For several years of active yachting trips, a universal list of products has appeared, which helps the team to correctly purchase food for the whole trip and not to forget about important trifles.

The list is universal for most European countries from Turkey to Norway and for crews where at least one person likes to cook :-). But in tropical countries, such as Thailand, Seychelles or Cuba, the typical products in stores may vary significantly.

A few tips:

  • Basic products are purchased for the entire trip, and fresh milk, bread, fruits and vegetables can be bought as needed.
  • You need to buy so many meat products so that they fit in the freezer. Even in small towns there are meat and fish stores where you can buy everything fresh for dinner.
  • If you plan to stay in the cities a lot and nobody likes to cook, it is better to have lunch and dinner at restaurants, and reduce the list of products to what you need for breakfast and snacks at sea.
  • If you plan long transitions or the weather forecast is unfavorable – it is better to prepare sandwiches and tea in thermoses in advance.
  • Captains should definitely discuss the list with all participants; they may have their own preferences: vegetarianism, medical restrictions, or diet.

Fair wind and bon appetit!

V Description Quantity V Description Quantity
Vegetables
Potato Tomatoes
Carrot Cucumbers
Bulb onions Bulgarian pepper
Garlic Salad (romano, iceberg)
Eggplant Greens (parsley, basil, onions)
Zucchini Celery
Fruit
Lemons (for lemonade) Peaches
Oranges Watermelon
Apples Melon
Pears Grape
Meat products
Chicken Breasts Sausages
Meat / goulash Ham
Forcemeat
Dairy
Milk Hard cheese (parmesan)
Kefir Soft cheese
Cream Butter
Yogurt
Grocery
Eggs Natural / Instant Coffee
Mayonnaise Tea black / with bergamot
Breakfast cereal (cereal) Green tea
Oatmeal Cocoa (?)
Flour (pancake mix) Cookies
Rice Chocolate (bitter, milk)
Pasta / Spaghetti Nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews)
Olive oil Sugar (sachets / refined)
Canned food
Tuna (in oil) Condensed milk 🙂
Black olives Honey
Olives Jam (cherry, strawberry, apricot)
Red beans
Tomato Paste / Ketchup
Bread
Bread Black / Gray Croissants / Buns
White bread
Seasonings
Salt Curry
Black pepper Oregano
Paprika Soda
Water and drinks
Water 5 l. White, rose, red wine
Water 1.5 l. Juice (orange, apple, tomato)
Household items
Big / small trash bags Rags / Napkins
Paper towels Clothespins
Toilet paper Extendered cord
Dishwashing liquid Liquid soap
Sponges for dishes