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Suggested Pathways TEAM SOS NJ - Dragon Boat Equipment Check list

(10/8/14, rev 10/14-20).

CLIMATE:

• • Prepare for hot humid AND cool weather.

• Weather forecast: Friday-Sunday = Plenty of Sun

RACE CLOTHING and EQUIPMENT:

• • TEAM Uniform: team SOS racing shirt, navy/dark shorts

  • Parade COSTUME!! (cape, scull cap, good walking foot wear)

• Black SOS shirt for Thursday practice (old shirt, Michele has new ones for those who don't have one: Anne, Caye, Henrietta, Ingrid, Kelly, Maria, Sally, Val)

• White SOS shirt or any White T for Friday practice

• HAT/VISOR and SUN GLASSES are a must to wear at all times (as suggested by our SNOW BIRDS...Jersey folks who live in Florida during the winter!).

  • rain gear/jacket/pants (to stay warm in between races)

  • bandanna, great to help cool you down when soaked and worn around your neck.

  • slippers (for between race rests), sandals...they have a beach

  • bathing suit (for hotel pool)

  • race gear: gloves, water shoes, seat cushion, hat, sunglasses, bug spray, sun screen

  • Your typical race day munchies/energy bars/drinks/gels...etc. Bring whatever you can from home, to make your away race experience - "just like at home" (OR send an email to ellen for items you want purchased on the Friday food run)

  • paddle/NRS pfd - distributed at Event parking lot on Thursday and collected after last Sunday races

  • resting mat/towel (from hotel is ok too)

  • small locks to close your gear bag on race days

  • navy/dark pants/shorts (for opening ceremonies)

STUFF TO PACK:

• • Hotel phone number

  • personal medication (aspirin, advil...etc), anti-cold stuff

  • a listing of your medical requirements

  • small trinket trades. Michele agreed to give 1 white SOS pin for each member who doesn't have one. Pam will have the new black ones at $3 each. great for trading. anything unique to NJ that may be interesting to other states.

• Ellen -

  • collected so far: PFD = Ann, Caye, Dawn Marie, Debbie, Fran, Henrietta, Ingrid, Jacqui, Josie, Jane, Karen, kelly, Linda, Lois, Maria, Michele, Pam, Peggy, Sally, Theresa, Trudie

  • collected so far: PADDLES = anne, fran, Henrietta, Ingrid, Jacqui, Josie, Kelly, Linda, lois, maria, michele, Pam, Peggy, Sally, Trudie

  • wagon, bike

  • megaphone (for Val), 4 tables, 5 chairs, pup tent, anne's chair,

  • for team: flags, pams stuff, ingrid's stuff, peggy's stuff, pink hats

  • Need someone to bring:

  • Peggy - Gorilla towel

  • ear plugs for your snoring roomie

  • cell phone with charger

  • credit card

  • extra batteries or charger for your camera

  • binoculars, flashlight

  • copies of your airline ticket(s), credit cards, driver's license, and other documents you plan to carry with you. Store these records in a separate place from the originals to expedite the replacement process

CARRY ONs:

• • carry on stuff you can't afford to lose...check the rest.

  • PACK your required team uniforms, medicine, favorite shirt/shorts.

  • Flashlight

  • Your "special pillow" or other bed-gear to ensure restful sleep!

• Make sure your electronics are fully charged if you are taking them "CARRY ON".

• PAM is bringing among her carry ON, 1 large bag of veggie straws and pretzel chips for folks to satisfy your "in flight munchies". Remember - no snacks served on any of your flights. OK to bring food, DO not bring liquids.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON RACE DAY:

• • 2 races per day day. So plan your clothing accordingly, as in ponchos, towels to stay warm between races.

  • 3-4 hour break between races

  • Lots of vendors, festivities, lots of spectators

  • Lots of team flags, pins, giveaways, team trading shirts, and spirit

  • event provides buffet lunch each race day.

  • there will be several wellness activities planned two times each day. these are free.