Pack List

Two great stories on Marcia in Barrington and New Trier magazines.

Real Swimmers Swim Naked Are you a Real Swimmer? A purist who loves to swim without any aides? If so, you’re eligible for a t-shirt depicting this honor. To order your light blue t-shirt emblazoned across the chest with Real Swimmers Swim Naked please send your size (M/L/XL) and $20 check, payable to “Marcia Cleveland” to Marcia Cleveland 915 Pine Tree Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093

Good Luck with your REAL swimming!

Are you a USMS Long Distance Postal National Championship Swimmer ? If so, you’re eligible for a t-shirt depicting this honor. Please send your size (M/L/XL) and $20 check, payable to “Marcia Cleveland” to Marcia Cleveland, 915 Pine Tree Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093 Good Luck with your swimming! (click on the image to see it bigger)

CHANNEL SWIM PACK LIST

These are some of the basic and not-so-basic items you need for a swim. Customize this list according to your needs. Items that can be purchased in Dover are marked with an asterisk( * ).

FOOD-ORIENTED

Feeding Pole
Feeding Basket
Powdered or Liquid Food
Solid Foods *
Lots of Bottled Water * Determine amount/hour
Cups * If disposable, bring lots. Use uncoated cups since wax coatings will melt with hot liquids.
String & Duct tape * (To attach to cups, if necessary.)
Thermos Bottles (2-3)
Water Bottles (2-3)

RECORDING EQUIPMENT

Stop Watch
Wrist Watch
Camera
Film *
Video camera
Battery packs
Ballpoint Pens
Paper (notebook) *
Clipboard
Greaseboard
Erasers
Marking Pens
Whistle
Pocket Knife

CLOTHING

Suits
Caps
Goggles (tested & numbered)
Light Stick
Towels (3-4)
Paper Towels *
Plastic Bags * (for garbage & wet things)
Medium-weight Jacket
Rain Slicker
Sweat Pants
Running Tights
Shorts
Sweatshirt (2)
Long Sleeve T (2)
Short Sleeve T (2)
Sneakers/Sandals
Socks
Mittens
Ski Hat
Sleeping Bag

CREW

Food *
Water *
Hat
Rain Slicker
Medium-weight Jacket
Dry Clothes
Deck Shoes/Sandals
Sunglasses
Suntan Lotion *

VERY IMPORTANT:

Boat Money
Passport
Official Swim Info
CSA Information Pack