OK, raise your hand if you are excited for your Aeolians sailing exploration?
Yep, me too. I know some of you have already packed, let’s see how you did …
Are your papers in order? Your passport should be good for 3 months after your intended departure of Italy. I bring my driver’s license and a paper copy of my passport etc. More info on the Travel page. All Sail Aeolians pages …
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What to Bring …
- It is a Med climate, think 60’s through 80’s. Comfortable clothes for yachting. Swimming temps will be mid 60s.
- Something nice/casual for evening dining ashore. Light collared shirt, pants/khakis/jeans. For the ladies … whatever women wear always seems to be perfect :). Evenings can have a chill.
- A jacket or pullover for light rain or cool evenings. Sweater/fleece for layering?
- Swimwear if you are going in. It is good to bring a few clothes pins for drying on the rails (often supplied). A sarong or pareu wrap if you like.
- Shoes, I’ll probably bring flip flops. And boat shoes for the planes and in nicer restaurants. Your deck shoes should be non-marking (no black soles).
- A daypack, a small backpack or waistpack for exploring.
- Sunblock, sunglasses, hat with strap – shades head and neck a plus.
- Camera. The ones on our phones are amazing today. Music player, there is usually a 3.5 jack or Bluetooth. A book (or semi-smart reader).
- Electronics. As in most of Europe, Sicily is 220 volt with plugs being the two round prongs (C or F). Almost all of your device chargers will run on 220v now (read the side). The boat will have 12v like your car, bring your car charger/adapters.
- Bring a drinking cup with lid for onboard our yachts, airports/planes, exploring ashore etc.
- Money. For cabs to and from airport, meals ashore, tipping, food bought to bring aboard, trinkets. The Euro is best. US dollars can be exchanged in many towns. Credit cards are not always accepted, ask when you sit down to eat.
- Medications. Customs often prefers you have them in their original container with your name on the pharmacy sticker.
- Your bathroom kit. Sheets, towels, tp, are provided. Ask the base for snorkel, mask and fins if you want them.
- Bug repellent for evenings out, the wipes travel better than spray but spray is fine and available in bigger stores.
- A couple masks for traveling if that’s still a thing.
- Soft luggage is easier to stow though both yachts should have some space. Wheels are convenient, mine’s a wheeled duffel.
- Tip for skipper. We don’t do 15% like real charters. $50 of you thought she/he did OK, $100 if they were amazing (and your budget allows).
It is good to carry a couple extra things in your carry on, I have seen luggage take an extra day to arrive. It has always arrived.
See you soon,
Captain Woody
You can put your hand down.