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admin Date , March 31, 2026 Sailing Previous Blog New Years Day Race Comments (0)
We have made a list and already done some shopping.
Essentials are a couple of Gill Jackets, since our others are not as waterproof as they could be.
A headtorch. I think that if we go out for a meal, it could be dark when we get back to the boat - very dark - so a headtorch so that I have both hands free might be a good choice. My wife is taking her bike light. No much bigger than a pen but very bright in max mode.
Other things are in hand,
The taxi is booked for 3:15am!
Cash is being sorted.
Travel Insurance is done
Two weeks to go until our sailing holiday… and that familiar feeling is setting in.
Not excitement.
Not anticipation.
No… it’s that quiet, nagging voice saying:
“You’ve forgotten something important.”
Let’s take stock.
✔ Two new jackets (very smart, very waterproof, possibly unnecessary in 25°C sunshine)
✖ No salopettes (so when it does rain… we’ll look like well-dressed teabags)
✔ Head torch and hand torch (clearly planning for either night sailing or a power cut in Croatia)
✔ Wife has packed sensibly (extra clothes, options, layers… all the things I should have done)
✔ I have… a couple of old t-shirts and shorts (optimism over preparation) ok perhaps I will take 4
✔ Sailing shoes from the Thames (perfect for mud… less certain for marinas and hot decks)
✔ Flights booked, car hire sorted, bags located (a minor miracle)
✔Travel Insurance Done
✔Taxi ordered
✔ GHIC done
And then there’s the big one… ❌ No apps on the iPad yet
360 Camera
Ace Pro
DSLR.
