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Our sailing text-book, US Sailing/Red Cross “Start Sailing Right!” is available to purchase at a discount for Community Sailing students. Many sailors bring a small bag with their gear to help keep them comfortable and safe while enjoying their time on the water. Sailors should bring clothes and gear for both warm and cool conditions. Weather and wind can change during a lesson. Multiple layers give you many options. For example, wear shorts and a short-sleeve-shirt, bring a warmer long sleeve shirt and pants and a waterproof wind-breaker. The best fabrics are synthetics that dry quickly. The most common are polypropeline and capilene. Wool sweaters are good for the same reasons. Avoid cotton when possible. Wear a hat for sun protection or a warm hat if it’s cold. Always bring (and use!) sunglasses and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle. We strongly recommend you bring your own comfortable and proper fitting life-jacket. Write your name on your life-jacket and attach a whistle to it. You can check with your instructor for additional life-jacket details. Atlantic Challenge does have life-jackets for you to borrow. Comfortable foot-wear that you don’t mind getting wet is required. For example, canvas sneakers, Aqua-sox, or similar footwear. Additionally, we recommend a towel and dry clothes. Youth sailors take a swim test during the first class.

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