Charter Packing List

Prepare for both cool and warm temperatures and remember that informal clothing is the rule in the islands. Please avoid suitcases by packing your gear in a pliable bag, such as a duffle bag. Roller bags and hard-sided suitcases will be difficult to store onboard and have a tendency to damage the wood surfaces on a boat. If necessary you may store your hard travel luggage with us, bringing a soft bag onboard.

Please check your charter agreement to assure that you have ordered the proper number of linens and towels for your group. If you need to add to that order, please make sure to do so a minimum of one week before your charter starts as we must place our linen order one week in advance.

What we provide:

• Bedding. Each linen set ordered comes with two flat sheets (top and bottom) and one comforter. The total number of linen sets you have ordered is indicated on your charter agreement. Pillows and pillow cases are also provided, matching the number of people onboard.
• Towel sets (each set is 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 wash cloth) matching the number indicated on yoru charter agreement.
• Hand towels for use in the heads
• Galley towels
• Utility towels for use around the vessel exterior
• Adult-sized PFDs (child sizes must be brought from home or may be borrowed from the Squalicum Harbor Office's lending program).

Items to consider bringing for your charter:

• Wind-breaker or soft shell jacket
• Layered clothing (long and short sleeved shirts, long pant, shorts, base layer (merino, poly, silk, etc). The key is clothing layers that can be added/removed depending on weather.
• Fleece top and pants
• Warm cap/hat, or sun hat, depending on season
• Fleece or wool socks
• Warm clothes for sleeping (heat typically off at night)
• Sunglasses and if applicable reading glasses
• Bathing suit
• Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
• Rain gear (any PVC will do - - it need not be expensive)
• Soft-soled shoes with non-marking soles for use onboard. Recommend also bringing a pair you can get wet (boots, water shoes, or Chaco/Teva sandals) for use when going ashore in the dinghy.
• Camera
• Personal water bottle
• Shower sandals (for use onshore)
• Sailing gloves (optional)
• Personal toiletries
• DC "car charger" for your cell phone
• Food and drink for meals on board plus galley staples (eg. spices, plastic wrap, coffee/tea)

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