How to prepare for sailing vacation?

Amazing sailing season 2022 is behind us, but season 2023 is just around the corner. Lot of people has started with the preparation for next season. If you are beginner in sailing the preparation may be difficult for you. But don’t worry in this blog we will give you tips how to prepare for unforgettable sailing vacation.

Choose your sailing destination

First is important to choose destination where you want to go sailing. The destination is crucial to have unforgettable vacation. We recommend that you search the destination before you choose and book a boat because lot of counties have charters to rent a boat, but the sailing tourism is not developed in that country. In such destinations you may encounter many obstacles during your vacation, and you will not have a totally fulfilled experience. NorthEast travel agency has recommendation of top 5 destination where to go sailing.

Rent a boat

After choosing destination is time to pick a dream boat. For sailing you can choose between sailboat and catamaran. Catamaran is bigger and has more space in the interior but with this type of the boat you can’t experience real sailing. On the other hand, sailboat is more for adventure vacation if you want to experience sailing and learn how to sail, but it is also for peaceful sail and vacation. Additionally, each boat has its own brand, so you must ultimately decide which brand of boat you want for your sailing vacation. Check which boats NorthEast travel offers you.

Skipper

You have destination and you have also a boat, but you don’t have license for sailing. Don’t worry the skipper is here for that. Lot of people go sailing every year and don’t have sailing license, but they have skipper who sail for them. Skipper job is to define the route for sailing, choose marinas or bays for anchor, follow the weather etc. If you have skipper in your sailing vacation, you need only to relax and have great time.

We suggest checking our skipper list.

Luggage

Few days before your sailing vacation is time to start packing luggage. The best bag for the sailing is duffle bag because the storage space is limited on the boat. Also, you don’t need to bring lot of clothes because sailing vacation is very casual, and most of the time you will be in t-shirts, shorts, swimwear, or bikinis. However, because it can get cold at night, we always recommend bringing a sweatshirt or jacket.

Documents, credit cards and currency

We know that everyone brings documents with them but bring also copy of your documents in case of lost. Many people are used to paying with credit cards, but in some cases in sailing vacation, cash is preferable. Big supermarkets, restaurants, shops etc. accept credit cards but in small island caffe bars, markets and some restaurants accept only cash and it’s better to have some cash in your wallet in these occasions. Also, every country has own currency, search on web before your vacation the currency of sailing destination.

Firts Aid Kit and sunscreen

Also, important thing to bring to sailing vacation is First Aid Kit. Chartered sailing boats always have First Aid Kit, but it is recommended to bring basic medicine such antibacterial cream, aspirin or non-aspirin pain relievers, seasickness remedies, anti-sting cream, anti-burn cream, bug spray. Furthermore, on sailing vacation you will be most of the time on sun and its important to protect your skin. We recommend always to bring sunscreen with factor 30 and for children sunscreen with factor 50. Many people are not used to being exposed to the sun over the sea, and their skin can quickly burn. Protect your skin before its tool late and sun ruin your vacation.