Paddlers are required bring the following items on any day trip:
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Sit-inside, touring-style sea kayak with adequate deck lines and fore and aft flotation (float bags or sealed bulkheads)
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Type III or IV personal flotation device with whistle
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Spray skirt
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Paddle (spare paddle recommended)
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Paddle float and pump
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Immersion gear (dry suit or wet suit) appropriate for the trip or required by the trip leader, plus footwear suitable for walking over rocky beaches
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Food and beverage/water
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Personal first aid kit including any medications you may need
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Sun and rain protection
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Dry bag with extra clothes (e.g., rain jacket, storm cag)
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Helmet (when required by event leader)
In addition to the above, trip leaders are required to bring:
- VHF radio
- Compass and chart of the route
- Emergency blanket
- Repair kit
- Short tow and long tow
- Spare paddle
For overnight trips, the trip leader will provide a gear/supply checklist based on destination and duration.