This equipment is essential when cruising

When sailing or motoring, some equipment is more essential than others and can be very useful if needed. Here is a list of what we consider essential. Are you from accord?? Do you have anything else at rajouter??

Appendix/Paddle

Sailing is good, disembarking is just as good! And when you prefer anchorages rather than ports (there is not always a port available), you will be very happy to be able to reach the land other than by swimming.

If the dinghy remains the most used equipment euros rowing or motor euros we can find more paddle on board of the boats. Of course, there will be less people on board the second one and it may be less stable, but it can be used for aquatic excursions. As for the dinghy, it will delight the youngest ones who will be able to have fun with a pair of oars.

Knife

If there is one piece of equipment that is inseparable from the sailor, it is the knife! A true ally of the sailor, it is also used as safety equipment. Indeed, it will be used to cut a halyard or a hawser in case of emergency, but also to free a piece of the propeller for example. It can also be used in the kitchen or for DIY on board

Bucket

euros on board a boat, the bucket will have many uses, starting with natural needs for boats without a toilet. It can be used to wash dishes, to clean the cockpit, to collect the fruit of fishing, to wash things, etc. In short, it is an essential, to have in several quantities, we would not like to do the dishes in his chamber pot.

Sprayer

This is a good idea to save water on board. Because water reserves are often a problem at sea, unless you have a watermaker. We tend not to pay attention and we can quickly find ourselves dry. The sprayer is a good palliative to optimize the water flow. It can be used for washing dishes or for rinsing after a good sea bath.

Mask and snorkel

On a boat, we often have to dive to check the condition of our hull or propeller. However, to work underwater, we are not yet fishes, so the mask and the snorkel are indispensable. If we can open our eyes underwater, in the sea the salt tends to burn and if we are well equipped, we will be able to work longer.

Apart from the utilitarian aspect, we will be very happy to be able to go and admire the sea bed during a swim.

Trolling line

A trolling line will delight young and old alike and will be well used to fish without getting tired and feed hungry stomachs. Attached to the back of the boat, it will be enough to watch the rise of the cuttlebone to the surface to know that a fish has bitten the hook. Fun, it will delight children and adults alike.

Binoculars

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A multifunctional pliers

On a boat, there are always things to tinker with, to adjust, to screw, etc. To avoid taking on too much, a multi-tool pliers (Leatherman type) is a good compromise. Scissors, knife blades, you can find up to 20 accessories in one tool!

Mast chair (for sailboats)

On a sailboat, the mast chair is an indispensable tool for checking the rigging or the windvane at the masthead. Alone or with the help of a crew member, you must be able to pull yourself up the mast to make the necessary repairs.

Bearing compass

If you tend to rely on GPS, the compass associated with a paper chart will allow you to compensate for an electronic defect on board. The bearing compass will allow you to read the position of a bittern, for example. A simple solution to check the anchor hold.

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