Storage
‘Storage can be a real issue with smaller yachts. They are designed to maximise living space and to that end, stowage space can be compromised. It’s not a problem if you’re day sailing, but when planning an offshore or ocean passage, you need to think about any additional equipment including storm sails, a sea anchor, additional engine spares and tools, an EPIRB, an offshore liferaft and flares, a satellite phone or SSB radio, extra drinking water, food and extra fuel. The list goes on, but the cockpit lockers do not so you will have to be very selective over what you take and how much spare water or fuel you need.’