Packing List — The Voyage

Required Items

Good attitude and flexibility!
Broad-brimmed hat for sun — with a string to keep it on in the wind
Sunscreen
Light-colored long-sleeve shirt for sun
Changes of underwear and shirts
Jacket for cold and rain (unlikely)
Flip-flops for marina bathrooms
Clothes to get wet or swim in — this will happen frequently
Any medications or supplements you use regularly
Personal hygiene items (at minimum: toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, pads)
Boat shoes (soft-soled, truly non-marking) if you don’t want to go barefoot on board
Towel
Seasickness aids (see below)

Seasickness Aids

We highly recommend the EmeTerm Explore anti-nausea wristband (FDA-cleared, waterproof). We’ve tested it and it works amazingly well.

For a chemical remedy that doesn’t make you drowsy, ask your doctor to prescribe Scopolamine patches. The tiny, skin-colored patch goes behind your ear and typically lasts three days. Bryant always keeps these with him, just in case.

Preferred Items

Power pack for cell phone charging (minimal charging capability on boat)
Rain gear (jacket and pants)
A snack or drink to share
Sunglasses with a strap

Optional Items

Nicer clothing for going ashore and travel home
Book to read
Card or other games
Special snacks or dietary needs
Gloves (for handling lines)
Personal first aid kit (we will have basics on board)

How Aram & Bryant Pack

Shirts: Either linen/cotton or very light microfiber sports shirts (1 per day). At least one long sleeve — if it’s over 85°, it can actually feel cooler to wear a long sleeve than a short sleeve in the sun.
Shorts: Realistically, 2–3 pairs for a week, then 1–2 nice ones to go ashore.
Shore clothes: It’s fun to have a couple of nice-looking outfits for going ashore, but keep it light and simple.
Footwear: We are normally barefoot on board most of the time. Aram brings compression socks to reduce fatigue if he has to be at the helm for several hours at a time.
Sunscreen: Aram uses Blue Lizard Mineral sunscreen — works better and lasts longer. Bryant loves Sun Bum.
Luggage: If possible, bring soft or smaller luggage (a rolling duffel is a great compromise) — so you don’t have a giant hardshell suitcase in your room or locker all week.

Any questions, just ask! These are good questions for the group chat.