There are important parts you need to keep on board. What are we talking about?

• Spare parts; replacement propeller, oil filter, spark plug, belt, etc.

• Spare tank for oil or fuel storage

• Backup lamp for back-up in navigation beacons

• A backlight battery

• Handheld compass

• Mobile phone and handheld radio

• Hand pump for use in bilge pump failures

• A thin hand with visible colors

• As signaling equipment; banners, flares, streamers, hazard description, fume extractors, paint-type markers and so on.

• Toolbag

• First aid kit

• Cream, lotion against sunburn

• Rowing if the boat is small

• Required spare clothes according to the season