Saturday, April 08, 2006

What you need to bring.

Below are essentials for the trip. I've left out the obvious things (like a toothbrush or swimsuit, dumb ass) that are assumed. As for food, we will plan this when Derek posts his preliminary menu on this blog. Pack all items in a duffel bag.

  • WARM clothes, including fleece, long-johns and sweater (it WILL get cold. Bring spare clothes as if it might snow and rain the whole trip). "Prepare for the worst, but expect the best".

  • Quality rain gear (rain coat with rain pants and boots if you have them. We'll be sailing in any weather---rain or shine. Not kidding).

  • Sunscreen (At least SPF 30)

  • Seasickness Protection (See Jason’s post)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sleeping Bag (blankets, if you don’t have one)

  • Sleeping pills (Ok, not essential, but priceless when trying to sleep in unfamiliar circumstances)

  • Small flashlight

  • Knife (Not of the kitchen variety -- something fit for the outdoors).

  • White-soled tennis shoes (If you leave black shoe marks on Bailey's boat's deck, please report to him, not me, asshole).

  • Brimmed hat

  • Cash and check. We're gonna stop in remote places. Don't depend on credit card. Also, you'll need to reimburse everyone for food and boat. Bring a blank check -- with money in the bank to back it up.

  • Don't complain about music if you don't bring your own Cds or MP3 Player

  • Please add any ideas I’ve forgotten to the comments section of this post. Also, if you don't have one of the above items, email me because I might have an extra.

    7 comments:

    All Rounder said...

    Anybody have a Mr. Coffee? The Segel has that metal percolator contraption, but I think a Mr. Coffee machine would be way way better. Last year I was jonesing for some coffee and all we had was lukewarm coffee water with specks in it. And with the all night sail thing . . .

    Wicketywack said...

    I think a French Press will be much better and easier. I have no idea WTF that contraption on the Segel is even called, but it was crap, indeed.

    All Rounder said...

    french press - hoity toity

    Hard Work Cures All said...

    I have a coffe pot that I can bring.

    Leiostomus xanthurus said...

    "Hill-Billy woman getter"??

    All Rounder said...

    Colin - will you bring a gun? If we have a pirate flag again this year, we should at least shoot a pistol.

    Leiostomus xanthurus said...

    Muffins and Mortars? What do you think Colin, Southpark anyone????