https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 18:39:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-684425 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:42:24 +0000 Makrame 684425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoyed your write-up! I like the idea of packing everything in ziplock bags - I did this for a couple of recent trips and found that it really saved suitcase space but it's good to keep in mind for camping/outdoor type packing.</p> <p>I also totally agree about the importance of the right brand or quality for the demanding situations like this. I came to this conclusion with regard to hiking gear, too - non-slip hiking boots, quick-drying pants etc. are worth the expense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-684410 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:23:56 +0000 Inge 684410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is very helpful, thanks so much for taking the time to share your travel capsule (and lessons learnt;-) with us, L'Abeille!<br /> Hope you had a fantastic time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-684337 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:47:06 +0000 Freckles 684337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous trip. My family used to own sailboats and we'd sail all over the place.</p> <p>Excellent travel capsule, thanks for the report. It's been years since I've done any and boy do I miss it.</p> <p>Unfortunately I still own a alot of fleece, it is just so warm and easy to care for. I have the most beautiful blazer style piece I need to replace with a real material and the same goes for another jacket/cardigan/almost blazer. I love wool crepe but it just doesn't suit my lifestyle.</p> <p>It sounds like you've developed the perfect sailing capsule with both gear and non gear for a casual trip, congratulations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-683913 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:56:54 +0000 Suz 683913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - you did some terrific learning on that trip for your next sailing vacation! And it sounds as if your wardrobe was highly organized and functional. It is amazing how useful a scarf can be, isn't it - even in summer. I notice Angie included one in her summer capsule blog post. Smart lady, that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-683907 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:43:07 +0000 christieanne 683907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like my kind of cruise - a smaller boat as opposed to a cruise ship. Must have been beautiful! </p> <p>Your capsule is handy reminder that gear has it's place and practical use and lack of gear can leave one really out of sorts. I like how you went mainly practical in this case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-683895 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:17:11 +0000 Anonymous 683895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting, you were stylish while sailing. Did you need more or less clothing (assuming everything stayed dry)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/travel-capsule-for-sailing-trip-lengthy-post#post-683876 Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:47:44 +0000 L'Abeille 683876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's the travel capsule I took on my recent 9 day trip along the Northumberland Strait (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada) in a 26 foot sailboat, plus the lessons I've learned. I don't know if it will be of practical use to anyone else, but I enjoy reading other travel capsules, so here goes.</p> <p> The challenges:<br /> uncertain travel times (or length of trip); uncertain weather; exposure to sun, cold, wind and rain (I stay on deck while at sea, being in-the cabin makes me seasick); limited storage space. Nights are spent on the boat (sleeps 3 comfortably) but moorings vary from fishing wharves with no running water, to town marinas with showers and access to restaurants and museums.</p> <p> What I took:<br /> 6 outfits of capris paired with a sleeveless or cap sleeved top; 4 outfits of shorts and T-shirt ( thus knees or shoulder can burn, but not both on the same day!) plus long white yoga pants and a long sleeved mariniere for a cooler day. Each of these outfits was sealed in a Ziploc bag with a set of underwear. Also for layering: 3 long sleeved tops (a white linen tunic and 2 cotton sweaters), 2 pull-on pants, and3 hoodies. Padded out with a swimsuit, flannel pj's, a knit skirt, sunhat, 4 pr socks and spare undies. Also a jumbo square scarf, last-minute dollar store find, which came in very handy to protect neck from sun, ears from wind, hair from rain... and a Kenyan Kikoyi, like a heavy pareo. For shoes I had navy deck shoes (Joe Fresh brand), Sperry suede deck shoes ( not the topsider style) that I reserve for cold weather as they're hard to get into, cheap Birkenstock style sandals for beach walking,and Teva sandals sturdy enough for town walking and nice enough for church.(I usually go barefoot on deck.)</p> <p>In summer I add nautical navy-and-white and some tan to my year-round palette of black, white, and red, so it was easy to match up the outfits and switch as needed.</p> <p>Lessons learned:<br /> Always bring more undies! Sitting in wet is not pleasant.<br /> I should have ziploc'd everything--the spare pieces too. And I should buy the expensive bags, not the cheap ones that take many tries to close, so if I raid a bag for underwear I'll do it up again. (Heavy seas forced salt spray around a closed hatch, and soaked the duffel bag with the clothes in.)<br /> Spray-on sunblock is great, but it is oil-based. My white over-layers had yellow stains at the neck and shoulders after one wearing. Thankfully they've come out, but next time I'll use lotion.<br /> Sometimes the brand really makes a difference. The "deck shoes" slid around on a real deck (to be fair, they were bought for use on land) whereas the Tevas gripped the deck so well that my feet are now tanned in that shape. Also, I finally caved in and bought a Tilley hat (I only ever see them in touristy gift shops, never in an outfitters). I got the hemp one, off-white with a dark navy band. It looks slightly dressy as well as casual and is super comfy! cool in the heat, as well as flattering, and kept me dry and happy in the rain. </p>