Pace yourself the final week, you can t do everything and still work on the boat all day. Stick with your buddies especially at J Ouvert and at night. Good earplugs may make fetes and concerts more enjoyable for you. Leave your good jewelry, watches and wallets at home. Carry extra cash in your shoe or in several pockets.
Crowds always attract a few pickpockets.
Buy plenty of film and camera batteries, they will be very hard to find on Carnival days 11. You may want to carry a new phone card, some change and some taxi numbers just in case. If you are not in costume have fun jumping up, but do not push your way into a costumed band, especially when they are crossing the stage. Stay to the back or on the sidelines. They are parties to see and be seen, lime with your friends, have some drinks and listen to live bands and DJ s play all the new Soca music.