Things Non-Boaty Friends Should Bring

**Firefly211** · 10-03-12, 10:49

Over the Easter week I have some non sailing friends jointing us.

We have all seen the boat advertisements with a beautiful woman in a swimsuit sunning herself on the foredeck or a group of longtime friends enjoying a glass of wine in the cockpit, all wearing white pants, a pink button-down shirt and a seafoam green sweater tied over their shoulders. Funny that they don't show what it's like when a squall suddenly heads in!

Has anyone made up a list of things to tell friends and family to pack? As I have so much stuff on the boat I forget some of the obvious stuff to tell um

So far I have:

Sunglasses
Warm sweatshirts/jumpers
Thermals
Non marking shoes. (Leave high heels at home please).
Chap stick
Fleese type jacket
Wash kit
Gloves

Pack in a soft bag.

I have waterproofs and sea sickness remedies on board for guests.

**richardbayle** · 10-03-12, 10:53

What about a woolly hat? And a thin towel to wrap around their necks when it's raining, stops the water running down inside the collar. Works for me.. http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif

**Wandering Star** · 10-03-12, 10:56

Gelcoat filler
Antifouling paint
Sandpaper
Overalls safety goggles and mask
Provisions

Cheers, Brian.

**PurpleKate** · 10-03-12, 11:00

sleeping bag
pillow
beer/wine
waterproofs
phone charger (12v) if they have one

**Firefly211** · 10-03-12, 11:09

Originally Posted by flobbergob

Gelcoat filler
Antifouling paint
Sandpaper
Overalls safety goggles and mask
Provisions

Cheers, Brian.

Noted and added to list. Little does nephew know I plan to haul him up the mast to change a bulb!

**prv** · 10-03-12, 11:00

Clothing-wise, I generally tell people to "think hiking".

Not sure that anyone knows what "non marking shoes" are; might be worth being more specific.

I assume my friends have the nous not to turn up in high heels or leather-soled formal shoes; I think most modern casual shoes that people my age would wear are likely to be fine on decks. Though admittedly I have workaday off-white fibreglass rather than acres of pristine teak.

Overall, for the sort of relaxed cruising that you'd do with friends who hadn't been on a boat before, there just isn't a need for lots of special kit.

Pete

**Coaster** · 10-03-12, 11:08

Originally Posted by Firefly211

...all wearing white pants...

Must be hot if they've taken their trousers off.

Camera, preferably waterproof.
Small binoculars.
Baseball cap and/or floppy sunhat.
Reading book(s) or Kindle.
Personal music player, i.e. with earphones.

**Firefly211** · 10-03-12, 11:12

Originally Posted by Coaster

Must be hot if they've taken their trousers off.
.

or just very casual?

**Angele** · 10-03-12, 11:26

I always tell people to assume they will need one extra layer of clothing than they would if they were on dry land. Always seem to end up beating to windward at some point.

Also, stress the need for a change of clothing in case they get wet. But, do it in a reassuring way, not "for when you fall in!"