This list has worked well for us:
IMPORTANT: PACK EVERYTHING IN SOFT LUGGAGE OR DUFFELS, NOT IN HARD SUITCASES
CLOTHING
Note that air temperatures day and night will most likely remain in the 80’s and 90’s.
o Short-sleeved t-shirts
o Long-sleeved, light-weight cotton shirt(s) - for sunburn and/or bug protection
o Nice short-sleeved shirts (2-3) or sundress - for shore trips in civilized places
o Nice pair of shorts to go with the nice shirt(s)
o Scruffy shorts for sailing and beach (may get wet)
o Change of clothes for airline travel home
o Underwear
o Soft-soled, non-scuffing shoes or sandals – may get wet
o Walking shoes (optional), with socks
o Sun and/or bad hair hat(s)
o Retainer strap for hat (for wind)
o Rain
gear (poncho or jacket and pants, but not an umbrella)
o Sleepwear
SWIMMING & SNORKELING
o Old short-sleeved t-shirt(s) - for sun protection while in the
water
o Swim suits
o Fins (optional; will also be supplied with the boat)
o Dive mask (optional, but recommended; will also be supplied with the boat)
o Snorkel (optional; will also be supplied with the boat)
o
Coral shoes (old tennis shoes, or similar)
o Life jacket (optional; will also be supplied with the boat)
SCUBA DIVING
o Dive Mask
o Anti-fogging spray
o Snorkel
o Snorkel retainer rings
o Fins
o Skins
o
Regulator
o BCD
o Watch
o Knife
o Light(s) and
batteries
o Spare O-rings, lubes and tools
o Gloves
o Weight belt
o Underwater
camera, film and
batteries (optional)
o PADI card
o Dive time calculation card and
manuals
o Hair tie, for those that need it
SAILING
Crew: (all optional)
o Gloves
o Guide book
o Binoculars
o Burgee
o
Fishing gear and filet knife
Captain only:
o
Charter company’s paperwork filled in and signed
o Crew list – multiple copies
o
GPS with map loaded, and batteries
o
Charts and/or chart book
o Log book
o Hand bearing
compass
o
Wind speed indicator
o Pens
o Mechanical pencil and eraser
o
Wind scoop(s)
o Basic hand tools, Leatherman, etc.
o Telltales
o Duct tape
o Wire
PERSONAL
o Passport
o Airline tickets and/or e-ticket itinerary
o
Hotel reservation(s), if required by itinerary
o Cash or travelers checks
o Checkbook – CRM only
o Credit card(s)
o Drivers
License – may be required for ID with credit cards
o
Cell phone and 12v
charger
o List of contact numbers for people back home and
emergency numbers
o Sunglasses
o Croakies
o Glasses
o Spare glasses or contacts
o Prescription medicine
o Dramamine, or Scopolamine patches
o Aspirin, Rolaids, etc., as desired
o Imodium
o First-aid supplies
o Sunscreen, various SPF
o Aloe Vera
o Skin and face lotion
o Chapstick, or similar
o Cortizone
o Tooth brush
o Tooth paste
o Deodorant
o Shaver or razor
o Pre-shave lotion or cream
o After-shave lotion
o
Shower and face soap
o Shampoo & conditioner
o Towel and washcloth (optional)
o Saltwater shampoo (optional)
o Hand
laundry soap (optional)
o Wet wipes for shore trips
o Nail file and/or clippers
o Clothes pins
o Insect repellant
o Zip-lock
storage bags, various sizes, for protection of sensitive items
o
Books or other reading material
o CD’s
o
Camera, with batteries, memory cards, 12v
charger, download wires, and case
o
Laptop, with 12v charger (optional)
o
Electrical adapters as required
o Diary notebook (optional)
o Flashlight, with spare batteries
o Backpack or fanny pack for shore trips
o Playing cards and other
game items
o Favorite teddy bear and blanky
COOKING
o (Check
boat inventory list first)
o Waste bags
o
Storage bags, various sizes
o Scissors
o Any special utensils
o Disposable wash clothes
FOOD AND DRINK
o Consider partial
provisioning through charter company
o Spices and seasonings
o Sauce mixes
o Marinade mixes
o Box or package
meals from home, if desired
o Fresh fruit and vegetables
o Meat and
fish
o
Water
o
Beer
o
Rum
o Soft drinks
o Cereal
o Eggs
o Bacon
o Milk
o Sandwich meat
o Cheese slices
o Condiments
o Bread
o Buns
o Munchies
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