsack is important as a daypack for hiking and snorkeling trips.
No suitcases, camera bags that don't fit in your duffel, bags with wheels, metal framed backpacks, folding luggage carts or guitars, please.
Nearly everyone brings more gear than necessary. Each person will have a small private locker for clothes and toiletries and shared
lockers for shoes and foul weather gear.
Total maximum weight allowance for all of your gear is 14 kg. (30 Ibs.). You must be able to easily carry your duffel and knapsack by
yourself.
The following list is a guideline.
Foul weather gear and clothes for overnight passages (ask me first):
Summer Clothing
Footwear:
Miscellaneous Gear:
Seasickness:
Many of us are queasy, if not seasick for the first 24-48 hours. We have found that eliminating coffee and increasing water intake to two
liters daily for two weeks before joining the boat greatly reduces the chance of seasickness and dehydration. Test any seasickness
medication you may want to bring with you ahead of time.
Optional:
Mask and snorkel, walkman, journal, 3 books, running shoes (if you're a runner), personal coffee mug, camera, camcorder, film, batteries,
shaver – some 110-volt power is available through an inverter for shavers and recharging camcorder batteries (this depends on total
usage and whether we stay at marinas).
Any favourite drinks and food that we may not be able to easily get locally such as Vegimite. Prescription medications if needed.
You may copy this page and use it as a check list, or print it out. And feel free to check out the Seagypsy Shop (in association with Amazon
for any books, CDs, DVDs and other goodies you might need).
If you have already filled out your application form and emailed it back to me, browse through my recommended list of books or read my (B)
log, and send a link for this site to a friend who might like to join us too. See you soon!
small knapsack. The knapsack is important as a daypack for hiking and snorkeling trips.
No suitcases, camera bags that don't fit in your duffel, bags with wheels, metal framed backpacks, folding luggage carts or guitars, please.
Nearly everyone brings more gear than necessary. Each person will have a small private locker for clothes and toiletries and shared
lockers for shoes and foul weather gear.
Total maximum weight allowance for all of your gear is 14 kg. (30 Ibs.). You must be able to easily carry your duffel and knapsack by
yourself.
The following list is a guideline.
Foul weather gear and clothes for overnight passages (ask me first):
- A set of reasonably new offshore foul weather gear. Hiking or skiing jacket and pants are not waterproof enough in a saltwater
environment. - Polartec fleece pullover/jacket. Please do not bring cotton sweat shirts.
- Polypropylene long underwear, top and bottom.
- Fleece or wool hat.
- Gloves with waterproof mitt shells.
- Individual life jackets (PFD's) are provided. I request that you bring your own safety harness and tether and if you have your own
inflatable life jacket, you may bring that as well.
Summer Clothing
- 3 pairs of comfortable, loose-fitting, quick-drying nylon shorts. Cotton shorts are not recommended as they hold salt and moisture.
- Long pants, quick-drying nylon pants in a light color. Please do not bring jeans or cotton sweat pants that are bulky, difficult to dry
and inappropriate in hot climate. - 2 - 3 lightweight short-sleeve casual shirts. This style of shirt is considerably cooler than a t-shirt.
- Light-colored, lightweight long-sleeve shirt for sun protection.
- Sun cap with tie down.
- Lightweight modest skirt or dress for women for cultural sensitivity.
- Underwear, which could double up as swimsuit.
- Swimsuit (running shorts work well for guys)
- Sleepwear (T-shirt and shorts, listed above)
Footwear:
- 1 pair of never worn on the street, white or tan soled boat shoes, canvas shoes or sandals for boat use only, unless you are like me
and prefer to be barefoot. Not to be worn ashore. IMPORTANT! - 1 pair of comfortable, sturdy, lightweight, and fast drying non-leather running or walking shoes.
- 1 pair of waterproof non-leather sandals to wear on the beach or in showers ashore.
Miscellaneous Gear:
- 2 medium flat sheets (not sleeping sacks) and a pillowcase (pillows are provided)
- 1 small hand towel, maximum size: 16" x 30"
- Waterproof watch and alarm clock, whistle, pocket knife, small waterproof flashlight with red lens and spare bulb.
- Waterproof sun and lip screen (expensive locally)
- Personal care kit
- Polarized sailing sunglasses
- Passport
Seasickness:
Many of us are queasy, if not seasick for the first 24-48 hours. We have found that eliminating coffee and increasing water intake to two
liters daily for two weeks before joining the boat greatly reduces the chance of seasickness and dehydration. Test any seasickness
medication you may want to bring with you ahead of time.
Optional:
Mask and snorkel, walkman, journal, 3 books, running shoes (if you're a runner), personal coffee mug, camera, camcorder, film, batteries,
shaver – some 110-volt power is available through an inverter for shavers and recharging camcorder batteries (this depends on total
usage and whether we stay at marinas).
Any favourite drinks and food that we may not be able to easily get locally such as Vegimite. Prescription medications if needed.
You may copy this page and use it as a check list, or print it out. And feel free to check out the Seagypsy Shop (in association with Amazon
for any books, CDs, DVDs and other goodies you might need).
If you have already filled out your application form and emailed it back to me, browse through my recommended list of books or read my (B)
log, and send a link for this site to a friend who might like to join us too. See you soon!
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