| On a sailboat excursion of any duration longer than a | | | | - pate and caviar |
| few hours, stocking up with the proper provisions will | | | | - cookies and crackers |
| provide you with a much more enjoyable trip than | | | | - miscellaneous supplies (matches, soap, dish liquid, |
| heading out of the harbor with nothing provisioned in | | | | charcoal, shampoo) |
| the galley. It is advisable to follow some essential | | | | - frozen meat and vegetables |
| provisioning tips before heading out on your sailboat | | | | - fresh bakery items (cookies, pies, cakes, breads, |
| trip. | | | | bagels) |
| Provisioning Tips - Duration of Sailboat Excursion | | | | - soda, beer, wine, liquor, bottled water, juice, tea, |
| Before you can estimate what you will need provision | | | | coffee |
| wise, you must first decide how long you plan to be on | | | | - tobacco items |
| the water. Allow for unforeseen occurrences such as | | | | - ice |
| storms or off course detours that might delay planned | | | | * Self-Provisioning - You can always purchase your |
| visits to restocking destinations. | | | | provisions yourself and load them prior to departure. |
| Once you are out on the water, you are without the | | | | You can stock limited provisions with the intent to shop |
| convenience of running to the local grocery store at | | | | once you arrive at your destination, but be sure to plan |
| any time to pick up supplies, so implementing proper | | | | sufficiently in case of an unforeseen change in plans. |
| provisioning tips is essential. | | | | Some individuals regard provisioning as a fun part of |
| Many of the activities that take place on the water | | | | the trip. Some people are also more selective when it |
| such as swimming, jumping, and climbing tend to make | | | | comes to what they eat. By purchasing their own |
| you hungrier than you would typically be at home, | | | | provisions, they are sure to have on hand specialty |
| especially with kids. Good provisioning tips are to allow | | | | and gourmet foods that might not be readily available |
| extra so no one goes hungry. | | | | at just any grocery store. |
| Provisioning Tips - Proper Meal Planning | | | | * Charter Provisioning - This is typically the most |
| Proper meal planning is essential when it comes to | | | | expensive method, but it offers great convenience. |
| provisioning tips. You need to provision everything that | | | | Quality provisioning companies also allow plenty of |
| is required for each meal including condiments, | | | | customizing in the provisioning plan, catering to individual |
| ingredients, spices, etc. Do not forget to include snacks | | | | needs. |
| and drinks. | | | | Pricing is based on the number of individuals and the |
| If you have a hired sailing crew, it is customary that | | | | number of days provisioned; plans are usually for the |
| you feed them while on board, so one of the important | | | | three main meals. Usually beverages are not included |
| provisioning tips is to include them in your calculations. | | | | in the plan price and are available at an additional cost. |
| If you have an onboard chef who travels with you, | | | | Provisioning Tips - Not Just About Food |
| food provisioning is generally his or her responsibility; | | | | One common occurrence regarding provisioning tips is |
| however, not everyone has the luxury of an onboard | | | | omission of necessities. Remember that while |
| chef and many sailboat travelers prefer the privacy of | | | | provisioning for food is important, other supplies will be |
| sailing without onboard staff. | | | | necessary and it is very easy to forget them if you |
| Provisioning Tips - Options to Consider | | | | don't have a quality provisioning checklist to follow. |
| There is more than one solution for provisioning your | | | | Provisioning tips regarding commonly forgotten items |
| sailboat. Depending on your budget and schedule, you | | | | include: |
| might find that one option is more suitable to your | | | | - trash and storage bags |
| specific needs. Provisioning tips regarding this are: | | | | - tin foil, saran wrap, paper towels, napkins, paper |
| * Ordering Ahead - If you know where and when | | | | plates, plastic picnic ware |
| regarding reaching a specific destination, there are | | | | - gas or charcoal grill, matches, lighter |
| call-ahead marketplaces that cater to sailboat | | | | - cooler, ice |
| travelers. You place your order in advance, and the | | | | - medications, aspirin, first aid supplies, sunscreen, bug |
| provider delivers to your boat at a scheduled time. | | | | repellent |
| Some of the items you can expect to order this way | | | | - toiletry supplies (toilet paper, soap, shampoo, |
| include: | | | | toothpaste) |
| - fresh fruits and vegetables | | | | - dish liquid, cleansers, air fresheners |
| - fresh and dried herbs and spices | | | | Provisioning Tips - For the Best Trip Possible |
| - pasta, rice, cereal, pasta sauces | | | | There is no experience quite like a sailboat excursion |
| - dairy items, cheese, milk, yogurt, eggs | | | | out on the open sea. Whether your experience is a |
| - jams, jellies, and chutneys | | | | good or a bad one can be the result of many things, |
| - condiments, pickles, olives, oil, salad dressings, vinegar | | | | but don't let the outcome of your trip be a bad |
| - canned beans, vegetables, and fruit | | | | experience because of a lack of following sensible |
| - nuts, snacks, chips | | | | provisioning tips. Your sailing experience will be much |
| - deli meat and cheese | | | | more to your satisfaction if you plan ahead for |
| - canned and frozen seafood | | | | everything you will need. |