Required Personal Gear to Bring:
-Two refillable water bottles (sturdy, widde-mouthed like Nalgene) +/or a personal hydration system like Camelbak, totalling at least 2 liters
-Flashlight or headlamp with extra batteriies
-Wide-brimmed hat
-Sunglasses & retainer (polarized aidss in seeing things in the water)
-Sunscreen, lip balm w/SPF
-Insect repellant
-Quick dry towel
-Personal toiletries and medications
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Clothing:
Wet set for paddling:
-Paddling jacket and pants if you have theem (we have some jackets to lend)
-Swim trunks or quick-dry shorts
-T-shirt or two
-Long-sleeved synthetic top, rash guard orr nylon fisherman's shirt (NOT cotton)
-Footwear: Crocs, water shoes or sandals. NO flip-flops
-Paddling gloves highly recommended. 3/4 llength fingers are good.
Dry set for camp/sleeping:
-Lightweight waterproof jacket
-Lightweight fleece or wool sweater
-Long pants
-Dry shoes and socks
-Long underwear or PJs to sleep in
-We strongly recommend a set of non-cottonn long underwear that you can wear while paddling or in camp in case we encounter colder temps
Note: Cotton sucks heat from the body and dries very slowly. Anything made of synthetic or nylon will do the opposite.
Optional items:
-Small blow-up or stuffable camp pillow
-Binoculars
-Camera
-Waterproof watch
-Mask and snorkel
-Fishing gear: Florida saltwater license iis required. 3-day, 7-day or annual licenses can be purchased online
-Reading/writing material
-Favorite snacks (we'll have plenty)
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-Alcohol, to enjoy at the end of the paddlling day if you so choose
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