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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


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