Your Sailing Kit
You are required to show up in sailing gear every time you come for sailing.
You need these at the start of your sailing journey. You can buy these items from Decathlon or ask us to procure them for you. As you get to the harder skills like racing and competing, you will need other specialized items of your own.
1. Cap or Helmet
3. Sunglasses
5. Rashvest
6. Sailing Gloves
9. Sailing Shoes
2. Sunscreen
4. Life Jacket
7. Water Bottle
8. Sailing Pants
10. Positive Attitude
Your Personal Sailing Kit
01
Cap or Helmet
A well fitting cap that fits snugly on the head and doesn't slide down and obstruct the child's vision. We insist on a cap because of the sun protection it offers. Waterproof is good but a large visor is a must. Some parents may feel the need for a helmet but we don't insist on it.
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Sunglasses
Perhaps the coolest accessory you will own is a pair of sports sunglasses. The sun can be particularly blinding while boating as the rays reflect off the water. Sunglasses also shield a boat operator’s eyes from splashing water so they can stay focused on the task at hand. Powered, if you wear spectacles and snug fitting with a pair of ties to keep them attached to your body when you lean down to look at the fishes.
02
Sunscreen
The most important thing you will always need in your bag while sailing is a good mineral sunscreen of SPF50 or above. Sweat and waterproof is an added advantage. To be applied 20 minutes before sun exposure and again during breaks.
04
Life Jacket
A comfortable, well fitting life jacket is a must for spending time on the water, no matter the season. Sailing specific life jackets allow a full range of arm movement and should be sleek across the upper torso. Youth or scholastic sailors should consider certified life jackets while some adult sailors prefer buoyancy aids . We can carry jackets at multiple price points for both adult and junior sailors.
05
Rashvest
A rash guard or UV technical shirt improves breathability and to keeps you comfortable in warm weather. It also helps keep some of the tan off.
06
Sailing Gloves
While sailing and using sailing lines, gloves are going to be a must to prevent blistered, rope-burned hands. Full-length sailing gloves cover everything except the tips of your fingers and provide the best protection when working sailing sheets, halyards, and anchoring rode. Both short finger (all finger tips open) and full finger (middle three fingers enclosed) styles are good.
07
Water Bottle
Like the sunscreen, another mark of a sailor is their water bottle. Special bottles with a hook or loop to be tied to the boat are available from the market. We recommend steel bottles for durability of atleast 500ml capacity.
09
Sailing Shoes
Sailing boots should be made of neoprene or rubber and provide some ankle support in addition to insulating the foot. Footwear for dinghy sailors should have a durable sole, be lightweight and be designed to get wet so that you can launch your boat off a beach.
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Sailing Pants
Sailing pants should be UV protected, waterproof, possibly windproof and cover the sailor from the ankle to mid belly comfortably. Pants should not be excessively baggy and should be comfortable to wear when standing up as well as crouched.
10
Sailing Watch
The moment you get into serious sailing, this will be the most cherished item you will own. Sailing watches are available in different sixes and features but the most basic ones offer large faced race count down timers. The best sailing watches can offer a multitude of functions, from MOB alerts to tidal calculations. All we need is a timer!
Boat & Gear we provide
These items come with the boat when you purchase or lease it from us. As children use these items for their personal boats they are responsible for returning them back at the end of each session. Lost or damanged items incur a charge.
1
Eco-Friendly Boat
2
Life Jacket (Beginner Courses Only)
3
Foils (Rudder & Centreboard)
4
Sails
5
Spars
6
Complete Rigging