What to Bring to Practice

  • Water bottle with a lid (the bottom of the boat is not clean so you might prefer a water bottle with a waist attachment)
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes, especially if the weather is cool or it is raining
  • Something to drink after the practice
  • Nutritious snack for after practice
  • Waterproof Sunscreen and insect repellant… lots of both… trust us.
  • Lip balm
  • Any required medication
  • Note: If you must bring a cell phone or a pager on the boat, bring a zip lock bag to secure it in during the practice

What to Wear to Paddle

  • Loose fitting clothing for ease of movement
  • Clothing that dries quickly / wicks moisture away is ideal
  • Do not wear denim or blue jeans… it’s the kind of mistake that people only make once
  • No jewelry, especially rings or earrings as they could cause injuries or you could lose them
  • Capris or shorts work well. Some paddlers prefer cycling shorts. Long pants may be preferred early in the season or for cooler weather conditions.
  • Supportive footwear with good treads that will grip when you on the wet docks and get in and out of the boat are essential. These can be old running shoes or water shoes. Remember they will get wet. NO flip flops… another mistake that people only make once
  • Hat – Avoid baseball caps as they may blow off your head or impede your paddling.
  • Sunglasses – the kind you don’t mind losing in the water, or the kind with those rad strings to keep them on you
  • Paddling gloves (optional)
  • If it is raining, wear rain gear but remember it must fit under the lifejacket.
  • If it is cold, be sure to bring a change of clothes. Layering clothes works best.

 

Recommendations for Equipment & Gear

Dragon Boat Paddle

http://www.typhoon8.com/collections/paddles/products/db3

PFD

http://www.mec.ca/product/5041-311/stohlquist-edge-pfd-unisex/?q=pfd

Water Gloves

http://www.mec.ca/product/5046-892/mec-h2o-2mm-gloves-unisex/?h=10+50004+50020+50111&f=10+50004+50111

http://www.mec.ca/product/5034-329/mec-h2o-2mm-fingerless-gloves-unisex/?h=10+50004+50020+50111&f=10+50004+50111

Clothing

Shoes or Water Shoes

http://www.mec.ca/product/5021-652/mec-moque-boots-low-unisex/?Ntk=productsearch_en_q32008&h=10&q=water%2Bshoes

Accessories

Waterproof Pouch for Smartphone devices

Waistbelt 

Water Bottle