What to buy and bring for a sloop trip

A sloop trip needs more than food and drinks. You also need compact serving equipment, cooling, waterproof storage, power and lighting that can handle time on the water. Pack each boat with the basics before departure, then keep spare supplies at the departure location. This list helps you buy and gather everything without leaving essentials behind, from reusable tableware and ice packs to life jackets, mooring lines and offline music.

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What to bring

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

Transport

Dinghiesqty 3
Life jacketsqty 35
Mooring linesqty 6
Fendersqty 6
Anchorsqty 3
Water ticketsqty 3
Waterproof bagsqty 6

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 3
Folding chairsqty 30
Tableclothsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 50
Reusable wine glassesqty 35
Reusable platesqty 40
Reusable cutleryqty 40
Serving plattersqty 8
Serving utensilsqty 6

Kitchen

Coolersqty 6
Ice packsqty 24
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 4
Kitchen tongsqty 4
Bottle openersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 3
Water jugsqty 6
Aluminum foilqty 3
Food storage containersqty 12

Equipment

Bluetooth speakersqty 3
Power banksqty 4
Charging cablesqty 6

Lighting

Battery lanternsqty 6
String lightsqty 3

Decorations

Buntingqty 6
Balloonsqty 40
Table décorqty 6

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Flashlightsqty 4
Waterproof phone casesqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6
Cleaning bucketsqty 3
Dish brushesqty 3
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand soap dispensersqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Tonic - 4 bottles
- Ginger ale - 4 bottles
- Beer - 72 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- White wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 4 bottles
- Prosecco - 4 bottles
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Raw ham - 750 grams
- Smoked chicken breast - 750 grams
- Herb cream cheese - 500 grams
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Strawberries - 2 kilos
- Olives - 4 jars
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 5 bags
- Plain chips - 5 bags
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Salted nuts - 3 kilos
- Rice crackers - 4 packs
- Salsa - 3 jars
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Lemons - 12 pieces
- Fresh mint - 4 bunches
- Herb salt - 1 jar
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Napkins - 250 pieces
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 40 pieces
- Dish soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer gel - 3 bottles
- Wet wipes - 6 packs

Tips

Plan around the number of boats and participants: prepare one boat package per sloop instead of putting all drinks, cups and serving utensils in a single central box.
Chill drinks before departure and pack coolers with ice packs. Bring water jugs and thermos flasks so people are not relying only on chilled drinks during the trip.
Use waterproof bags for the participant list, route maps, water tickets and phones. Pack power banks and charging cables before leaving; battery levels are easy to overlook on the water.
Check the safety and mooring gear before shopping is finished: every sloop should have the required life jackets, fenders, anchors and mooring lines ready for collection.
Prepare food that can be served without a full kitchen. Pack cutting boards, knives, tongs, serving platters, foil and food storage containers, and bring bottle openers where drinks are packed.

Frequently asked questions

What food should I buy for a sloop trip?: Choose easy-to-serve snacks and meals that do not need much preparation on board. Pack enough for the full sailing period, plus at least one extra serving per person in case the trip runs late.
How many drinks do I need for a sloop trip?: As a planning guide, allow 2 to 3 drinks per person for the first hour, then 1 to 2 drinks per person for each additional hour. Add plenty of water and chill the drinks before departure.
What safety equipment do I need for a sloop trip?: Have a life jacket available for every participant and check the equipment supplied with each sloop before boarding. Also prepare the anchors, fenders and mooring lines before pickup, rather than waiting until departure.
What should I pack to keep things dry on a boat?: Use waterproof bags for documents, electronics and spare clothing, and keep food in sealed storage containers. Pack route maps and the participant list in waterproof protection at least 1 day before departure.

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