Things to Bring on a Sailing Charter

You'll be surprised how little you'll need for a week on a sail boat in the Caribbean. We live in swim suits, t-shirts and shorts. They are appropriate for all occasions! But here is a list of a few things you might want to bring and a few items you can leave at home. If you have any questions about what to bring, call or email us.

Ten Things to Bring on a Charter
1. Sun screen - but not spray. The wind will blow it everywhere except on you! Also, it stains everything it touches!
2. A hat that won't blow off and will shade your face.
3. A bathing suit cover that you can wear if you feel like you are getting too much sun.
4. A long sleeve 'rash guard' like surfers wear. They look cool AND you won't get sunburned while snorkeling. It provides a bit of warmth so you'll be able to stay in the water longer and you won't have to put sunscreen on your back or arms until after you come out of the water. How great is that!
5. Soft luggage. Once you are on board you will unpack and we will stow your bags until the end of the trip.
6. MUSIC! We have an iPod port and CD player so bring it on - we want to hear it!
7. If you are addicted to email and have a blackberry or iPhone, bring it. You will always be able to get a cell phone signal though steep roaming charges may apply in the BVI. Ashore you can get free wireless from many beach bars.
8. Camera. You might want to consider a disposable underwater camera for your snorkeling adventures.
9. Sandals suitable for walking or hiking on shore.
10. Hmmmmm - can't think of anything else! Just bathing suit, T-shirt and shorts and we're ready to go!

What you do NOT need to bring on charter:
1. Hot combs, hot curlers, hair dryers or any electric appliance for styling your hair. First, boats work on a 12v system so we only have 110 power when we run our generator. Second, the only hair style that works on a sail boat is the classic (and classy) 'wind-blown look'. Don't worry - your hair will look great! The salt in the air gives it extra body and no static fly-away. The genius who invented the pony-tail was probably a sailor (remember how sexy Russel Crow looked in Master and Commander!).
2. Cosmetics. You are basically living outdoors and will have a lovely sun-kissed glow.
3. Skin products that contain peroxide (like ProAcive). We learned the hard way that they leave bleach spots on our sheets, towels, face cloths, bed spreads. pillows and shams :(
4. Dramamine. We will always be in site of land and our sailing is usually only about 1 1/2 hours from island to island. If you do think you will need it, we have it on board.
5. Swim fins. They take up a lot of space in your luggage so you might as well use ours. BUT, if you have a snorkel mask that fits you well, bring it!

That's it! Keep it simple and we'll take care of the rest!