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.
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