Atlantic Dinghy 2026

Boat Setup & Rigging

• Wayfarer dinghy - modified
• Mainsail and working jib
• Spinnaker (for downwind sailing)
• Storm sails
• Spare halyards and sheets (main, jib, spinnaker)
• Sail repair kit (tape, needles, thread, spare cloth)
• Mast and boom (with ALL spare rigging parts)
• Rigging tape and spare shackles
• Masthead light (for overnight sailing)
• Running lights (bow and stern)
• Sea anchor and drogue
• Oars (longest that fit, with spare oar locks)
• Paddle (with telescopic handle, stowed in buoyancy compartment)
• Bailers (two buckets with lids, plus Elvstrom or transom bailer if fitted)
• Manual bilge pump (with sufficient hose)
• Spare line/rope (various lengths for repairs, mooring, and lashing)
• Repair kit (duct tape, sail repair tape, spare fittings, epoxy putty, tools)
• Spare tiller and rudder (if possible)
• Spare daggerboard or centerboard (depending on model of boat)
• Boat spray cover
• Waterproof bags and containers (for gear storage)
• Dry bags (for electronics, food, and clothing)
• Anti-slip deck tape (for improved grip and safety)
• Trapeze wires (with fittings and spares)

Safety & Emergency Equipment

• Lifejacket x 2
• Buoyant line (minimum 15 m)
• Distress signals (flares, minimum 3, or watertight torches for night use)
• VHF marine radio (waterproof, with DSC/GPS)
• EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
• PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
• AIS transponder or transeiver
• Sound signalling device (horn or whistle)
• Man-overboard light/strobe
• First aid kit (waterproof, comprehensive)
• Emergency blanket and thermal protection
• Emergency rations and water (in addition to normal provisions)
• Emergency bivvy
• Knife x2 (with marlinspike and shackler)
• Floating waterproof torch (multiple, with spare batteries)
• Fire extinguisher (if carrying stove or fuel onboard)
• Radar reflector (for visibility to larger vessels)
• Survival dry suit
• Emergency water maker
• Trapeze/safety harness x 2
• Safety lines x 2 (tethers for harness)

Navigation & Communication

• Magnetic compass (mounted and handheld)
• GPS/chartplotter (waterproof, with spare batteries)
• Paper charts (Admiralty Chart 245: Scotland to Iceland)
• Dividers, parallel rules, and plotting instruments
• Nautical almanac and tide tables
• Logbook and waterproof pen
• Navigation lights (for night sailing)
• Binoculars (waterproof)
• Mobile phone (waterproof case, with spare power bank)
• Satellite phone
• Weather forecasting device or access (VHF weather, satellite, or app)
• Depth sounder
• Tablets x 2 with Navionics (Chart Greenland and Iceland EU620L)
• Raymarine CAM220 Mast Camera

Shelter & Sleeping Gear

• Sleeping bag (rated for cold/wet conditions)
• Sleeping mat or pad
• Bivvy bag (waterproof)
• Camping stove and fuel (for cooking at sea)
• Cooking utensils (pot, mug, bowl, cutlery)
• Boat cover or boom tent (for shelter at sea)
• Waterproof groundsheet or tarp

Food & Water

• Dehydrated or freeze-dried meals (Expedition Foods, 3 per day, plus extra for emergencies)
• Dry staples (pasta, rice, oatmeal, granola)
• Canned meat and vegetables
• Energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, crackers, chocolate
• Condiments (salt, pepper, sugar, oil, tobasco, coffee/tea, powdered milk)
• Water (minimum 3 liters per day, plus emergency supply—plan for 14–21 days)
• Water containers (durable, sealable)
• Emergency water maker
• Garbage bags (for waste management)
• Wet wipes and hand sanitiser

Clothing & Personal Gear

• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm layers (fleece, wool, thermal underwear)
• Sailing gloves x 4 pairs
• Hat (warm and sun protection)
• Balaclava or neck gaiter
• Quick-drying clothes (spare set)
• Wetsuit or drysuit (for extreme conditions)
• Non-slip, quick-drying footwear
• Socks (wool or synthetic, spare pairs)
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Medications
• UV-protective clothing (long-sleeve shirt, pants)

Tools & Spares

• Multi-tool and spare tools
• Spare batteries (for all electronics)
• Spare bulbs for navigation lights
• Spare shackles, clevis pins, and fasteners
• Spare rope and cordage
• Epoxy putty and repair materials
• Sail repair kit
• Spares for tiller, rudder, daggerboard (if possible)
• Spare oar locks and fittings

  
  Power & Electronics

• Electronics, Safety & Navigation

• (see separate section)

Miscellaneous

• Notebook and pen/pencil
• GoPro HERO12 Black x 2 (with waterproof housing and spare batteries)
• GoPro Karma Grip or equivalent gimbal
• Spare microSD cards for GoPro (high-capacity, high-speed)
• Waterproof camera mounts (for GoPro on dinghy)
• Books or entertainment (for downtime)
• Trash bags (for waste management and waterproofing)
• Rigging tools with knife and marlinspike
• Spare sunglasses and eyeglasses (if needed)
• Tow line (for assistance or towing)

Support This Epic Voyage

Join an historic solo dinghy crossing from Scotland to Iceland in 2026. Your sponsorship will fund critical equipment (~£30,000) and showcase your brand globally.

Financial or equipment contributions welcome. Sponsors’ logos will shine on the boat, with exclusive voyage photos for your use.

ATLANTIC DINGHY PROJECT

Jason Allardyce

Brig o' Turk
Callander
FK17 8HT

Telephone: 01877 381466

Mobile: 07788 316688