Everytime you start a new sport, you need new gear. Here’s a Start-Up Guide of things we recommend, require, provide, and things that are optional.
Required for every sailor
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle with carabiner clip
Recommend gear
Once you spend a semester or two with us, we recommend investing in the following gear:
- Sunglasses
- Sailing gloves (Invest in some nice gloves, your hands will thank you later)
- Sailing Watch
- Lifejacket (We provide them but when you would like to upgrade we recommend the Stohlquist life jacket.)
Recommended Summer Clothing
Females
- Performance shirt
- Athletic leggings
- Water shoes or you can go barefoot
- Swimsuit underneath (in case we decide to have fun after practice)
Males
- Performance shirt
- Swim shorts
- Water shoes or you can go barefoot
Recommended Winter Clothing
Before anyone asks….yes you still have to wear sunscreen
Females
- Wetsuit (not optional for winter practices)
- Sailing boots (Zhik boots is recommended)
- Spray Top
- Leggings
Males
- Wetsuit (not optional for winter practices)
- Sailing boots (We recommend Zihk)
- Spray Top
- Swim shorts
Have any questions? Email lthssailing@gmail.com or visit our FAQ’s for non-clothing related questions.