Not all sailing areas require the same gear, the same foul weather equipment or even the same shorts. But some items you must always bring. In this kit list we hope to give you a small insight in what to bring, but of course, please consider this list might not encumber all that you would wish to take!
Very important is that your bag or small suitcase needs to be stored in the room, under your bed, there is limited space – so bring a foldable bag! To see what is already on board, please read our included excluded page.
What should you always bring:
+ Soap (preferably parabens and plastic free)
+ Toothpaste
+ Tooth brush
+ Comfortable clothing
+ Socks (at least until halfway through the voyage)
+ Underwear (at least until halfway through the voyage)
+ Binoculars (if you like bird watching, we have a pair on board, but it stays in the back close to the navigational area, it does not go on hikes)
+ Sunscreen
+ Photocamera (or you can ask other guests for their pictures)
+ Chargers for electrical equipment – there is 220v with central European plugs and a usb plug in the cabin
+ Day pack rug sack or small bag for hikes.
+ Water bottle for hikes
+ A good mood and an open mind 😉
Also always bring:
+ Passport
+ Visa if required
+ Valid Insurance papers
+ Personal Medicines
+ Seasicknes pills if you need them
Ocean Crossing
When the ocean crossing is not part of the Southern Ocean sailing (so no South Georgia or Antarctica included) the crossings are usually in warm weather. Going from North to South, please be advised that the weather in the Falkland Islands is cool and wet! So also bring at least one set of warm clothing.
+ Waterproof jacket (can be sailing gear, but hiking gear, light weight jackets are very nice as well)
+ Waterproof pants
+ T shirts (at least 5)
+ Shorts (at least 2)
+ Long pants
+ Light / cool footwear with grip on deck (can be flipflops or sandles)
+ Waterproof boots / footwear
+ Swimming outfit
+ Sunhat
+ Merino wool thermal wear (can be light weight)
+ Waterbottle (yes it said so in what always to bring, but during warm days, this is really a must!)
Greenland & Iceland
+ Hiking waterproof pant
+ Hiking waterproof jacket
+ Wool sweater
+ A lightweight down jacket can be very nice
+ Warm head wear
+ Buff or neck scarf
+ Gloves against the cold, not necessarily for sailing
+ Long pants
+ T Shirt
+ Sweater
+ Merino Wool full under layer (at least 1 full set, depending on length voyage, 2 sets)
If there are any items you usually take on your hikes, and they are easy to take in your luggage, don’t forget to bring them!
On the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica there are different levels of Bio-Security we will have to comply with. To make it easy on yourself we recommend you bring one set of hiking gear that you would like to use on shore, that is completely cleaned at home. This means Velcro is cleaned and does not contain any seeds or pollen. Your pockets are empty of any seeds, pollen, sand etc. Your boots are cleaned, no sand or mud on them.
This way, getting ready for the first landing becomes a walk in the park.
For more information on Bio Security, please visit the follow page.
Falkland, South Georgia, Antarctica
These surroundings can be very cold, especially on longer watches. And also because these areas are protected, we ask you to take at least two sets of wet weather gear, with one of them at least completely clean. If you have sailing gear, perfect, but also bring some light weight, waterproof hiking gear. We recommend goretex pro of any brand. This is tough and durable. Often easy to clean and light weight.
For the cold
+ Merino wool 180/200gr thermal underwear (at least 3 sets)
+ Down jacket (if possible 800/900gr filling is the best)
+ Down jacket (700gr) or windstopper jacket
+ Woolen sweater
+ Warm head wear
+ Buff or neck scarf
+ Gloves against the cold, not necessarily for sailing (two pairs)
For the rain and wet landings
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof hiking footwear
Waterproof hiking jacket
Waterproof hiking pants
In the cold, making layers is important. If there is no rain, most 800gr down jackets with a merino wool layer underneath are warm enough. If it rains, most jackets do not fit over the down jacket. Therefore we recommend layer one merino wool, layer two a woolen sweater, layer three a thinner down jacket or wind stopper and layer four your water proof jacket.
Of course we understand that not everybody has these items in their closet. Therefor we support the way of thing of Patagonia and other brands, “Buy it, wear it, repair it, pass it on!”
If you no longer have use for the items off this once in a lifetime experience, others might be interested. BUT also! You may buy your gear second hand, from somebody who has worn their gear only once.
read more here
North West Passage or taste of
+ Hiking waterproof pant
+ Hiking waterproof jacket
+ Wool sweater
+ A lightweight down jacket can be very nice
+ Warm head wear
+ Buff or neck scarf
+ Gloves against the cold, not necessarily for sailing
+ Long pants
+ T Shirt
+ Sweater
+ Merino Wool full under layer (at least 3 full sets)
+ Down jacket (if possible 800/900gr filling is the best)
+ Down jacket (700gr) or windstopper jacket
Summer in the Northern Territories of Canada can be cold, but they can be beautiful and warm as well. During the 2019 voyage we have had days of 2 degrees and days of 19 degrees. We had nights of 0 degrees, but also nights with a warm land breeze, where a woolen sweater and merino under layer were enough.
