Gear List

A life jacket should be worn at all times. It is extremely difficult to put a life jacket on in the water. When you need it, you need it on.

If you do not know how to use any of the following equipment, get instruction before you set out.

• Kayak appropriate for conditions, with flotation bags or bulkheads
• Clothing appropriate for conditions, with extra layers
• Because of Maine’s cold water temperatures, a shortie wetsuit is recommended even the warmest months
• Life jacket/personal flotation device (PFD) with whistle, emergency strobe light and signal mirror attached
• Spray skirt
• Paddle
• Spare paddle
• Paddle float
• Bilge pump or bailer
• Food and water
• Sun hat
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses and safety strap
• Rain gear and hat
• Dry bags
• Flares
• Fog horn
• VHF marine radio
• Weather radio
• Flashlight/headlamp
• First aid kit
• Kayak repair kit
• Multipurpose repair tool
• Local charts
• Deck compass
• Card compass and parallel rules
• Tide chart