Wearing clothes appropriate for sailing will make the sailing experience more enjoyable. Sailors should learn to dress for outdoor safety and comfort and should expect to get wet every day.
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Ideal
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Acceptable
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Not Appropriate
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Swimming suit, rash guard, board shorts
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Shorts, t-shirt
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Cut-offs, blue jeans
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Deck shoes, cheap tennis shoes, dinghy boots
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Sandals with heel strap (Teva, Chaco are good brands)
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Flip-flops
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Spray top & pants, Rain jacket
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Windbreaker, wool sweater
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Cotton sweatshirt
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Sunglasses with strap, hat or cap
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Cheap sunglasses
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Type III PFD (personal flotation device)
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Water wings, noodles
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What Else to Bring