We asked some of our more experienced members what they carry in their sailing bag. We’ve seen everything from an extra spring line to a spare winch handle, both of which would come in very handy under the right circumstances. Here’s a short list of must-haves that we wouldn’t go on the water without:<\/p>\n
1. Multi-tool – It’s amazing how many minor repairs can be accomplished underway with a Leatherman or similar multi-tool. They are usually also a good replacement for a deck-fill key and have even been used as spare throttle-handles!<\/p>\n
2. Flashlight – Without a flashlight, there are several boats in the fleet that will give you fits trying to find some of the thru-hulls or get the dipstick replaced properly.<\/p>\n
3. A checkout notebook with notes about each individual boat – this will save you a lot of time getting the boat ready and remembering the details that make each boat unique, in your own words!<\/p>\n
Other things that come in very handy and should be added to your sailing bag as you advance your sailing skills (and area) include: A handheld VHF, a handheld GPS, tether and harness, and of course foul weather gear!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We asked some of our more experienced members what they carry in their sailing bag. We’ve seen everything from an extra spring line to a spare winch handle, both of which would come in very handy under the right circumstances. … Continue reading