Provisioning

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The Catamaran Company is not affiliated with Riteway therefore orders are placed and payment is made directly to Riteway. You order is only confirmed once you receive an email from Riteway and delivery needs to be schedule after 12PM the day of your charter or 5PM if you are sleeping aboard the night before

These tips were written up by guests who experienced a week on charter. These are just tips you may wish to consider.

1. Ask your charter agent the size of the freezer/fridge. Some catamarans are equipped with separate fridge and freezer while other catamarans have a combo fridge Freezer. This will tell you how much frozen goods you can order beforehand.

1. On some yachts there is a cockpit fridge. Check your yacht specs or ask your agent if one is onboard.

1. Keep in mind that every island offers a restaurant/bar. If you and your group choose to eat ashore often during your week aboard, ensure you factor that into your provisioning order.

1. Ice is available on most islands and in some cases a vendor might approach your yacht asking if you want to spend $5 on a bag while on charter. This is handy as you don’t need to go ashore first thing in the morning. The ‘guy on the dinghy’ might even take your trash for you for another $4. There is a cooler onboard that can be loaded up with ice which is necessary to store all drinks.

1. Some boats have blenders for all your mixed drinks. Please check the yacht specs or ask your agent if your boat offers one. A coffee percolator is provided on each yacht. Some boats do have coffee makers and again we advise you to check the yacht specs or ask your agent.

1. Purchase another box of large trash bags. We do provide 1 bag of trash bags that fit the dustbin, yet we feel that extra pack is useful.

1. We do provide some detergent and dish soap but we would recommend that you purchase a bottle of cleaning fluid. So when you do partake in the daily cleaning, you can wipe the counters clean with some bacteria cleaner to leave that clean, fresh smell.
   Condiments and spices are not provided therefore keep that in mind when ordering provisioning.

1. Try to plan out your meals and itinerary beforehand. This kind of prep goes a long way and can enhance your vacation and make it stress free. Share the provisioning shopping list with your friends/family before you commence your charter. Get together for dinner to plan it.

1. For some reason, Seafood tastes great on the BBQ when on charter. Try the tuna steaks. That is a favorite on charter. If you make it to Anegada, go ashore and enjoy the local crayfish. This is regarded as one of the best meals to be had in the British Virgin Islands.

1. Don’t forget to purchase plenty of water. In our experience on charter, we went through at least a gallon a day.

1. For a family of four expect to spend approximately $600 which includes beverages/soft drinks; double the amount for group of eight.

1. STARTER KIT

   The Catamaran Company does provide a Starter Kit listed below at the price of $55. If you wish to purchase your own let us know and we can remove the charge. Onboard there are 2 rolls of toilet paper per head and two complimentary small soaps per head but we recommend you purchase additional soap or bring it with you. In our experience on charter that amount of toilet paper was adequate

   One bottle of dishwashing liquid is adequate. Yet, if you want to save water, try a “JOY BATH”. This is when you jump into the water from the transom, get out, place JOY DISH SOAP on yourself, and lather yourself…yes, even your hair. Jump back in…wash off. Get back on the transom and use the cockpit shower to rinse off. This option is mostly popular with the men. My children tried this once…and enjoyed it and we saved water. We did not even refill up once during charter. In fact, we had water all the way to day seven. If you go with this option purchase another bottle of Joy soap.

1. Matches

   Six boxes of matches onboard. This should be adequate.

1. Rum:

   Complimentary from The Catamaran Company, a bottle of Pussers Rum is placed onboard. Most guests forget to take it! Don’t, it is a good memory of your vacation.

1. Starter Kit Includes:
   • 2 Rolls of toilet paper per head and 2 soaps per head
   • 1 roll of paper towel
   • 1 bottle (small ) of dishwashing liquid
   • 1 bottle (small) of disinfectant
   • 6 boxes of matches
   • 1 green scouring pad
   • 1 pkt of hand wipes
   • 1 box of large garbage bags
   • 1 bottle of rum

1. Fresh Produce:

   Lettuce and tomatoes don’t seem to have a long life. You can purchase all fresh goods on each island your visit. Don’t get overwhelmed in the beginning with the provisioning. One can always go ashore to purchase fresh goods so don’t go big in the beginning unless it is potatoes or onions etc.

1. Bread:

   Always place it in freezer if possible. Bread is well packaged in Tortola and is meant to be placed in Fridge or freezer to last longer.

1. Paper Towels:

   Even though we provide you with one roll of paper towels, you may need another one. Remember, our Starter Kit is exactly that…a starter kit. You may start with it but you won’t finish with it. Paper Towels go quickly, especially if you have kids onboard.

1. Scouring pads/cloths:

   We do provide one of these, but I advise to purchase more dishcloths.

1. Consider investigating the other sailing option which is an all inclusive crewed yacht vacation. If all this planning is simply too much to handle let the crew arrange it all. There are many different types of crewed yachts on the charter market that will match your likings. Ask your charter agent about the crew and different yachts available. Some are more than affordable than you think and some of course are very exclusive.