What to bring and What to leave behind
Here are some guidelines as to what you will need to bring for your cruise and learn program. Please email or call if you need any help or have any questions. Pack ALL your gear (not including wet weather gear or sleeping bag) in one SOFT-SIDED bag no larger than 12x12x18 inches. Storage space is very limited.
Clothes
- Shoes - soft soled, non-marking soles, marine deck shoes preferred but sneakers are ok (no dark soles please). Have a second pair so that you will always have some dry shoes available in case of rain. Open toed sandals or bare feet are not allowed while sailing.
- T-shirts and shorts
- Lightweight long pants
- Set of warm clothes –it is always cooler on the water and some evenings can feel quite cool after a day in the sun.
- Long sleeve shirts for sun protection
- Hat (with retaining strap) for sun protection
- Unbreakable sunglasses with retaining strap
- Swim suit
- Wet weather gear - You will need a jacket and pants that will keep you dry in case of rain. The type that Wanjira and I use cost approx $110 from WalMart.
- Sailing gloves - fingerless leather gloves, similar to weight lifting or bicycling gloves (if you don’t already have them don’t go buying them. I will loan you some).
Other Gear
- Sleeping bag
- Personal toiletry items and small towel
- Sun screen, SPF 15 or above,
- lip balm
- Bug Juice
Documents
- Proof of citizenship; valid passport preferred.
Course Material
- Course text book
- Safe Boating Guide
Food
- Your share of the contribution to the evening meals.
- Beer and/or wine if you wish.
- All other meals and snacks will be provided.
We will provide
- Sailing gloves if needed
- Inflatable type PFD
Leave at home!
- Half of the luggage that you start to pack.
- All of your cares and worries
- Envious friends and relatives.