If you’re reading this post about what to pack for a bareboat charter in Australia, congratulations, you must have an exciting adventure booked!
In the Whitsundays, you are likely to enjoy fabulous weather, but it's always good to check the forecast close to your booking, just to ensure you have packed in a way that takes the weather into account. While it's unusual, sometimes we do get some unfavourable weather conditions.
In this post, our packing list suggestions are based on the weather we generally get in the Whitsundays
No matter how long you planning to stay on a yacht, there is one golden rule to keep in mind when packing for a sailing holiday. Pack light.
Yeah, we know, everyone says pack light for pretty much every holiday. But the thing is, you’re on a boat, you’re not backpacking through Europe or wheeling a large suitcase through airports. You can’t just dump things you don’t want overboard. You need to pack light and you need to pack smart.
So, to help you, we’ve created a packing list for anyone going on a bareboat yacht charter. While we are based in the Whitsundays, this list would work for most sailing holiday destinations around the world or for anyone travelling to Australia and wondering what to pack.
For more specific tips on how to prepare for a sailing holiday with Whitsunday Rent a Yacht, please see this post on preparing for your bareboat charter.
Storage space is tight aboard a yacht, so soft-sided luggage such as a duffel bag is ideal. Once you’ve unpacked, a duffel bag will easily stow under your bed. Don’t bring wheeled cases.
You will need to organise food and drinks for your bareboat charter. We can arrange catering and meals to be delivered to your yacht through provisioning companies who offer services to suit all needs and budgets.
It's great to do meal planning before your trip, especially if you're chartering as a group. If you want to really take the holiday vibes up a notch, check out these nautical cocktail recipes and add some of the drinto your shopping list.
If you know you will be doing a lot of sailing on your yacht charter, you might like to add the following items to your packing list:
Speak to our staff if you would like to order the following extras for your charter
No matter what you pack, you are sure to have an amazing sailing adventure. Enjoy!
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Packing tips and list to help you prepare for your bareboat sailing adventure in paradise