@Fuzzytugger ; drink water, don't show up hung over. You'll enjoy it more. Good tips here on handling the motion w/o drugs. Remember, it its your first time out, so ya really don't know.
Typical bottom fishing set up from a Westport charter service is a Penn Senator on an Ugly Stick Tiger about 6 1/2 to 7 ft long, 30lb mono , a 4-6 oz banana weight on a chain swivel with a commercial snelled bait leader, either anchovies, shrimp flies, or sardines. Or something similar. A few seasoned folks bring their own bait, usually squid.
Your charter service should have given you a list of gear to bring, like sunscreen, raingear, a hat, etc. They usually tell you to pack a light lunch, but not all services mention that . Dress warm in layers. Bring a beanie as well as a billed hat. That wind can cut through you quick.
I average one trip a year to fill the freezer with rocks and lings. Maybe every 3-5 for Albacore. Cant count the number of poeple who've thrown money away by showing up drunk or severely hung over and barfing over the side the whole way. And one or two who've curled up on the deck sick or on one of the cabin tables sick. There's been a few ugly scenes with otherwise great and tolerant captains over those.
Go have fun. Double check the forecast, i think its gonna be raining that day.