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This information is duplicated in the Sail Camp Application

All Items are required except those marked with asterisks ( ** )

 Sailing Equipment

El Toro or Optimist dinghy in seaworthy condition, preferably self rescuing

Bailer (cut down plastic jug like a bleach bottle works fine)

Paddle (no smaller than a ping pong paddle)

Boom Vang

10-15 foot long painter suitable for towing

Tiller extension

Hiking strap

Jibe preventer also called a JC strap (for intermediates and advanced)

Masthead wind indicator

Mast blocks (preferably with varying thickness to adjust your rake)

Sailing clothes; wetsuits and sprays suits are usually not necessary but you might want to pack them, just in case. Definitely bring clothes and shoes that can get wet.

Waterproof watch with a countdown timer (for intermediates and advanced racers)

 Mandatory Safety Items

Water bottle (EXTREMELY important in the heat to protect yourself from dehydration)

Sun Screen Lotion (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, sailors will be REQUIRED to apply lotion every morning and again after lunch! Consider this a safety item for your near term comfort (sunburn prevention) and long term health.

Hat and sunglasses, with retainer straps. (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, these are sun screen for your eyeballs!)

Life jacket, USCG approved, that fits properly.

 Camping and Personal Items

Tent and sleeping bag (sleeping mat or pad and pillow optional)

Sufficient clothing for a week (Expect hot, and very hot temperatures but include long pants and a sweatshirt for occasional chilly weather)

Shoes for land and water (sneakers, sandals, water shoes)

Swimming suit

Shower and beach towels

Personal items (tooth brush, hair brush or comb, shampoo, soap, wash cloth, etc.)

Notepad and pencils

* * Insect repellent

Good attitude with a desire to learn and have FUN!

 Do NOT Bring

No lighters, matches or flames of any kind. Sailors who need to burn the ends of lines can ask instructors for help.

No skateboards, skates, scooters, bikes, and boom boxes. Please leave these items home.

 See the application form for additional information