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What are the 3 things you would never leave the harbor without?
Let's assume that you have a boat, and that your boat has the necessary equipment to actually sail. I mean more along the lines of external things such as sailing gear or "extras".
1: Sunglasses. I even wear them in the winter in the PNW. I would consider not going out on the boat if I didn't have a pair.
2: PFD.
3: Foulies, at least for the top half. In the PNW, any day can/will be cold and or wet.
It goes without saying that my honey would be there, so she's not one of the three.
1) a broken compass (so my plans fail)
2) devil may care attitude (so I don't care my plans fail)
3) a translation book for all languages so I can ask where I am when I get there
Aside from everything already on the boat (PFDs, binoculars, charts, other safety gear, water, a hat, towels, etc…) and what’s always on me (wallet, keys and BlackBerry), I take:
1) Sunglasses with croakies
2) A first mate (wife, friend, or dog)
3) Old boat shoes
When I came over the pond a couple of weeks back I found out that I did not have enough coffee and cigaretes with me for the trip ended up drinking more tea and smoking cigars. Everything else is on the boat by default. Even a metal lathe / mill and various bits of material to make bits I don't have that may break.
1. The item I forgot
2. The item I was looking forward to bringing....and forgot
3. The item I really needed...and forgot
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