What do I bring to Youth Clinic?		BC Coast Sea Kayaking Personal Clothing and Equipment List The following is a refined list of the necessary clothing and equipment designed to keep you comfortable and warm in the wide range of coastal conditions possible on your expedition; it is based on years of practical experience. We strongly suggest adhering to it as carefully as you can. Clothing 2 pair wool socks 2 pair light synthetic fibre "wick" socks synthetic fibre long underwear top and bottoms Underwear 1 pair pants - preferable wool or synthetic pile 1 heavy wool sweater or pile sweater or sweatshirt waterproof rain jacket or paddling jacket 1 pair rain pants 2 pair shorts, light, fast drying nylon is preferable 2 T-shirts 1 long sleeve shirt 1 smal towel sun hat 1 pair of walking/running shoes water shoes - nylon runners or neoprene booties to paddle in (no rubber boots) "Teva" brand or similar nylon sport sandals or Nike Aquasocs area also good. NO FLIP-FLOP THONGS AS THEY ARE A PRECURSOR TO SPRAINED ANKLE. . . OR WORSE!! Equipment Tent (No canvas monsters please! We will provide you with a tent at a nominal fee if required) Good quality compact sleeping bag, preferable with synthetic fill Large duffel bag for carrying all your personal gear Sun glasses with good UV protection - "Chums" or "Croakies" type retainer Small flashlight or headlamp with extra batteries Personal toiletries and medication. Include biodegradable salt water soap for bathing Sunscreen SPF 25 or higher (waterproof), lip salve, insect repellent and moisturizing cream. Swiss Army type pocket knife 4 to 6 small waterproof bags or nylon stuff sacks lined with double garbage bags or heavy duty zip-lock bags to keep your gear dry. The kayak compartments are waterproof but. . . Wide mouth water bottle - 1 litre poly Cup, plate or bowl, knife, fork and spoon Optional Lightweight paddling gloves to cover hands needing protection from salt or sun Thermarest or insulite sleeping pad if you don't want to sleep on the ground Camera Binoculars