WHAT TO BRING

Wind and Weather

Life Jackets

Every student must wear a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Type III approved life jacket with an attached whistle at all times when on a boat or on the dock. There are a multitude of styles – you don’t need a $100+ racing life jacket. It must fit comfortably and not be too tight or too large. Please write your child’s name on it.

Clothing

Closed-toe shoes must be worn. Boat shoes or other rubber-soled, high-traction shoes that will not be damaged by water (they will get wet) are recommended. Flip-flops and open-toed sandals are not acceptable. Sailors will not be boated without proper footwear.

We strongly recommend that sailors wear bathing suits, tech t-shirts (ideally long-sleeved), closed-toe shoes, hats/visors, and sunglasses. Cotton t-shirts are not comfortable when wet, which they will become! It can be cold and/or rain so sailors should bring a warmer top garment that is water resistant/waterproof. A towel at the Clubhouse is always nice to return to.

Checklist:

• Labeled bag with gear

• Life jacket

• Closed-toe shoes

• Long sleeve tech t-shirt

• Top garment (warm, water resistant/waterproof)

• Hat/visor

• Sunglasses

• Towel

• Reusable water bottle

• Sunblock – applied before arrival

• Gloves – for racing sailors

• Watch – for racing sailors

Food/snacks are not allowed – please do not bring to class.