What to bring when going sailing!

Going sailing is a lot of fun, but it could be a very difficult experience if not equipped properly, especially in the low season. Here's a quick list of stuff and advices.

1. sunglasses
2. suns cream
3. hat / tuque
4. rain jacket 
5. rain pants
6. fleece
7. scarf / buff
8. non slipping/non marking shoes / rubber boots with wool socks
9. gloves
10. snacks
11. water bottle with water

In France, we say that a good sailor, to avoid sea-sickness fights the 5 F:

1. Fatigue: tiredness
2. Froid: cold
3. Frousse: fear
4. Faim: hunger
5. Foif (soif): thirst

Here are few links to foul weather gear I'm using:

• Gil - Jacket - OS2
• http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/os2-jacket-1.html
• Gil - Coastal Trousers
• http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/mens/sailing-clothing/sailing-trousers/coast-trousers-1.html
• Viking boots
• http://www.vikingwear.com/index.php/products/boots/vw26-vikingr-mariner-boots-features.html
• Gil - Neoprene gloves
• http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/neoprene-winter-glove.html
• West Marine - Coastal lifejack
• https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--coastal-automatic-inflatable-life-jacket--16758013
• Spinlock - Offshore lifejacket - Deckvest 5D | Offshore
  • https://www.spinlock.co.uk/en-us/categories/lifejackets/product_groups/deckvest-5d

For more information you can have a look at the following shops:

Gill (online)

Jackets http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/women/sailing-clothing/jackets.html

Trousers http://www.gillmarine.com/gb/women/sailing-clothing/trousers.html

Marine Outfitters (online)

http://www.marineoutfitters.ca/

Binacle
https://ca.binnacle.com

Shops in Vancouver

Steveston Marine

http://www.stevestonmarine.com/index.php?route=common/location_details&loc_id=1

Vancouver Boat Show

http://www.vancouverboatshow.ca/