Congratulations, Joe! You'll love "Midnight Passage" and I can't
wait to see photos. I probably sail as bare bones as anyone- the
requisite PFDs, a small gas tank (1 gallon normally), an oar or
paddle in case of no wind and no engine, and a few safety items such
as fire extinguisher and air horn. Oh, and if you launch from a
dock, you'll want bumpers.