Kitlist: For Your Sailing Journey You Should Bring The Following Items

KITLIST
FOR YOUR SAILING JOURNEY YOU SHOULD BRING

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Bag
When packing, think of the limited space on board. Packing in a foldable bag is recommended; there’s no space to
store big, hard covered suitcases. Even better if the bag is waterproof!
Make sure that your luggage is clearly labeled with your name and destination on the outside. Also, put a second label
or big piece of paper inside your luggage with the same information. Note the name of the Ship and your mobile number
as well.
Valid travel documents and papers

European Identity Card or valid passport for European citizens travelling within Europe (check the reverse of the ID card
for countries in which it is valid). Valid passport for Non-European citizens or EU citizens travelling outside of Europe
(valid for at least 6 months after your voyage). Insurance card and copy of policy (liability, health and travel insurance).
Please also take a photocopy of your passport/ID with you.
VISAS
Current and appropriate visas to your nationality and expected countries visited!
Consult with your country’s ministry for foreign affairs, embassies or check: https://www.visahq.com/visas.php
Insurance
You are required to carry the following insurances:
1. Medical insurance, for your home country.
2. Travel insurance which covers medical expenses abroad, loss of luggage and third party liability.
Each Tall Ship has a “Protection and Indemnity Insurance” that covers you in the event you’re hurt by actions that the
crew take (or fail to take).
Tip: Windseeker has good experience with Topsail Insurance. Topsail Insurance specializes in maritime insurance, and
can cut you a tailor made policy. Topsail requires a minimum age of 17 years old and is not valid for some nationalities.
Youngsters under 17 needs to be accompanied by an adult. If you live in a country which is not covered by Topsail
Insurance, you can contact World Nomands or Bupa Global Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Pocket money
Coffee, tea and milk are included. Other consumptions (soda, candy if available on board) will have to be paid for at the
end of your Journey. Most ships accept cash, some also accept debit/credit cards.
Drugs, Medication and/or Diets

Drugs of all kinds are not permitted on board. However, personal medication accompanied by doctor’s statement or
prescription is allowed. Please inform us in advance about your medical condition in the health statement. We will brief
the responsible officer on board (and that person only). The cook on board is limited in the possibilities to make special
food. If you are vegetarian or have special wishes, please let us know beforehand – if you did not mention it at the health
statement – so we can inform the cook.
Clothing and toiletries
Warm and waterproof clothes

It can get pretty cold during sailing, especially at night, even during summer. Your jacket should be windproof! Bring a
rain suit and rubber boots or waterproof shoes – recommended at least two pairs. Some profile on the soles of your
shoes is recommended to avoid slipping on a wet deck.
Sometimes work on board can get a little messy, so you might get dirty. Bring appropriate clothing and don’t forget that
doing laundry might be difficult, or even impossible.
Recommended clothes: More ideas:

 Comfortable shoes with low heel and non-  Photo camera and film equipment
slippery soles  Sunglasses (with a cord) and if you use glasses,
 Boots or waterproof shoes take a spare pair with you!
 Sandals (preferably ones that stay on your feet,  Sun lotion
no open toes)  Personal medicines
 Enough clothing for all weather circumstances  Small backpack to use in the harbour
 Watertight jacket and pants  Musical instruments
 Warm sweaters, T-shirts etc.  Board games
 Socks, underwear and nightwear/ pajamas  Addresses of family and friends
 Swimming gear  Pen and paper
 Hat or cap, scarf, gloves – even in the summer,  Reusable water bottle
unless you’re sailing in the tropics  Some special snacks from your country
 Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush,  Don’t bring jewelry!
shampoo, soap etc.)
EXTRA REQUIREMENTS PER SHIP
Anne-Margeretha*: Sleeping bag, sheets and towels Oosterschelde*: Beach towel for swimming, if
(can be rented on board for €15 p.p.) applicable
Atyla*: Towels Pelican of London**: Duvet cover, 2 pillowcases,
Bark Europa*: - sheets and towels.
Blue Clipper*: Towels Picton Castle***: Sleeping bag and towels
Challenge Wales**: Sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, Santa Maria Manuela*: Beach towel for swimming, if
sheets and towels, sailing gloves. No single-use plastic applicable
bottles on board! No smoking/vaping on board. Statsraad Lehmkuhl*: Sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase,
Christian Radich*: Sleeping bag, towels sheets and towels. Recommended earplugs for light
Eendracht*: Towels sleepers.
Gulden Leeuw*: Sleeping bag, towels, headlamp/torch Tecla*: Towels (can be rented on board)
Gunilla*: Pillow, pillowcase, sheets and towels (can be Tenacious**: Towels (boots and rain gear are provided
rented on board for €20 p.p.). No plastic bottles on on board)
board! Thalassa*: -
Maybe**: Sleeping bag and towels Twister*: Beach towel
Morgenster*: Towels. Sleeping bag for: trainees who Vega Gamleby*: Duvet and duvet cover (or sleeping
booked a hammock or sailing in the Tall Ships Races, bag), sheets, pillowcase and towels. All meals on board
Regatta or Exchange@sea/Clean Circle Navigators are vegetarian!
(unless other information is given)
* Electricity on board 220V – you need a 2 pin plug (European)

** Electricity on board 240V – you need a 3 pin plug (British)
*** Electricity on board 110V – you need an American/Canadian plug
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Seasickness
Some people get seasick and some don’t. Most will depend on the weather situation in the first days at sea. What helps
is being fresh on the morning of departure. So get a good night’s sleep and don’t drink too much alcohol on the evening
prior to departure. Make sure you have eaten enough and keep on eating but drink no coffee when you feel the first
signs. If you decide to use motion sickness pills to prevent getting sick, make sure to take them before departure.
Contact the ship for emergency/family

In case of emergency you may contact the Ships through Windseeker by phone +31 (0) 6-82790115.
Do not forget to give this number to your family/friends.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us: info@windseeker.org or phone +31 (0) 6-82790115
Fair Winds!
The Windseeker Team
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KITLIST

FOR YOUR SAILING JOURNEY YOU SHOULD BRING

Valid travel documents and papers

Drugs, Medication and/or Diets

Warm and waterproof clothes

Recommended clothes: More ideas:

EXTRA REQUIREMENTS PER SHIP

* Electricity on board 220V – you need a 2 pin plug (European)

Contact the ship for emergency/family

The Windseeker Team

SET COURSE FOR NEW HORIZONS

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