Sailing Gear


The Annapolis Yacht Club partners with many retailers in the Annapolis area:

 Helly Hansen

 132 Main Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 990-4359 

 West Marine

113 Hillsmere Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403

 (410) 268-0129

 APS

104 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 

(410) 268-3676 
Below is a list of the gear for Summer Sailors.

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.

SUN SCREEN

WATER BOTTLE/NALGENE

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.
 

 

BOARD SHORTS OR SWIM SUIT
 

 DRY-FIT TOP

Long or short sleeve.
 

 TOWEL

 CHANGE OF CLOTHES

OPTIONAL

  

RASH GUARD
 

SHORTY WET SUIT


A full wetsuit is not recommended as it does not allow flexibility on the boat.
 

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

Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association CBYRA