Packing List And Life on Board

Joining a sailing course is easier when you know what to expect. Life on board is practical, comfortable and focused on learning. Space is limited, the weather can change quickly, and a good day on the water starts with the right kit. This page will help you prepare properly, so you arrive relaxed and ready to sail.

Pack light, Pack smart

Please bring your belongings in a soft duffel bag only. Storage space on board is limited, and hard suitcases do not work on a yacht.
Choose practical clothing in layers. Even in summer it can feel cold underway, especially in the evening, at night, or when you get wet. Quick-drying clothing works far better than heavy or absorbent items.

What to bring

Clothing
  • Clothing suitable for varying weather conditions
  • Quick-dry clothing
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Cap
  • Swimwear
  • Waterproof sailing suit or waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Sailing boots or clean waterproof boots
  • Deck shoes, trainers or non-slip shoes with a light, non-marking sole
Personal items
  • Sleepingbag
  • Pillowcase
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Earplugs if you are a light sleeper
  • Valid ID
  • Your RYA logbook (G158), if you already have one
    We can also supply this for you if needed

Important
Please inform the instructor in advance of any medication or medical condition relevant to your safety. This will be handled confidentially. Narcotics or drugs are strictly forbidden on board.

What to bring

Useful extras
  • Glasses cord, if you wear glasses
  • Anti-seasickness remedy, if required
  • Any necessary medication
  • Charging cable and/or power bank
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Small head torch
  • Notebook and pen
  • Small personal snacks
  • Plastic bag for wet clothing

What we provide on board

  • Safety equipment, including lifejackets
  • Professional instruction
  • A well-equipped training yacht prepared for serious sailing

The current pack list also notes that lifejackets are carried on board, that the yacht is RYA approved and coded to British MGN280 standards, and that safety equipment includes an EPIRB, liferaft, distress signals, grab bag and professional communication equipment. It also states that the boat is fitted with safety lines and attachment points for heavier weather, and that instructors are first-aid trained with an offshore first-aid kit on board.

About the boat

Our Dehler 38 training yachts have been carefully selected because they strike the perfect balance between performance, safety and comfort. They are true offshore sailing yachts that reward good seamanship and provide an ideal platform for learning.

Designed by the renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team, the Dehler 38 is fast, responsive and exceptionally well-balanced under sail. She is forgiving enough for newcomers to build confidence, yet capable enough to challenge experienced sailors as they progress towards becoming skippers.

Below decks, the Dehler 38 offers a practical and comfortable interior with ample space for a crew living on board during multi-day courses and passages. She features three double cabins, a well-equipped galley, a spacious saloon and a marine toilet, making extended training trips enjoyable without compromising the authentic experience of life at sea.

Our yachts are equipped with a slab-reefing mainsail, furling headsail and modern navigation and safety equipment, allowing students to practise real-world sailing techniques in a variety of conditions. Whether you’re learning your first harbour manoeuvres, planning a coastal passage or sailing overnight across the North Sea, the Dehler 38 provides a stable, capable and confidence-inspiring platform.

At Zeezeilschool Scheveningen, we don’t simply teach you how to pass a course. We teach you how to sail confidently, safely and independently. The Dehler 38 is the perfect partner for that journey.

Onboard Kitty

To keep things simple during our multi-day courses and passages, we use an onboard kitty: a shared fund that covers the day-to-day expenses of the trip.

The kitty is used for groceries, drinks, marina fees, fuel and other small shared expenses. It is not included in the course fee, and the instructor does not contribute to the kitty.

At the end of the trip, any remaining balance is divided equally among the crew. To make tracking expenses easy and transparent, we recommend using the Splitwise app throughout the voyage.

Life on board

A training yacht is not a hotel. It is comfortable, practical and designed for going to sea.

You will live, learn and sail together as a crew. That means:

  • Sharing cabins
  • Helping with daily tasks on board
  • Taking part in cooking, tidying and the normal rhythm of life afloat
  • Learning by doing from the moment you step on board

This shared routine is part of the training. It builds seamanship, awareness and teamwork.

Our yachts are set up for proper sail training. They are safe, well maintained and equipped to a high standard, but space is naturally limited. Packing light makes life on board easier for everyone.

At the end of the course, we leave the boat together in good order. That is not just practical,  it is part of learning to operate a yacht properly. The disembark checklist reflects exactly that approach, covering tidying, cleaning, stowing gear correctly and logging maintenance or damage for the next trip.

Final tip

Do not overpack.
Bring practical clothing, the right footwear and a good attitude. We will take care of the rest.

At the end of the course, we leave the boat together in good order. That is not just practical, it is part of learning to operate a yacht properly.

Pack light, come prepared, and step on board ready to learn proper seamanship.
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