What to bring for a sailing clinic

A sailing clinic needs more than boats and instructors. Participants also need properly fitted life jackets, suitable clothing and footwear, while organisers need reliable safety equipment, waterproof communication tools and supplies for registration and catering. Use the planned group size to calculate food, drinks, tableware and seating. Arrange specialist equipment early, then check every item again before participants arrive, especially radios, first aid kits and emergency gear.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Sports equipment

Sailboatsqty 5
Paddlesqty 5
Tarpsqty 5
Life jacketsqty 24
Sailing jacketsqty 24
Water shoesqty 24
Sailing glovesqty 24
Waterproof barrelsqty 6
Mooring linesqty 10
Fendersqty 10

Safety

Life ringsqty 3
Throw linesqty 3
First aid kitsqty 2
Waterproof walkie-talkiesqty 6
Emergency blanketsqty 6

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 24
Party tentsqty 2
Registration desk

Tableware

Platesqty 30
Bowlsqty 30
Glassesqty 40
Coffee cupsqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 3
Chef and serving knivesqty 6
Serving spoonsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 4
Kettlesqty 2

Equipment

Mobile sound system
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 3

Lighting

LED string lightsqty 4
Battery lampsqty 6

Decorations

Tableclothsqty 6
Name stickersqty 30

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4
Trash bagsqty 30
Cleaning bucketsqty 2
Spongesqty 6
Tea towelsqty 12
Paper towelsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Still water - 48 bottles
- Sparkling water - 24 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Non-alcoholic beer - 24 bottles
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Baguettes - 12 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- Wraps - 40 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilos
- Aged cheese - 1 kilo
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Smoked chicken breast - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Cream cheese - 1 kilo
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 heads
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Bell peppers - 2 kilos
- Arugula - 6 bags
- Pasta salad - 5 kilos
- Potato salad - 4 kilos
- Herb butter - 6 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 kilos
- Apples - 30 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Brownies - 30 pieces
- Lemons - 10 pieces
- Ice cubes - 10 kilos
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Wet wipes - 4 packs

Tips

Allow one correctly sized life jacket, sailing jacket and pair of water shoes per participant, plus a small reserve of each size for late changes or damaged gear.
Prepare one waterproof walkie-talkie for each instructor or guide who needs to communicate on the water, and test all batteries before the safety briefing.
Plan at least one first aid kit at the registration or shore area and carry additional kits if the boats operate far apart. Keep life rings and throw lines immediately accessible.
For catering, count one plate, bowl, glass and cutlery set per person, then add 10% extra. Provide two to three drinks per person for the first hour and keep them chilled in coolers.
Set up the registration desk with the printed participant list and emergency numbers at least 30 minutes before arrival. Keep waterproof barrels available for phones, spare clothing and other items that must stay dry.

Frequently asked questions

What safety equipment do I need for a sailing clinic?: Prepare one life jacket per participant, at least one life ring and one throw line for the shore or dock area, plus first aid kits and emergency blankets. Add waterproof walkie-talkies for the instructors and test every device before participants arrive.
How many life jackets should I buy or bring for a sailing clinic?: Bring one correctly fitting life jacket for every participant and instructor, plus at least 10% extra when possible. For 20 participants, that means 22 life jackets so a replacement is available if a size does not fit or equipment is damaged.
What clothing and footwear do participants need for sailing?: Each participant should have a sailing jacket, water shoes and sailing gloves; recommend quick-drying layers underneath. Ask participants to bring spare dry clothes at least 24 hours before the clinic, because weather and spray can change quickly.
How much tableware and catering equipment do I need?: Count one plate, bowl, glass, coffee cup and cutlery set per person, then add 10% extra. For 20 participants, prepare 22 of each item, along with coolers, cutting boards, serving knives, serving spoons, thermos flasks and kettles.

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