We get asked many questions about what to and what not to bring...

Items that many friends forget

CHARGERS - Bring 240V chargers for your phone, laptop, iPad and other devices.

DRINKS & ALCOHOL - Bring your own alcoholic drinks. Please remove all cardboard packaging before arriving at the yacht to reduce vermin and Biosecurity challenges. While non-glass containers are preferred, we understand this is not always possible. Bottles larger than 700 ml will not fit in our fridge (see Fridges & Freezers and What NOT to Bring).

INTERNET POLICY - Starlink is primarily for the safe operation of the yacht. When available, limited password-protected access may be provided. No streaming, gaming, large downloads or uploads, or illegal activity is permitted. Yacht operations always take priority over personal device use. Install WhatsApp before departure for free calls and messaging.

TOWELS - We carry one shower towel per person. If you do not receive one, please ask. You are welcome to bring your own.

TOOTHBRUSH (Electric) - Bring your electric toothbrush. A charger is available onboard.

MEDIA DEVICES - Laptops, iPads, phones, cameras and watches are naturally attracted to water. Please take care (see Insurance).

PHOTOGRAPHERS - Highly sought after. If you enjoy photography or videography, any non-copyrighted photos or video of the yacht, sailing, underwater life or drone footage (without identifiable faces) would be greatly appreciated for possible use on our website and YouTube channel. Many people do not like having their photo taken, particularly in swimwear. Please ask for permission before taking photographs.

So as to not offend you when you arrive...

DIETS - We don’t cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or other diets. Cross-contamination will occur and is unavoidable due to shared equipment and storage. We carry mixed foods (nuts, meat, fish, etc.) and rely heavily on processed, dried, and tinned supplies due to limited storage. Separate refrigeration is not available.

CARDBOARD BOXES - must be removed before coming onboard.

FOOD - Food is bought in bulk and shared, with costs split via a group kitty. Fridge/freezer space is very limited and not sectioned. Strict rules apply for alcohol, pests, and waste management to meet State/country marine regulations. Food is not permitted to be eating/stored in cabins or en-suites.

SHOES - No-shoes policy on the yacht at all times, including back steps and dinghy. Medical exceptions must be discussed in advance. Remove shoes and rinse sand off your feet before boarding. We always have a bucket of water (to rinse feet and hands) at the steps, preventing sand and coral pieces from coming into our home.

SUITCASES & ESKIES - there is no storage area for either


HAIRDRYER & IRONS - one will be made available

PETS - not permitted

BEDDING - We will happily supply these as there are plenty of pillows, blankets & doonas (if you help us wash them before you leave). Many prefer to bring their own.

ENSUITE (Please ask on arrival; we forget to put it out) - Soap-a-derm Soap (neutral, hygienic, biodegradable), Johnson's Baby Shampoo (biodegradable), Washing Power, and an Oral-B electric toothbrush charger (bring your electric toothbrush). If you choose to bring any of these items, ensure your Conditioners/Soaps are biodegradable. There are strict legal overboard disposal requirements for grey waste (waste from showers and wash-basins).

SUNCREEN - SPF50 sunscreen is supplied. We strongly encourage you to use it. We also carry our homemade hygienic and biodegradable 'Midge, Sandfly, Mosquito - Dettol mixture'.

LADIES - The yacht is full of trip hazards. Long dresses present a significant trip hazard within our confined spaces and steep steps. Extra care needs to be taken when on board. Dinghy boarding (often from/into water) presents some very wet/funny/embarrassing situations with long dresses. Having said this, some countries have very strict dress codes requiring long dresses. Please contact us.

WASHING - We can machine wash small quantities of laundry (3kg max). Freshwater rinsing bathers after swimming is a quick way of washing, so bring a few pairs. If you choose to wash clothes in the shower, please do not use hot water and ensure no sand enters the shower drain. This causes damage to our shower pumps.

DRINKING WATER - We have plenty of drinkable triple-filtered alkalised water on board and carry a Sodastream for those who like it a little fizzy. There is also some type of cordial.

Medical Kits, Insurance & Kitty

We carry a 'Category 1 - Optioned Medical Kit' pertinent to extreme/remote sailing.

This is not for daily use and is locked & strictly controlled by advice from a doctor only. We have a 'ships doctor' available 24/7 if an emergency dictates.

A second separate Daily First Aid Kit is also available, with many general non-prescription daily medications found in most households. We are not permitted to recommend or physically give you any of its contents. You can, however, choose to avail yourself of its contents at your own discretion.

We also carry a Defibrillator and various inflatable splints.

YACHT PERSONAL EFFECTS INSURANCE POLICY - This policy specifically excludes mobile phones, items of jewellery, valuables, cameras, personal computers, drones, money, credit cards, travellers’ cheques and consumable stores. These are all high theft items outside Australia. Please seriously consider this risk prior to bringing them onboard.

PROHIBITED ITEMS - Illegal drugs or related paraphernalia (as listed under Australian Federal and State legislation), all/any cigarette types, and medicinal cannabis (whether prescribed or not).

KITTY - FOOD - We will mutually agree on costs prior to boarding.
WHINGING $10 (per 5-minute block),
ARGUING $1/min (min. 5 minutes),
'YOU SAID...' $100 (not negotiable),
'...BORED...' $25 (not negotiable),
SORE LOSERS $10 flat,
DON'T EAT FISH? $22.95 (don't carry change),
BLOCKING A TOILET $125/hour (min. 4hrs),
CALLING THIS YACHT 'a boat' $1 each time.

Emergency Equipment Map

On the map, find the location of the:
1. Galley Fire Extinguisher.
2. PFD's (6 x Personal Flotation Devices), that would be fantastic.
3. Emergency Exits (6) - 1 in each room and the 2 Saloon doors.
For the EXPANDED MAP.

Want a quick look at the catamaran? This is a YouTube video that runs for 9 minutes. It will also show you how to operate the Fire Extinguisher and use the PFD's.

Fridges and Freezers

Are 12vDC (about ⅓ the size of the average mainland Fridge), and both share the same little motor.

FREEZER - Limited to opening and closing twice a day.
It takes a huge amount of power from our batteries to remove the humidity/heat each time the fridge is opened. It is not designed to be opened and closed all the time.

Plan what you need from the fridge, then open and close as quickly as you can.

If there are 4 people going away for a week, the fridge is full of food. They are therefore limited to food supplies and, when space is available, drinks (including beer).

What our Fridge and freezer are not:
> Cannot fit 700ml bottles and larger.
> Beer fridge (if space is available, fine).
> Filled with raw (or frozen) fish, whether wrapped or not.
> We do have a large Esky onboard; it just needs ice!