Planning multi-day trips: balancing destinations with downtime on board
Hey everyone, I've been daydreaming about taking a longer boat trip this summer, maybe 4-5 days instead of the usual weekend getaway. The thing is, I love exploring new spots and little harbors, but I also crave those lazy days just chilling on the water with a book or maybe fishing a bit. Last year we did a quick 3-day thing and it felt rushed – always moving, checking charts, docking here and there. Anyone figured out a sweet spot for mixing in some real downtime without feeling like you're missing out on cool destinations? Would love to hear how you balance the itinerary so it doesn't turn into a checklist marathon. Cheers!

Yeah I get what you mean completely. For me the best multi-day trips happen when we pick maybe 3 main places to stop and then leave big chunks of time open in between. Like sailing a few hours in the morning, drop anchor in a quiet bay for lunch and swimming, then maybe move again late afternoon or just stay put. That way you get some adventure but also those perfect nothing-to-do moments where the boat just rocks gently. I've found that forcing too many stops ends up stressful, especially if weather changes or someone gets tired. Planning loose is key I think. Sometimes I check out https://getboat.com/ just to get ideas for routes or available boats, but honestly it's all about keeping the schedule flexible in the end.