Boating Activities – Personal Kit.
All safety equipment will be provided, including buoyancy aid and helmet (where necessary).
In the interest of safety all participants are asked to conform to the following clothing instructions. Where clothing is considered unsuitable and may compromise safety, if alternative clothing cannot be found, staff members have the authority to prevent you from participating. Please ask if you are not sure or have any questions.
MATERIALS – LOOK ON THE LABEL
| What to wear | What NOT to wear |
| Polyester – Warm when wet | 100% Cotton – HEAVY and COLD when wet |
| Polypropylene – Dries quickly so you warm up rapidly | |
| Acrylic – Warm when wet | |
| Nylon – Dries quickly so you warm up rapidly | |
| Neoprene (wetsuit) designed for water activities | |
| 35% Cotton (or less) – OK but not ideal, comfortable |
WHAT TYPE OF CLOTHES TO LOOK FOR
| What to wear | What NOT to wear | |
| Under- wear |
Swimsuit | Cotton underwear |
| Base Layer | Football shirt, polo shirt | Cotton T-shirt / top |
| Mid Layer | Fleece, tracksuit bottoms | Hoody, sweatshirt, cotton jumper |
| Shell | Lightweight rain jacket / trousers | Padded coat, denim jacket |
| Footwear | Old trainers, wet suit shoes | Cotton socks, big or loose fit shoes |
You will also need to bring:
A complete change of clothing including shoes (to wear after boating)
A bag to take your wet gear home in
Towel
Wash kit (showers are not always available)
Sun hat, sun cream
String to tie your glasses on
Packed lunch (when appropriate)
Drink (water)
Completed permission and health form as you cannot take part without them
Canoe Oxford 