EQUIPMENT

Here we describe the minimum equipment you need to get started. This section will grow in time in order to give a comprehensive list. We apologize if we forget any trivial issue... Who doesn' t?!

1. The Boat:
   1. We strongly suggest a semi-rigid inflatable-boat, i.e. a rubber dinghy. The main reasons are:
      • high capacity of supporting weight;

      • speed;

      • unsinkability.

   2. The boat has to be equipped with the main engine and with a supplementary one (the latter can be omitted if more then one boat are going for the trip).

   3. Calculate carefully the need of petrol and remember the ancient latin proverb ``melius abundare quam deficere'' (better too much than not enough).

   4. Do not forget to keep a FIRST AID KIT in the boat.

   5. Leave in the boat a few litres of water for emergency.

2. Instruments:
   1. Compass. Since the navigation in mainly by the coast, we consider a GPS unnecessary.

   2. VHF or GSM-Mobile. One or the other is compulsory for emergency, and, why not, to chat with mates in the other boat.

   3. Radio. This will be useful, in case you decide to go for the Mobile, to listen the Nautical Bulletin.

3. Camping utensils:
   1. Tent. Preferably very light and extremely quick to set.

   2. Slipping bag. Though the season for the nautical camping is the summer, during a damp night by the sea you will miss it.

   3. Gas cooker. A warm meal is necessary, and a hot caffee in the middle of the sea is priceless.

   4. Gas lamp. Do we need to say why?

   5. Refrigerator bag. You need to keep your food cool, when the temperature is around 35-40 degrees. And in a long sunny day you would die for a ice-cold Coke (I'm sure, I would).

   6. Water. Extra, from the drinking water, you need some for washing up the dishes (NOT IN THE SEA, PLEASE!!) and for a quick shower.

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