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Clothes
Deck shoes - soft soled, non-marking shoes. These do not have to be marine deck shoes. Tennis shoes, Teva or similar sandals are fine.
Lots of T-shirts and shorts
Lightweight long pants
Set of warm clothes - although normally warm, we can have quite cold
temperatures in the winter. Please bring warm clothes if coming November through April. Heavy fleece or wool sweaters/jackets and pants and a light weight set of long underwear are recommended. Although you will probably not wear them, if needed you will wish you had them. The Virgin Islands are warmer in the winter and do not require more than a sweater/sweatshirt/pants.
Long sleeve shirts for sun protection
Hat with strap for sun protection
Sunglasses with strap
Swim suit
Beach towel (one bath towel is provided by Blue Water)
Foul weather gear - you do not need to purchase of a set of marine foul weather. You will need a jacket and pants that will keep you dry in case of rain or spray. This could range from offshore foul weather gear to a cheap set from Wal-Mart. In our warm climate a light set is better than a heavy set. Ponchos are not suitable. Seaboots are not necessary.
Sailing gloves - fingerless leather gloves, similar to weight lifting or bicycling gloves
Other Gear
Sun screen, SPF 15 or above, lip balm
Sea sickness medication - if you feel you need sea sickness medications please consult your doctor. The most effective medications, such as the Scopolamine patch, are prescription. Over the Counter medications such as Dramamine and Bonine can also be effective, but usually cause drowsiness. Please test all medications before arriving to check for possible side effects.
All prescription drugs must be in correct, labeled bottles
Optional - snorkel gear and fishing gear
Documents
For trips to the Bahamas and Virgin Islands:
U.S. citizens - Valid passport (preferred) or birth certificate or voters registration card (proof of citizenship) with a driver’s license or other official photo ID.
Non U.S. citizens - Valid passport and, if required, visa (check with your consulate). Persons who are not US or Canadian citizens will require a visa for the Virgin Islands.
For Bermuda and transatlantic trips - Valid passport
ASA logbook, if ASA student or member
Fishing licenses, required in Florida & the Bahamas, are available locally.
All Courses
ASA workbooks and other materials received from Blue Water
Personal notebook, pencil, erasers, pencil sharpener
Course B (Bareboat Chartering and Coastal Navigation) and Course C (Coastal Navigation, Advanced Coastal Cruising)
These trips will go to the Bahamas, see document requirements above.
These courses will sail in open water, a safety harness and tether is required. We highly recommend an inflatable harness, and one is required on our Offshore Passagemaking courses. Other personal safety gear, such as personal strobe, personal EPIRB, knife, etc, are the students option.
Please note: You will not be allowed to take CO2 cartridges on a commercial flight. Options are to ship the CO2 cartridges to us before the course, or to buy the cartridges here. This should work if you have a vest that is sold by West Marine, the store that is near our marina. If you have another vest, please check with West Marine to see if they have the size cartridge you need.
Celestial Navigation Courses only
Sextant - Plastic with micrometer drum is satisfactory
Digital watch
Nautical Almanac (NOT Reed’s) - current year
Sight Reduction Tables HO 249 (0-29 Latitude)
Universal Plotting Sheets
Most of the specialized marine gear, such as sailing gloves, can be obtained at local marine stores, or at online stores such as West Marine or SailNet. There is also a marine store (West Marine) within walking distance of our marina.
Please pack your gear in soft bag(s), space is limited.
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