When you're on a boat, there is limited room for baggage. Passengers are generally encouraged to pack lightly and are given a maximum weight limit. At the same time, there are specific considerations to be made for packing for a sea trip. When packing your sea bag, what are some of the must-haves to ensure a wonderful trip on the sea? What must you pack to be well-prepared without being overloaded?
While at sea, you have no protection from the elements when you are on deck, and the sun can leave you dehydrated, burned and miserable. Make sure your sea bag has a good sunscreen with a high-enough SPF for your skin tone. Bring a hat with a brim, loose-fitting, light-colored pants and shirt, and sandals. Bring a hand fan if the weather is likely to be hot. Bring a powdered electrolyte mix that you can add to water if you start to feel exhausted or dehydrated. None of these items should take up much room.
While most people travel at sea during good weather, there's no telling when a storm might hit. Make sure to include in your sea bag some items to weather a storm. Include Dramamine or other sea-sickness drugs in case the water grows rough. Bring a thin yet warm sweater, waterproof footwear and a raincoat.
One thing a sea bag must contain is a few items that will help with relaxation. People often take a trip on a boat to enjoy summer's long, lazy days. What helps you enjoy a leisurely day? Is it a thick summer romance novel, a chessboard, or an MP3 player loaded with your favorite music? Include items you'll enjoy in your sea bag.
Include in your sea bag all necessary documents, identification, money and communication devices. Nobody wants to be at sea and suddenly find himself without a vital item. Boats often move over international waters and visit different nations. Do you have your passport? Do you have photocopies of it, and are they sealed in two waterproof plastic bags? What about your phone and a list of important phone numbers in case you lose it? Make sure to bring cash as well as a credit card, and store one of them on your person, one in your sea bag.
