Equipment List

Paddle sports

Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, however all items marked with a (*) can be borrowed from the Outdoor Learning Service

Introductory Courses
Warm Clothing plus a change
Footwear you don’t mind getting wet – wellies(*) are acceptable but not ideal
Buoyancy Aid(*)
Windproof/Waterproof Paddling Cagoule (*)
Windproof/Waterproof Paddling Salopettes (*)
Hot drink flask and snacks – if required
Personal Medication required – including sunscreen if required
Journeys
As above plus...
Paddling clothing may be a longjohn wetsuit (*) – change of clothing to be left at OL Base
Footwear may be wetsuit boots (*)
Helmet (*) – outdoor teaching staff will advise
Spray deck (kayak only) (*)
Lunch
Dry bags(*)
Sea
All of the above plus …
Pump(*) and sponge
Pogies(*)
Foundation Safety and Rescue Training
Drysuit or Full wetsuit(*)
Neoprene Gloves(*) and Neoprene Footwear(*)
Helmet(*)
Buoyancy Aid (*)
Towline OR Tow system (*)
Throwline (*)
Sling (*)
Whistle (*)
Knife (*)
The following equipment will be carried by the Outdoor Learning Staff Leaders
Personal equipment as listed above plus …
Participant details and consent forms
Group first aid kit and mobile phone
Emergency group shelter
Tow Line/ Throw Line
Boat repair kit
Spare Paddle
VHF/GPS/SPOT tracker as required
East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service
Musselburgh Race Course, Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7SR
Tel: 0131 653 5217 Email: Web: http://edubuzz.org/outdoorlearning