Paddling Trip Equipment List

1

Kayak- check out completely

2

Paddle

3

Spare Paddle

4

Paddle leash

5

Spray skirt (for sea kayaks)

6

PFD

7

PFD strobe light

8

Knife

9

Paddle float (for sea kayaks)

10

Pump, sponge (for sea kayaks)

11

VHF Radio transceiver (extra batteries for long trip)

12

Bow line

13

Water supply (1Gallon+ per overnight)

14

Food

15

First aid kit (should be one for every two persons)

16

Tow line (should be one for every two persons)

17

Emergency signals- Rocket flares, mirror, smoke, whistle, light sticks

18

Kayak repair kit- fiberglass, resin, duct tape, cable, quick drying epoxy or polymer putty

19

Helmet (only for heavy surf landings and caves)

20

Sunscreen, Chap Stick

21

Day bag (waterproof as possible)

22

Toilet kit

23

Bungee cords

24

Float bags or adequate dry bags under hatches

Clothing

25

Surf shirt/rash guard

26

Insulated shorts, top

27

Polypro top

28

Shade hat, with chin strap

29

Sunglasses, well-secured by strap

30

Booties

31

Gloves (optional in So. Cal summer)

32

Farmer John Wetsuit (Cold Weather and crossings)

33

Gore-Tex jacket

34

Paddling jacket (extra- cold weather)

35

Sandals. You may want hiking shoes also, but space is a problem

36

Dry clothes

37

Hood (optional)

38

Socks (optional)

Navigation

39

Deck compass, lighted preferred

40

GPS (extra batteries for long trip)

41

Water resistant cases for instruments

42

Charts, routes, waypoints

43

Waterproof chart holder

44

Course plan/Float plan (copy someone trustworthy)

45

Protractor/ruler

46

Pencils

47

China marker

48

Head lamp (night navigation). Running light is helpful.

49

Waterproof notebook

Other

50

Back pack or bags (to carry gear off beach)

51

Health insurance card, medicines, inform trip leader of medical conditions

52

Money

53

Extra batteries

54

Instructions for GPS/VHF (If you have a poor memory for details)

55

Fire starter

56

Camping gear, cookware, if req'd (bring some in case of emergency for heavy day crossings)

57

Cell phone and water-resistant bag (optional)

58

Extra eyeglasses

59

Books to read, games, snorkel/fishing gear (Need fishing license)

60

Food