Mandatory Equipment

PP - per person ie. one of these items is required for each person in the team
PB - per boat ie. one of these items is required for each boat

• Paddle - PP
• PFD/buoyancy aid - PP
• Whistle attached to PFD/buoyancy aid - PP
• Minimum 2L water - PP
• Hat - PP
• Enclosed shoes/paddling booties, river contains oyster beds - PP

• Compass - PB
• Boat with internal bouyancy (will float even when full of water) - PB
• Waterproofed mobile phone - PB
• Waterproofed first aid kit (minimum: sunscreen, crepe bandage, sterile dressing, strapping tape and space blanket) - PB
• Permanent marker - PB
• Hand bailing device attached to boat, either bailing bucket or hand pump. This is in addition to any foot pump or electric pumps that may be fitted (for enclosed boats only, surf ski's & sit-on-tops exempt) - PB

Recommended (optional)

• Contact to cover map
• Mapcase
• Drybag
• Sunglasses
• Long sleeve top/rash vest
• Sufficient food for the duration of the event

Safety::

Participants must be able to look after themselves on the water. This should include:

• Being able to swim 100m
• Being able to self rescue
• Being able to navigate on water