Personal Paddling Gear & Clothing List
Below is an extensive gear list for the Georgian Bay Storm Gathering. Not all of it is mandatory but is merely a suggested list. Please contact us if you have specific questions about any of this gear.

Required Cold Weather Clothing
Drysuit (Please contact White Squall if you require a rental)
Neoprene hood and wool toque
Pogies, neo gloves or neo mitts
Neoprene booties
Synthetic/wool clothing - 3 complete changes layered & thick thermal protection
Rainsuit
Paddling jacket
Dry clothing for evening social
Extra shoes for evening social
Sun Hat & Sunglasses (on a tether)

Gear
Watertight boat with deck rigging
All coast guard requirements (pump, throw bag, etc)
Paddling Helmet (ABSOLUTLY MANDATORY!)
Paddle float or sponsons or both
Waterproof flashlight with spare bulb/batteries
Nose plugs/earplugs as required
Pens/pencils, notebook, ruler, orienteering compass, deck-mounted compass
Repair/ouch/personal first aid/emergency kits
Tent with tie downs for storm conditions
Personal eating utensils (cup, bowl, spoon, etc)
Topo Map or Nautical Chart of area (optional - Topo Number 41H8, Chart Number 2225)
Waterproof map case
PFD with knife
Extra rope
Goggles - as required
Glow sticks
Spare paddle
Tow system
Sling -15' loop of non-floating rope
Watch
Sunglasses on tether
Water filtration system
2 spare garbage bags
Extra cord and shock cord
Toilet paper
Personal meds
Sun cream, lip cream
Safety tarp
Optional binoculars-camera, GPS, VHF radio, sea anchor, deck bag, resource books

Other Non-kayaking Stuff
Sleeping bag or linens & pillow
Toiletries and bath towel
Kitchen Stuff
Food (including drinks and snacks)
 

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