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This page will give new paddlers some guidance on what clothing to wear to club sessions. Many items of everyday clothing can be used and will allow to new members to start paddling with incuring any significant cost on new kit.

The best source of inital information is from the club coaches and other paddlers . They will be able to show you what they use and give advice on the best shops and deals around.

Saftey
The club will provide all approriate saftey equipment this includes bouyancy aids, spraydecks and helmets where needed. You should be able to swim at least 25 meters in any clothing you are wearing. Do not wear heavy shoes, boots, denim jeans, bulky woollen jumpers or coats, these are heavy when wet and will take a long time to dry out as well as being difficult to paddle and swim in.

At the pool
Shorts or bathing suit, you can also wear a tee shirt which makes using a spray deck more comfortable.

At the lake in summer
Shorts or light tracksuit bottoms, lightweight qickdrying top. trainers or beach shoes with short laces. Avoid cotton as it is cold to wear and does not dry quickly. Remember Sunblock and a hat if there is strong sunshine

At the lake in winter
Tracksuit bottoms, flecce insualting tops and thermal clothing provide good warmth even when damp. Lightweight waterproof jackes and trousers will keep water spray and wind from making you feel cold.

On Trips  
Your trip leaders will advise you on any additionl things that you will need to bring. You will need to wear clothing that is appropriate for the time of year and conditons. take some spare warm clothing in a waterproof bag to carry in your boat with you as well as a complete change of dry cloths for the journey home.