Clothing and supplies:

Sailing in Seattle not only brings wind but may bring cold temperatures and wet weather. Class members are expected to show up prepared for foul weather. Here are some suggestions:

1. No cotton. Cotton soaks up water and provides no insulation.

2. For Spring, three layers: Polypro undergarments, fleece pants/top ( or Nylon ), waterproof foul weather gear. I use polypro unders, nylon pants, fleece top, and Pro Rainier foulies.

3. Gloves and hat. Sailing gloves have leather palms and help with line handling. Your hands will get sore if you are hauling on lines without gloves. Bike gloves will also work. Hats should have a chin strap or some way to tie it to your head.

4. Boat shoes are a good investment. Non-slip and non-scuffing. When you go sailing on “nice” boats, the skipper will appreciate you not scuffing up her fiberglass deck. No one will be allowed on my personal boat without non-scuffing boat shoes.

Foul weather gear can be a cheap rain suit, rubberized fisherman gear (Sparhawk), or real “foulies”. Hint: If you are considering expensive foul weather gear ask around the club for recommendations.

Here are some places you can shop.

Fisheries Supply - 1900 N. Northlake Way

Boat shoes, Foul weather gear, Charts, discount to WYC members... BIG discount..

Outdoor Emporium - 1701 4th Ave. South

Bibs, Jackets, rain suits

Rain hat – Traditional style

Check out the wool pants.

Outdoor and More - 510 Westlake Ave N

Fleece and Polypro – Go upstairs for the bargain rack.

West Marine - 1000 Mercer St

Sparhart Bibs, Jacket

Third Reef Foulies

Boat shoes and charts.

Supplies:

1. Chart of Lake Washington NOAA #18447

2. Chart #1 NOAA Nautical Chart Symbols

3. COLREGS The Rules of the Road

4. Dividers and parallel rulers

5. Compass: Hand held backpacking style works. Later you might want to research and purchase a true sailors compass or binoculars.