Required Sailing Gear
All junior sailors are required to have the following:
- Approved Coast Guard Life Jacket Level III
- Water shoes (preferred) or Teva-type sandals, NO flip-flops
- Storm whistle
- T-shirt
- Sunscreen, applied before the sailor leaves home
- Water bottle
- Hat (optional)
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Towel (optional, but necessary on first day for the swim test)
Remember to have all items clearly marked with the sailor’s name.
Besides Amazon, Landfall Navigation in Stamford is a good source for all sailing gear.