It is often difficult to imagine in detail how a vacation will be on board a ship, and then with the idea of ​​foreseeing everything, enormous suitcases are made full of things that we will not use, and that will be very impractical when it comes to getting on board.

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So here are some practical tips to build your suitcase and your luggage is light, simple and complete.

 

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  1. You must not forget that you will surely go to a tropical climate. If you plan to take boat vacations, it is most likely that you do it in an area with a tropical climate. Remember that in the sea, during the nights the temperature descends several degrees, but during the hours of sun the heat is felt.
  2. The routine on board usually begins with a good breakfast in the cockpit enjoying the view, and since it is hot from early, it is best to get out of bed with the bathing suit, because before or after the coffee, we can give ourselves the first dive in the morning. If the day continues with some diving, we will continue in a bathing suit. If we sail for a while to change coves or looking for a beach, the swimsuit will remain our best garment on board. Maybe at noon we go down to eat at a restaurant or beach bar, and then men can wear a shirt or shirt, and women some beach dress on top of the bikini.
  3. And no matter what the afternoon, until the sun goes down, the swimsuit will be our best ally for life on board. At dusk, a refreshing shower to remove salt from the body, is highly recommended. And a post-solar cream and fresh clothes produce a refreshing pleasure, which leaves us ready for the drink. This is another experience that you will experience on board when you rent a boat with a skipper or without a skipper.
  4. A lightweight cotton or  coat, dress and a bag of thread or finite wool, will be enough for the night, whether it comes from food on board, or if the plan is to go down to dinner on land. Remember that many times you have to go down by boat on the beach, so that the low shoes or tacos don t  work because we have to put our feet in the water. Some Havaianas flip flops or Crocs, are the most practical for the landing.
  5. For the possibility that one day it is cooler or it rains, it is good to wear some waterproof windbreaker type jacket.
  6. Then, the most important thing is to take two or three swimsuits, several cotton t-shirts, some shorts, one or two intermediate coats and a cold coat. It is also good to take two or three small towels instead of giant towels, because if it rains we will always have some dry ones and they take up less space. It is also very practical to carry our personal hygiene items in a necessaire, to avoid leaving things in bathrooms and cabins.

What should we avoid?

Taking vacations on a boat is a different experience, and as such requires of us a certain ability to adapt in several areas.

The luggage is one of them and then we must think well before carrying things that we will not use, because then they will be a nuisance.

We must avoid carrying the same thing that we would take to a vacation in Paris or New York, five pants, eight shirts, four pairs of shoes, ten dresses, three jackets, etc.

  1. It is also good to avoid the excess of technology, since the energy is limited and if each one carries his mobile, his tablet, his notebook and his camera, there will be no place or generator to reach. Maybe it’s better to summarize.

Remember that in a boat, less is more … always!

 

What should not be missing?

  1. A good book! After two or three days on board, after the initial impact, each one finds his place and his moments. So think well of that book that you have been wanting to read for a while and do not have time … for the time has come!
  2. Sun glasses, hat or cap, sunscreen and mosquito repellent are a must-have combo on any sailing trip! And pills for seasickness, just in case. It’s better to prevent than to cure.
  3. What suitcase to take?

Finally, it is important to choose what type of suitcase we will carry. Never, under any circumstances, should you carry a rigid suitcase of the big ones, they are the real enemy on board, because in addition to scratching the floors, they occupy the same full as empty, they encourage you to carry countless unnecessary things and are impossible to keep on board.

The ideal thing is a flexible medium bag or a backpack, since we can place our clothes on the boat’s shelves, make a bag with the bag and feel at home.

 

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Remember that the ship is not a house, its spaces are limited but in compensation we can move and know a different beach or bay every day. It is only to dedicate a few minutes to the planning of the luggage, so that then it is not a problem and we can have everything necessary to enjoy an excellent boat vacation. You can find help to rent a boat with crew or without crew in this blog or entering www.hostandboat.com