What to Buy for an Anniversary Sailing Trip

An anniversary sailing trip needs more than food and champagne. You’ll need enough tableware for the full guest count, reliable ways to keep drinks cold, and equipment that can handle wind, spray and limited power onboard. Use the quantities below as a starting point: plan one complete place setting per guest, plus 10% extra for breakage or delays. Pack chargers, waterproof storage and lighting before departure day, because replacing forgotten items at a marina is rarely quick.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 50
Buffet tablesqty 3
Tablecloth tablesqty 6
Parasolsqty 3

Tableware

Dinner platesqty 60
Dessert platesqty 60
Soup bowlsqty 50
Water glassesqty 60
Wine glassesqty 60
Champagne glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 60
Coffee spoonsqty 60
Dinner cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 12
Serving plattersqty 10
Serving spoonsqty 10
Corkscrewqty 2
Bottle openersqty 3

Equipment

Coolersqty 6
Ice packsqty 24
Portable speakersqty 2
Power banksqty 4
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Phone chargersqty 4
Waterproof phone casesqty 6
Waterproof storage boxesqty 6
Megaphone
Flashlightsqty 6
VHF radio
First aid kit
Life jacketsqty 50
Business walkie-talkiesqty 4

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 3
Bread knivesqty 2
Mixing bowlsqty 6
Measuring cupsqty 2
Aluminum traysqty 10
Cold serving plattersqty 8
Thermos flasksqty 4
Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Ice cube traysqty 4

Decorations

Balloonsqty 100
Balloon arch
Buntingqty 8
Table decorationsqty 6
LED candlesqty 24
Anniversary banner
Photo framesqty 8
Name badgesqty 60
Table numbersqty 6
Waterproof tapeqty 4
Rope rollsqty 3

Lighting

LED light stringsqty 6
Rechargeable lampsqty 8
Emergency lightingqty 2

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Trash bag holdersqty 6
Washing-up tubsqty 3
Dishwashing brushesqty 4
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 20
Broomqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2
Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 3
Toilet brushqty 2
Hand soap dispensersqty 3
Towel rollsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat baguettes - 8 pieces
- White baguettes - 6 pieces
- Mini croissants - 60 pieces
- Butter - 1 kilo
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Plain cream cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1.5 kilos
- Pesto - 4 jars
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Brie - 1.5 kilos
- Boiled ham - 1.5 kilos
- Smoked salmon - 1 kilo
- Vegetarian Spread - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 10 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Celery - 4 heads
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Melons - 3 pieces
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Mixed salad - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 500 grams
- Red onions - 6 pieces
- Canned corn - 6 cans
- Chickpeas - 6 cans
- Feta - 1 kilo
- Mozzarella - 1 kilo
- Pasta - 3 kilos
- Pesto sauce - 8 jars
- Tomato sauce - 8 jars
- Parmesan cheese - 500 grams
- Chicken breast - 4 kilos
- Vegetarian meatballs - 3 kilos
- Red lentils - 1 kilo
- Vegetable broth - 2 liters
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Sunflower oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Garlic sauce - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Paprika powder - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Garlic powder - 1 jar
- Chili flakes - 1 jar
- Balsamic cream - 1 bottle
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salted nuts - 3 kilos
- Olives - 2 kilos
- Toast rounds - 8 packs
- Mini quiches - 80 pieces
- Bitterballen - 100 pieces
- Vegetarian snacks - 80 pieces
- Lemons - 15 pieces
- Limes - 12 pieces
- Vanilla ice cream - 5 liters
- Chocolate sauce - 2 bottles
- Whipped cream - 12 cans
- Brownies - 60
- Mini pastries - 60 pieces
- Coffee beans - 2 kilos
- Tea selection - 100 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Tonic - 6 bottles
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Orange juice - 8 packs
- Beer - 120 bottles
- Alcohol-free beer - 48 bottles
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Rosé - 10 bottles
- Red wine - 8 bottles
- Prosecco - 8 bottles
- Ginger beer - 6 bottles
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Paper napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper towels - 8 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dishwasher tablets - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant wipes - 4 packs
- Rubber gloves - 6 pairs
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 6 packs
- Toilet freshener - 3 pieces

Tips

Count one dinner plate, dessert plate, water glass, wine glass and cutlery set per guest, then add 10% extra. Champagne glasses and coffee cups should cover everyone who will join those moments, not just the people eating dinner.
Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one to two per person for each additional hour. Bring enough coolers and ice packs to keep drinks cold throughout the sailing and avoid relying on a single cooler.
Keep phones, route printouts and spare chargers in waterproof phone cases or waterproof storage boxes. Pack at least one power bank for every two guests who may need to charge a phone during the trip.
For a dockside meal, allow one table seat per guest and add 10% spare seating if the guest list may change. Pack tablecloths, serving platters and serving spoons separately so food service does not depend on the boat’s limited galley equipment.
Bring portable speakers, extension cords and power strips only after checking the boat and departure location’s power access. Add flashlights and a megaphone before departure; they are easy to overlook when the trip is planned mainly around food and decorations.

Frequently asked questions

How many plates and glasses do I need for an anniversary sailing trip?: Buy one dinner plate, dessert plate and water glass per guest, plus 10% extra. For example, 20 guests means 22 of each basic item; add wine and champagne glasses according to the number of planned serving moments.
How much ice should I buy for a sailing trip?: Start with roughly 1 to 2 kilograms of ice per person for a day trip, adjusted for warm weather and cooler size. Add ice packs for food and keep drinks in separate coolers so opening one does not warm everything else.
What should I pack to keep electronics dry on a boat?: Pack one waterproof phone case per person who needs access to a phone, plus at least two waterproof storage boxes for shared documents, chargers and power banks. Keep a spare power bank for every two guests using their phones regularly.
When should I buy the equipment for an anniversary sailing trip?: Check and buy non-food equipment at least 7 days before departure. Confirm chargers, extension cords, speakers, lighting and waterproof storage 48 hours beforehand, then buy ice and other short-life supplies on the day of sailing.

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