It could be said that packing for a sailing trip should just be like packing to camp, right? Light and tight?
Well, not so fast. Take the medicine bag, for example. How do you not pack the bandages, ointment and tape? What about the random splinter/hangnail that must be dealt with? And don't forget about a middle of the night onset of croupy cough, the pesky headache that won't go away or the trip ending earache? Can't forget the tylenol, the ibuprofen, and the prescription strength cough syrup for such an event. Add to that Tommy's migraine meds. Don't forget the sunscreen and the aloe vera gel in case of sunburn. After all, it can happen quickly out on the open water (dare we think there will be sunshine out this time of year?) Did we get the earplugs, because Thomas can't swim without them. And on top of that, John and I tend to enjoy a good night's rest on a cramped boat courtesy of a bit of melatonin/benedryl combo we have to pack in this mess.
Light and tight? Not quite yet. However, it is a blessing not to pack the diaper/bottles/formula and other assortment of "baby gear".
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