Discovery current inventory:

• Kites: Nemesis HP: 2 X 10 M, 12M; Yargas: 15M, 13M; Waroos: 2 X 13M, 15M, 11M, 12M, 5M; Waroo Pros: 17M, Nemesis Pro: 8M Bularoo: 3 X 10M, 2 X 7M, 13M
Bars: 10, Harnesses: 8 (small to large)
• Boards: 7, wide range from 121 up (largest is two Spark 139's)
• Pumps: Plenty
• Snorkeling Gear: Range of fins, very limited masks and snorkels (bring your own)
• Fishing Gear: Three good poles, reels, hand lines, wide range of lures
• Surf Boards: 3 Aviso carbon fibre boards- 5.11, 6.2, 6.3
• Spearfishing Gear: Captain's only- bring your own if you spearfish
• Diving Gear: Three tanks, three sets BCD's, regs, gauges, weight belts, etc. (bring your own or better yet and much easier- rent the gear). Bringing your own typically only saves 10% at the dive shops, which we use for all dives.
• Communications: We have internet access, which can be used for voice calls as well. You we be billed for use.
• 220/110 volt power is available through an inverter for shavers and recharging batteries.

If you wish to purchase any gear from Best Kiteboarding (shipped directly to you) we have an Offshore Odysseys account which allows our owners to purchase at considerable discount. Let us know if you are interested.

Tropical Clothing

• 2 pairs of comfortable, quick-drying board shorts. Cotton shorts hold salt and moisture and aren't recommended.
• Swimsuit
• 1 pair nylon pants (if you're planning on dining out).
• 1 lightweight short-sleeve synthetic or hemp sport shirt. This style of shirt is considerably cooler than a t-shirt in the tropics.
• 3 t-shirts
• Light-colored, lightweight long-sleeve shirt for sun protection.
• Lightweight modest skirt, sarong or dress for women.
• Wide brimmed sun hat with tie down.

Rain Gear

• A lightweight, breathable rain jacket (pants are unnecessary in the tropics).

Footwear

• Comfortable, sturdy, lightweight, and fast drying sandals for shore use.
• Booties for foot protection in shallow areas and kiting/surfing

Miscellaneous Needs

• Cash- for your provisioning fee ($35 per day, 35 Euros per day for all trips in French Polynesia) + crew tips, shore excursions, etc.
• Passport
• "Shorty" wetsuit
• Sailing sunglasses. Quality, polarized lenses are a must on the ocean. We sell Sea Specs, Zeal Optics, and Kaenon polarized onboard for use while kiting/surfing, etc.
• We have high quality sunblock, rash guards, t-shirts, H2O Audio ipod cases, and helmets onboard for purchase.
• Personal "toys". Spearfishing gear, surf boards, etc. You can't bring everything- so if in doubt ask us. But if you are interested in spearfishing- you MUST bring your own, don't expect to use boat gear (ie the Skippers!) as it cannot be replaced.
• Bug spray (for mosquitos). Something with at least some DEET.
• Repair tape for kites and ding repair kit for boards.
• Small Dive light if you're keen on bug (lobster) hunting at night
• Ear plugs, especially if we are covering some ocean miles

Seasickness:
Most of us are queasy, if not seasick for the first 24-48 hours of any sail. Eliminating coffee and increasing water intake greatly reduces the chance of seasickness and dehydration. Dramamine (oral) works well if taken beforehand, the "patch" gives 3-4 days of protection, and Stugeron is the only one that works once you are sick (and people swear by it). If in serious doubt, you should obtain 12 Compazine (generic name: prochlorperazine) 10 mg. suppositories (NOT ORAL) which is hard-core protection. Candied ginger is the ONLY non-pharmaceutical that has been proven to help (wrist bands and all others are a waste of money). Please try this or any prescription seasickness drug out before joining the trip to check for possible side effects.

Antibiotics:
As with any remote adventure we ask that you consult your doctor and obtain a broad-spectrum oral antibiotic (ie Cipro, Flucloxacillin, and Cefalexin) for treating skin, throat, eye or ear infections before joining us. Please visit The Center for Disease Control to determine if you need any immunizations at least 3 MONTHS before the trip to our planned location.

Optional:
Camera, Ipod, sport gear, DVD's (your crew will be very appreciative!), CD's (ditto), blank CD's for photo swapping, video camera, journal, books (we have a library on board). Extra Towel (we provide one).
If you are interested in having professional photos taken of yourself, please let Jody know when you board. There will be additional fees for this service.

Scuba Diving:
If you plan on diving, bring your basic kit- mask, fins, snorkel. Do not bring tanks or weight belts and we highly recommend renting BCD's, guages and other gear rather than bringing your own. Bring your certification card for air fills. Dive shops typically only discount 10% for using your own gear- better to use theirs.

Not a bad idea to get traveller's insurance these days!

Here are a few things to understand before you come aboard so there are no surprises:

1. This is not a pampered luxury charter (though it is a luxury yacht). You are an owner and expected to be a part of the team. While you have a professional crew and chef, basic maintenance and cleaning will be expected and laid out by the Captain on the day of your arrival.
2. Please drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep in the days prior to boarding. This will ease any tendency towards sea sickness and keep you in smiles the first few days.
3. Please be prepared for a full safety briefing and trip overview on the day of your arrival by the Captain and Crew.
4. Tipping is appreciated, and especially encouraged for our chef team (Hannah and Lars), who are underpaid for their skills and dedication. 10-15% of trip cost (Adventures = $5900, Epics $8456) is a standard crew tip.
5. We have a laundry machine onboard. Loads are charged at $5 each.
6. Any instruction will be charged at $100 per hour, or by arrangement for the day.

And a few rules you should familiarize yourself with:

1. Nothing in the heads but human waste. Nothing that hasn't been eaten first. No hair, no toilet paper- NOTHING but human waste. Feminine hygiene products should be wrapped up in toilet paper and thrown in the waste bin.
2. No wet clothing or bodies belowdecks.
3. Be conservative with water. Just a cardinal rule on a boat and good practice. We have a watermaker, but the more water we use the more we have to run the generator to charge the batteries.
4. Don't leave lights on. Each time we have to turn a light off for you it's dish duty!
5. Leave sand on the beach and not in the dinghy or onboard. Clean your gear.
6. Please keep your living space clean and orderly for the safety of yourselves and other's and to protect your investment. Another cardinal rule on a boat- if it can fall, IT WILL!
7. Please do not use any equipment you are not familiar with without asking the Captain or your Crew first.