Sailing Gear


The Annapolis Yacht Club partners with many retailers in the Annapolis area, which will give you discounts up to 20%. Contact your sailing instructor for information on this.

REQUIRED -

  

LIFE JACKET


Make sure it's comfortable and fits properly. There are jackets specifically designed for sailing, we recommend one of these as they allow more flexibility on the boat.

FOUL WEATHER GEAR


Farmer John Pants and a Spray top - not a full Jacket.
If you do not go with the two mentioned above, a DRYSUIT is needed (with insulating clothes underneath).

WET SUIT


Preferably a shorty, cut-off at thigh and elbow. A full wetsuit is not recommended as it does not allow flexibility on the boat.

DINGHY SAILING BOOTS


These boots keep your feet dry - a definite must. Recommended brands are Douglass Gill, Aigles, West Marine. Need to be either rubber or Neoprene.

OPTIONAL -

 

  

GLOVES


On cold days, these will help keep your hands insolated. We recommend that sailors get ones with cut off tips, as that will allow you to better grip the sail ropes.

   
 

Links


International Optimist Dinghy Association IODA

Club 420 Association

United States Optimist Dinghy Association USODA

Interscholastic Sailing Association ISSA

US Sailing

International Sailing Federation ISAF

USA Optimist National Team USNT

Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association CBYRA