Remember, all gear should be named.
| What | Description | Why |
| WET SUIT | long sleeve if you have one | keeps you warm if you land in the water - worn over polyprops creates a warm layer between you and the wet suit |
| CLOSED TOE SHOES | beach shoes, booties, old trainers or sand shoes - not crocs or plastic shoes | protection from rocks, stones, shells, boats and ropes |
| SHORTS | (optional) | worn over the wet suit to protect the wet suit bottom |
| THERMAL LONG SLEEVE TOP and FULL LENGTH LEGGINGS | polyprops or merino are good | when wet they retain very little of the water and warm up again quickly - worn under your wet suit next to your skin. |
| POLAR FLEECE or WOOLEN JERSEY | (optional) | as another layer if gets cold |
| SPLASH JACKET | light rain jacket or similar | for wind protection |
| SOCKS | wool are best | layer to keep your feet warm |
| What | Description | Why |
| SUNHAT or CAP BEANIE | in case it gets cold – almost guaranteed | |
| FULL WATER BOTTLE | stay hydrated | |
| SUN BLOCK | higher factor numbers are preferred | protection against the sun, even in winter |
| SAILING GLOVES | (optional) - cheap cycling gloves are okay | for handling sheets ropes or oars |
| SUN GLASSES | (optional) - plastic UV resistant | protection against the sun for your eyes |
| What | Description | Why |
| TOWELS | to dry yourself afterwards | |
| CHANGE OF CLOTHES | dry clothes to get into when you are finished water activities | |
| PLASTIC BAG or BOAT BUCKET | for your wet gear | to put wet gear in so that your don't wet all your dry things in your boat bag or bucket |
No COTTON clothing is allowed for boating.
No JANDALS ever!
Shoes, hats and life jackets are compulsory for boating.
Life Preservers are a must when going on the water. They can be found in the Scout Den.
