Bring a leatherman and sharp folding knife (if not going carryon only)

50 ft of quarter or 3/8 inch nylon line... There is always something to tie up.

Most powerful led mini flashlights you can find..and one headlight.

Always start the outboard on dinghy before leaving. Lift the gas can in dink to be sure is filled..check inflation on dink.

Block ice. Get a block or two with your initial ice and will help with keeping cooler colder longer.

ALWAYS approach mooring into the wind ..and always sloooow. Neutral is where you should spend most of the approach . The ball ain't runnin away.

SUNTAN LOTION and cover...burns the first couple days that are truly unpleasant are frequent.

A "shoe policeman" and a towel on sole insde entry door will help keep sand out of sack.

Clothespins

Ziplock bags by the score.

Tell credit card company you are going to be dropping a pot load in a foreign country.

If you are uncomfortable going somewhere in the conditions...don't.

Always check lines if a new crew member is involved in cleting them.

It's best to take own masks and snorkel.

I would not provision planning on every night dining on boat. Can always get more during charter. Lethargy sets in and are a lot of good shore options. We now often have apps and cocktails on board and then go to dinner ashore.,but sometimes are full and tired after a day in the sun and enjoying the company and just keep the cocktail party goin.

Watch the battery banks if genset not on.