What to Bring on a Sailing Trip

A sailing trip needs more than food and drinks. Pack provisions that can be served easily on a moving boat, keep personal items dry, and make safety gear available before departure. Plan chilled drinks, snacks and lunch around the route and landing point, then label bags so they can be loaded quickly. This checklist covers the practical items to buy or bring, from reusable tableware and coolers to life jackets, navigation tools and cleaning supplies.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Folding chairsqty 4
Foldable tablesqty 2
Tableclothqty 2

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 18
Reusable bowlsqty 18
Reusable cupsqty 36
Reusable cutleryqty 36
Reusable wine glassesqty 18

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef's knifeqty 2
Serving plattersqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3

Equipment

Coolersqty 4
Ice packsqty 16
Waterproof bagsqty 6
Waterproof phone casesqty 14
VHF radio
Navigation mapqty 2
Compassqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4

Sports equipment

Life jacketsqty 18
Throwing line
Waterproof blanketsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 3
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 2
Hand soapqty 2

Catering

Picnic basketsqty 4
Corkscrewqty 2
Bottle openersqty 2
Cool Bag for Diet Products
Groceries
- Pistolets - 24 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Wraps - 24 pieces
- Unsalted butter - 2 packs
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Brie - 3 pieces
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Smoked salmon - 750 grams
- Egg - 24 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Arugula - 6 bags
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Red onions - 4 pieces
- Avocados - 8 pieces
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Apples - 18 pieces
- Bananas - 18 pieces
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Salted crackers - 6 packs
- Olives - 4 jars
- Mixed nuts - 1.5 kilos
- Tortilla chips - 6 bags
- Salsa - 4 jars
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Pesto - 4 jars
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Balsamic vinegar - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 tin
- Black pepper - 1 canister
- Paprika powder - 1 can
- Herbal tea - 2 boxes
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Tea sugar - 1 pack
- Still water - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Beer - 36 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Red wine - 3 bottles
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Liquid dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Diet-Free Sandwiches - 6 pieces
- Vegan spreads - 4 tubs

Safety

First aid kit
Sunscreenqty 3
Emergency blanketqty 4
Signal whistlesqty 18

Tips

Plan about 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour, then add 1 drink per person for each following hour. Chill them before departure and keep extra bottles in a separate cooler.
Pack snacks and lunch in waterproof bags or picnic baskets, with roughly 250–350 g of food per person for a half-day trip. Bring cutting boards, a chef’s knife and serving utensils so food can be portioned on board.
Use one waterproof bag for phones and documents and label every bag with its contents. This prevents passengers from opening multiple coolers or unpacking dry storage during loading.
Check that there is one correctly sized life jacket per passenger before anyone boards. Keep the throwing line, VHF radio, navigation map, compass and flashlights accessible rather than buried in luggage.
Bring enough reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for one complete serving per person, plus at least 10% extra. Pack hand soap, cleaning cloths, dish brushes and waste bins so the boat can be cleaned before landing.

Frequently asked questions

How much food should I bring for a sailing trip?: For a half-day sailing trip, plan about 250–350 g of food per person, including snacks and lunch. Add 10% extra for the final participant count and pack food in portions that are easy to serve on a moving boat.
How many drinks do I need for a sailing trip?: Allow 2–3 drinks per person for the first hour and 1 drink per person for every additional hour. Bring extra water in a separate cooler, especially when the route lasts more than 3 hours.
What safety equipment should be on the boat?: Have one life jacket per passenger, plus a throwing line, VHF radio, navigation map, compass and flashlights. Check the equipment before departure and keep the radio and throwing line immediately accessible.
How do I keep luggage and phones dry on a sailing trip?: Use waterproof bags for clothing, food and documents, and waterproof phone cases for every participant who brings a phone. Label the bags before loading and keep at least one dry storage bag available for unexpected wet items.

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