| ITEM | RECOMMENDATION | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Check | • Check HRRR Model on Windy and talk to staff. | • This is critical. Check every time and ask staff what the conditions are. • I use www.Windy.com. Specifically I use HRRR weather model for accurate, high-resolution, short-term forecasts.  |
| Sunglasses | • Polarized sunglasses. | • It is extremely bright when sailing. You get the light from the sun, and the reflection from the water. The only shade is the sail itself. • You want polarized sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses will specifically block reflected light, such as light reflected from the water. • However any sunglasses are better than none. |
| Sunscreen | • Sports sunscreen. | • Ideally you would have sports sunscreen with high SPF. Sports sunscreen is needed because it will be more resistance to water. • You need to reapply every 80 minutes ideally. • I use Banana Boat Sport Ultra SPF 65 Sunscreen Lotion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GQMZ1Q4/ |
| Sandals/ Shoes | • Sandals or wet shoes. | • You don’t technically need shoes. Sandals should be sufficient. • Barefoot is also fine. However there is coral that you have to walk over to reach the boat in Miami. |
| Clothing | • Long sleeve rash shirt. • Swimming shorts or pants. • Soft shell when colder or windier. | • Unless you are on a yacht, assume you’re going to get wet. • Even when it’s a relatively warm day, when you are wet and the wind is evaporating the water from your skin, you can get quite cold. • If you’re cold, you won’t have fun. • It is not always possible to return to shore quickly. • Synthetic material is best because it retains warmth when wet. • For this reason and for sun protection, long sleeve synthetic rash shirts are best. • I would also recommend synthetic swimming shorts or pants. • When it is colder or windier, a rash shirt may not be enough. Bring a rain jacket or soft shell. • If you get cold easily, bring more than you need. |
| Water | • 1L per hour. | • If you’re thirsty you won’t have fun. Bring more than you need. • Someone will forget and you’ll have to share if you bring a small amount. |
| Phone protection | • Waterproof phone bag. | • Salt water will destroy the rubber seals that keep your phone waterproof. It doesn’t matter if it is IPX rated. • This is the one I use. It is the best. Pelican Marine – IP68 Waterproof Phone Pouch / Case (Regular Size) – Floating Waterproof Phone Case https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GHX26KF/ |
| Dry Clothing & Towel | • Maybe want to bring an extra waterproof bag for your dry stuff. • Leave your dry stuff one shore! Keep your stuff away from sand and water. | |