What to Bring/Wear

What should I bring? What should I wear?
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Kayaks: If you are going on a kayak rental, tour or class you will get a lifejacket, paddling jacket, sprayskirt and paddle.  If you are renting a sit on top kayak in Santa Cruz you will also be given a wetsuit (yep, it's mandatory!).  If you are renting a closed deck kayak try to avoid wearing jeans or sweats.  We suggest dressing in layers of fleece, wool, capilene or synthetic clothing.  Weather conditions can change quickly on the water and we feel that you are better off with too many layers then being cold!

SUPs: If you are renting an SUP you will be provided with a wetsuit and paddle.  You may want to go barefoot, wear watersocks or booties and should come dressed in a swimsuit and have a change of clothes.

Also, if you are going on a tour you may want to consider bringing a tip for your hard-working guide.

We recommend that you bring:

• A hat and sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water and a snack
• A change of clothes and towel (just in case!)
• Camera and/or binoculars
• Footwear such as old sneakers, Tevas, watersocks or booties