Before setting sail, an extensive grocery shopping trip is typically done at one of the bigger supermarkets to stock up on enough supplies to feed the crew for the first three days. Later, during the journey, additional provisions (mainly fruit, vegetables, and water) are purchased from smaller shops and markets on the islands and marinas. The shopping list is usually prepared right before the trip, either based on the skipper’s experience and advice or independently by crews with prior sailing experience.
The boat is fully equipped with a kitchen for meal preparation, refrigerators, and food storage spaces. Breakfast and lunch are usually prepared on board during the day, while dinner is optionally enjoyed at one of the local tavernas or also prepared on board.
The cost of food and the responsibility for meal preparation on the boat are shared among the crew. Remember that the crew is obligated to prepare meals for the skipper, and if you decide to dine out at a restaurant, it’s customary to invite the skipper as wellâthough, of course, they may politely decline. đ
