| Here are the most important packing tips when you | | | | pocket-sized raincoat in case of bad weather, folding |
| charter a yacht in Greece and go sailing around the | | | | umbrella, sunhat, baseball cap or visor, 1 outfit of |
| Greek Islands for your next vacation: | | | | "nice" clothing for wearing at night to Greek |
| 1. Get the most important stuff together first - your | | | | restaurants or nightspots. (If the place you're going |
| travel documents. Make sure you've got everything | | | | to has a dress code, this means a jacket for him and |
| you need. Not only will you need your passports, but | | | | a dress or skirt for her.) Note: regular shoes are not |
| if you're planning to bareboat it, you'll need the | | | | allowed on board - after visiting an island, you'll be |
| proper documentation for the Greek port authorities | | | | asked to take your shoes off at the gang plank, and |
| and your yacht charter company as well. Don't forget | | | | your deck shoes will be provided to change into. |
| your confirmation packet from Seapaths, airline | | | | 6. Water gear. This is a personal preference - |
| tickets and any vouchers or other travel documents | | | | because chances are your yacht will have snorkeling |
| you need. | | | | equipment onboard, or it will be provided by |
| Put everything in a waterproof file folder or ziplock | | | | Seapaths on request - but - the question you need |
| bag. | | | | to ask yourself is - do you really want to use a |
| 2. Pack any medications - in their original bottles or | | | | snorkel that countless strangers have used before |
| containers, and bring along your prescription as well. | | | | you? For some people, this is similar to being asked |
| Make sure to bring three days extra medication with | | | | to use someone else's toothbrush - and if that's the |
| you, just in case of travel delays or unexpected | | | | same for you - then by all means, bring or buy your |
| stopovers. Note: It is forbidden to bring medications | | | | own - because snorkeling will be one of those |
| into Greece which contain codeine - an ingredient | | | | unforgettable experiences from your vacation that's |
| often found in painkillers. | | | | a "don't miss" for you. |
| Since that medication could be confiscated, either ask | | | | 7. Bring an empty extra foldable bag with you - there |
| your doctor for a codeine-free pain medication or | | | | are so many treasures to be found in Greece - bring |
| pick something up at one of the many pharmacies | | | | the empty bag so you've got a way to take home |
| when you get to Greece. And although your yacht | | | | the things you buy during your trips to the Greek |
| will have a regulation first aid kit onboard, it's a good | | | | Islands. |
| idea to pack your own "emergency first aid" kit. You'll | | | | 8. When choosing your sailing vessel, ask your |
| want to bring your own antiseptic/antibacterial cream | | | | Seapaths Customer Care Advocate about the |
| or lotion, Band-Aids, pain relievers, seasickness | | | | availability of electrical outlets - for grooming aids |
| remedies, anti-diarrhea medication, bug spray or | | | | such as electric razors, curling irons and hair dryers |
| lotion, sunburn cream, sunblock (at least SPF-15), | | | | and for recharging your digital camera. In the case of |
| tweezers and throat lozengers. | | | | your cameras or video recorders, make sure to bring |
| 3. Just remember that new travel regulations restrict | | | | at least one extra battery and memory card, so you |
| the size of liquids - and in some cases they can't be | | | | don't miss the opportunity of recording your vacation |
| put in carry-on luggage. Also - the liquids that are | | | | around the Greek Islands. (Think how much funyou'll |
| allowed must be carried separately through customs | | | | have sharing your photos and camcorder movies with |
| in a clear plastic bag. So to save time and | | | | everyone back home!) Bring disposable (waterproof) |
| confiscation, pack it that way at home. And leave | | | | cameras for the kids, or to snap pictures in places |
| the full-sized bottles of shampoo, conditioners, gel | | | | your regular camera can't go. |
| and lotions at home. If you've got questions about | | | | 9.Cash, Credit or Traveler's Checks? Although you will |
| the regulations, or what's allowed and what's not, | | | | find ATMs on most of the islands (and the main |
| contact the airport, your airlines or your travel agent | | | | ports will also have banks), not all restaurants, cafes |
| before you leave home. | | | | and gift shops accept credit cards. Since checks are |
| 4. Don't use hard-sided suitcases. (Storage space is at | | | | usually only accepted on Greek banks (with rare |
| a premium onboard your yacht - so use frameless | | | | exceptions) you'll want to ask each merchant if they |
| backpacks or sturdy duffle bags to pack for your | | | | accept traveler's checks before making your |
| Greek Island sailing vacation. | | | | purchase. |
| They can become your carry-on luggage on the | | | | Often the best advice is to simply get cash at an |
| plane (so you don't have to worry about lost | | | | ATM before doing any shopping for provisions or |
| luggage) and you can fold them up and stow them | | | | souvenirs. |
| away easily onboard your yacht. | | | | 10. Ziplock bags in assorted sizes (for dirty laundry, |
| 5. Most people overpack for a sailing vacation. Since | | | | wet swimming suits, odds and ends, etc...) Also make |
| you're spending the majority of your time onboard | | | | sure you've got waterproof bags for your camera |
| your chartered yacht, remember that you won't | | | | gear. |
| really need a lot of clothing. | | | | Time and again the one thing people say when |
| Here's a typical list of what to bring for a 7-day | | | | they're writing to thank us for the wonderful time |
| voyage around the Greek | | | | they had on their sailing vacation around the Greek |
| Islands: 3 or 4 swimming suits, 1 towel per person, 1 | | | | Islands - is that they wish they'd packed less. Don't |
| cover-up, 3 or 4 T-Shirts and pairs of shorts, | | | | make their mistake - use this checklist to make sure |
| sunglasses, 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of tennis shoes or | | | | that you bring what you need, but leave everything |
| boat shoes (the kind that can get wet and won't | | | | else at home! That way you too will have a |
| scuff the boat's deck), underwear for the week, | | | | wonderful time on your Greek Island sailing vacation! |
| pajamas or night clothes, sweater or light jacket, | | | | |