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Travel-checklist

Suggested Pathways TEAM SOS NJ - Dragon Boat Equipment Check list

CLIMATE:

• • Prepare for hot humid AND cool weather.

• Weather forecast: TBD

ABOUT CANADA TRAVEL

• Bring CADs or get at ATM from airport or banks. USA dollar gets you $1.30CAD, so do not pay in US dollars.

• Bring a credit card that does not charge foreign exchange fee. Otherwise you may end up paying an extra 10-15 cents per transaction

• Cell phone use - check with your provider about use in Canada. Most will charge you for roaming!

  • If you choose to nix the roaming - then set your phone to airplane mode. You can still access wifi and with an apple phone you can do facetime and imessage. If you have android you can still to your voice over internet stuff.

  • I plan to TURN OFF my phone.

  • Note: once your phone rings, you are charged roaming. Once your are "dinged" with a text, you are charged for a text msg.

  • I think SPRINT includes calls from Canada and therefore no roaming!

• Internet access - available in the rooms. This is supposed to be free to any Starwoods member with an AMEX card.

RACE CLOTHING and EQUIPMENT:

• • TEAM Uniform: team SOS racing shirt or whatever your home team shirt, navy/dark shorts

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

  • slippers (for between race rests), sandals.

  • 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". Bfast and Lunch provided at race site. There is a coffee shop across street from hotel

  • paddle/NRS pfd - distributed on site Saturday and collected after last Sunday races

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

STUFF TO PACK:

• • Hotel phone number

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

  • a listing of your medical requirements

  • small trinket trades. SOS pin for trading with other BCS crews.

  • ear plugs for your snoring roomie

  • cell phone with charger

  • credit card, ATM card for CAD cash

  • 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".

• Remember - no snacks served on these flights. OK to bring food, DO not bring liquids.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON RACE DAY:

• • 2 races per day day around 10AM and 2PM. So plan your clothing accordingly, as in ponchos, towels to stay warm between races.

  • Lots of vendors, festivities, lots of spectators

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

  • CIBC, the event sponsor provides buffet breakfast and lunch each race day to BCS teams.

  • There will be plenty of really good teams to watch, and other teams to race with!