If you are hiring I will bring: boat, paddle, buoyancy aid and spray deck, kayaking dry cag and usually long john wetsuit, dry bag for valuables.
If you are bringing your own personal kayaking equipment – please bring boat, paddles, buoyancy aid and spray deck, Kayaking trousers and Kayaking jacket.
If you don’t have the specific kayak clothing, please bring:-
– Warm thermal base layer top
– Fleece mid layer
– Spare thermal
– Kayaking shoes or old trainers/ water shoes or neoprene boots (they will get wet). Please ensure these have a strong sole for walking on slippery rocks and stones on beaches. If you have biggish feet, slimline foowear is better for fitting into the kayak.
– A extra-sized windproof jacket to put on at lunchtime. – this is strongly advised in anything other than warm summer months.
Also bring:
– Water bottle and hot flask
– Packed lunch
– High energy snacks / chocolate bars
– Warm hat
– Sunhat and suncream and sunglasses
– Any personal medication (inhaler, painkillers, anti-histamine, Sea sickness tablets etc.)