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Learn the Sea

Kit list

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Tick it the night before. Soft bags only — hard cases have nowhere to live on a boat.

On you / personal

  • Lifejacket (or use the boat’s) & personal AIS / PLB
  • Non-slip sailing boots & deck shoes
  • Base layers, mid layer, hat & gloves
  • Sun hat, sunglasses & sunblock
  • Personal medication & seasickness tablets
  • Soft holdall, washbag, towel

Wet-weather & night

  • Oilskins — jacket & salopettes
  • Spare warm layers (more than you think)
  • Head torch (red mode) & spare batteries
  • Knife & a spare length of line

Useful to bring

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Snacks for your watch
  • Dry bag for phone & documents
  • Cash & cards for marina / fuel