Preparation is key in any endeavor. In sailing you must be as self sufficient as possible. You must carry food, water, power, fuel, navigation, maintenance, protection, clothing, and miscellaneous items that you will need. We plan to provision for 30 day periods and re-provision when we go to islands that have marinas, restaurants, grocery stores, produce markets, and other necessities. For 30 days we should be able to explore distant anchorages, uninhabited islands, and sail open ended, as mother nature calls.