Valuables on excursions?

[crusingluver2009]

If I'm doing a water excursion, where I have to take a small boat or catamaran, even speedboat, a, I able to still bring my camera and money, backpack or fanny pack? No my camera isn't waterproof and yes I can bring a waterproof container for my money. I'm just concerned about things getting wet and ruined or lost and stolen. Any tips?

[travlnblueberries]

If I'm doing a water excursion, where I have to take a small boat or catamaran, even speedboat, a, I able to still bring my camera and money, backpack or fanny pack? No my camera isn't waterproof and yes I can bring a waterproof container for my money. I'm just concerned about things getting wet and ruined or lost and stolen. Any tips?

 

We've never had a problem. I would bring a container for your camera though.

[Nebr.cruiser]

We've done multiple trips like this and have just left our cameras, wallets, etc. on board with no problems. Even a zip-lock bag will help with the camera. I have had at least 3 cameras ruined by water--totally our own fault twice, once lent the camera to a son.

[johneeo]

If I'm doing a water excursion, where I have to take a small boat or catamaran, even speedboat, a, I able to still bring my camera and money, backpack or fanny pack? No my camera isn't waterproof and yes I can bring a waterproof container for my money. I'm just concerned about things getting wet and ruined or lost and stolen. Any tips?

 

I put my camera, ID, money, towel, sunscreen in a gym bag.

 

Camera in a zip loc bag, and same for money and ID.

 

Never worried about having anything stolen, never a problem.

[crusingluver2009]

Thanks a bunch!

[5326jan]

We use a waterproof wallet on a lanyard and take a disposable underwater camera. The photos aren't professional quality, but certainly good enough to capture some memories. If it gets lost, only a few pictures and a $13 camera are lost. I can't post a picture due to JAVA being disabled (Thanks a lot DHS!), but here are the links.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Tek-Dry-Alligator-Wallet/dp/B000BJ7WHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358086349&sr=8-1&keywords=alligator+wallet

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Underwater-Disposable-Excellent-Performance/dp/B005M9O1DQ/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1358086393&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=underwater+disposable+camera

[ready2cruzagain]

We use a waterproof wallet on a lanyard and take a disposable underwater camera. The photos aren't professional quality, but certainly good enough to capture some memories. If it gets lost, only a few pictures and a $13 camera are lost. I can't post a picture due to JAVA being disabled (Thanks a lot DHS!), but here are the links.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Tek-Dry-Alligator-Wallet/dp/B000BJ7WHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358086349&sr=8-1&keywords=alligator+wallet

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-Underwater-Disposable-Excellent-Performance/dp/B005M9O1DQ/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1358086393&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=underwater+disposable+camera

 

 

I also use the Kwik Tek Dry Paks. They come in all different sizes. Amazon has great prices on these and you can also get them at places like Dick's Sporting Goods stores. I like the fact that they float. Here is a link to some of the different sizes: http://www.airhead.com/drypak/storage.html