* Available for hire from AOAC
Exposed Locations
Group Equipment
➢First Aid Kit
➢Survival shelter / exposure bag
➢Canoe repair kit
➢Spare split paddles
➢Dry bags
➢Map / chart and compass
➢Torch / light stick (if applicable)
➢Tow line (minimum one per two paddlers)
➢Distress Flares
➢Strobe lights
➢Mobile phone
➢GPS (optional)
➢Handheld VHF
Individual Equipment
➢Change of clothes and towel
➢Kayak *
➢Paddle *
➢Spray deck *
➢Buoyancy aid *
➢Whistle
➢Helmet * and sun hat (as applicable for weather / sea state)
➢Paddle jacket *
➢Wetsuit long John * or shorty * or dry suit or shorts (as applicable)
➢Wet suit boots * / foot wear
➢Spare dry clothes (in dry bag)
➢Thermal base layer (not a cotton tee shirt)
➢Unbreakable flask for hot drink & water bottle
➢Food snacks / lunch & spare food
➢Sun tan lotion and sun glasses (inc string tie).(if applicable)
Sheltered Locations
Group Equipment (if applicable)
➢First Aid Kit
➢Survival shelter / exposure bag
➢Canoe repair kit
➢Spare split paddles
➢Dry bags
➢Map / chart and compass
➢Tow line (minimum one per two paddlers)
➢Distress Flares
➢Strobe lights
➢Mobile phone
➢Handheld VHF
Individual Equipment
➢Change of clothes and towel
➢Kayak *
➢Paddle *
➢Spray deck *
➢Buoyancy aid *
➢Whistle
➢Helmet * and sun hat (as applicable for weather / sea state)
➢Paddle jacket *
➢Wetsuit long John * or shorty * / shorts (as applicable for weather)
➢Wet suit boots * / sandals
➢Spare dry clothes (in dry bag)
➢Thermal base layer (not a cotton tee shirt) (if applicable)
➢Unbreakable flask for hot drink or water bottle
➢Food snacks / lunch & spare food (if applicable)
➢Sun tan lotion and sun glasses (inc string tie). (if applicable)
Last reviewed: 6 April 2017
