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What to Pack for your trip

Most people have a tendency to "over pack" for any vacation, let alone a boating vacation, where you have to be ready for dress up as well as dress down.  Well, our rule for packing for a boating vacation is simple…"if it all doesn't fit in your carry-on bags, you've probably brought too much stuff".

For women, believe it or not, you don't need a curling iron, rollers or hair dryer.  Actually, everything dries very quickly in the sea breeze. For guys, forget the shaving gear. Salt water chafes tender skin after shaving anyway.  More to the point, casual attire, shorts and lots and lots of T-shirts are the norm; however, a sun dress and cotton slacks are nice for excursions ashore or for dinner in some of the best places.  Soft sided luggage is best as you can store it easier on the boat.  Shore side storage is not available for empty cases.

And don't forget the moisturizer, sun glasses and above all…. a good floppy hat.  Sailing gloves or just good old work gloves can be of some help when raising the anchor.  Boat shoes, sandals or crocs are normal.  Most places will not serve you without a shirt and sometimes, shoes.  Sneakers can be too warm and are bulky to pack.

 And last, but not least, the best sun block you can get  ..... and don't forget to use it, often.

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This page was last edited on August 17, 2008