Equipment List (a work in progress)
Boat Setup & Rigging
- Wayfarer dinghy
- Mainsail and working jib
- Spinnaker (optional, for downwind sailing)
- Spare halyards and sheets (main, jib, spinnaker)
- Sail repair kit (tape, needles, thread, spare cloth)
- Mast and boom (with ALL spare rigging parts)
- Rigging tape and spare shackles
- Masthead light (for overnight sailing)
- Running lights (bow and stern)
- Sea anchor and drogue
- Oars (longest that fit, with spare oar locks)
- Paddle (with telescopic handle, stowed in buoyancy compartment)
- Bailers (two buckets with lids, plus Elvstrom or transom bailer if fitted)
- Manual bilge pump (with sufficient hose)
- Spare line/rope (various lengths for repairs, mooring, and lashing)
- Repair kit (duct tape, sail repair tape, spare fittings, epoxy putty, tools)
- Spare tiller and rudder (if possible)
- Spare daggerboard or centerboard (depending on model of boat)
- Boat spray cover
- Waterproof bags and containers (for gear storage)
- Dry bags (for electronics, food, and clothing)
- Anti-slip deck tape (for improved grip and safety)
- Trapeze wires (with fittings and spares)
Safety & Emergency Equipment
- Lifejacket x 2
- Buoyant line (minimum 15 m)
- Distress signals (flares, minimum 3, or watertight torches for night use)
- VHF marine radio (waterproof, with DSC/GPS)
- EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
- PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
- AIS transponder or transeiver
- Sound signalling device (horn or whistle)
- Man-overboard light/strobe
- First aid kit (waterproof, comprehensive)
- Emergency blanket and thermal protection
- Emergency rations and water (in addition to normal provisions)
- Emergency bivvy
- Knife x2 (with marlinspike and shackler)
- Floating waterproof torch (multiple, with spare batteries)
- Fire extinguisher (if carrying stove or fuel onboard)
- Radar reflector (for visibility to larger vessels)
- Survival dry suit
- Emergency water maker
- Trapeze/safety harness x 2
- Safety lines x 2 (tethers for harness)
Navigation & Communication
- Magnetic compass (mounted and handheld)
- GPS/chartplotter (waterproof, with spare batteries)
- Paper charts (Admiralty Chart 245: Scotland to Iceland)
- Dividers, parallel rules, and plotting instruments
- Nautical almanac and tide tables
- Logbook and waterproof pen
- Navigation lights (for night sailing)
- Binoculars (waterproof)
- Mobile phone (waterproof case, with spare power bank)
- Satellite phone
- Weather forecasting device or access (VHF weather, satellite, or app)
- Depth sounder
- Tablets x 2 with Navionics (Chart Greenland and Iceland EU620L)
- Raymarine CAM220 Mast Camera
Shelter & Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag (rated for cold/wet conditions)
- Sleeping mat or pad
- Bivvy bag (waterproof)
- Camping stove and fuel (for cooking at sea)
- Cooking utensils (pot, mug, bowl, cutlery)
- Boat cover or boom tent (for shelter at sea)
- Waterproof groundsheet or tarp
Food & Water
- Dehydrated or freeze-dried meals (Expedition Foods, 3 per day, plus extra for emergencies)
- Dry staples (pasta, rice, oatmeal, granola)
- Canned meat and vegetables
- Energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, crackers, chocolate
- Condiments (salt, pepper, sugar, oil, tobasco, coffee/tea, powdered milk)
- Water (minimum 3 liters per day, plus emergency supply—plan for 14–21 days)
- Water containers (durable, sealable)
- Emergency water maker
- Garbage bags (for waste management)
- Wet wipes and hand sanitiser
Clothing & Personal Gear
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm layers (fleece, wool, thermal underwear)
- Sailing gloves x 4 pairs
- Hat (warm and sun protection)
- Balaclava or neck gaiter
- Quick-drying clothes (spare set)
- Wetsuit or drysuit (for extreme conditions)
- Non-slip, quick-drying footwear
- Socks (wool or synthetic, spare pairs)
- Sunscreen and lip balm
- Medications
- UV-protective clothing (long-sleeve shirt, pants)
Tools & Spares
- Multi-tool and spare tools
- Spare batteries (for all electronics)
- Spare bulbs for navigation lights
- Spare shackles, clevis pins, and fasteners
- Spare rope and cordage
- Epoxy putty and repair materials
- Sail repair kit
- Spares for tiller, rudder, daggerboard (if possible)
- Spare oar locks and fittings
Miscellaneous
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- GoPro HERO12 Black x 2 (with waterproof housing and spare batteries)
- GoPro Karma Grip or equivalent gimbal
- Spare microSD cards for GoPro (high-capacity, high-speed)
- Waterproof camera mounts (for GoPro on dinghy)
- Books or entertainment (for downtime)
- Trash bags (for waste management and waterproofing)
- Rigging tools with knife and marlinspike
- Spare sunglasses and eyeglasses (if needed)
- Tow line (for assistance or towing)