A few other things I learned on the boat:
- It's really difficult to dry out clothing. I mentioned in another post that our sun deck has a few clothespins and some rope. There wasn't nearly enough space for everyone on the boat to dry clothing.
- I had some long-sleeve shirts to dry. I was able to tie the sleeves in a knot around the railing and get them mostly dry. You have to account for rain and spray from the ocean.
- I remember thinking that it would be helpful to have a few lengths of cord about a meter long. You could slip the cord through both sleeves of a t-shirt and then tie it to a railing. I had a similar thought about those adhesive wall hooks. If I had them I would have installed a few in our cabin.
- You absolutely need ear plugs on the boat. The boat's engine runs 24/7 to keep the bilge pumps running and the electricity on. Raising and lowering the anchor rattles through the whole boat. You'll wake up regardless of whether or not you have ear plugs.
- The captain tries to to the long trips (navigation) at night. Some people find the rocking of the boat great for sleeping and some find it challenging. For me it was a mix. The rough seas were hard to ignore.
- My hunch is that a wider double-hull catamaran would rock a bit less left to right when the ship is moving but I don't know. The Estrella Del Mar was a narrow boat.
- Most people brought along something for sea sickness. Dramaine is available on the islands but it'll cost you double so bring it from home.
- Some people used the sea sickness patch that goes behind your ear. It works but it can play tricks with your eyes. It can actual dilate the closer eye or give you blurring vision.
- Bring a waterproof bag for your camera. Or, at minimum, keep a zip lock bag in your day pack. When you are on the dinghy you can encounter waves and the spray can put your camera at risk.
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