Jack and James with buoyancy aids and underneath, windproof tops (jackets/smocks)
Equipment for sailing a Dinghy
Buoyancy aid one each
(Remember a buoyancy aid is that, an aid to buoyancy with help nearby.)
RYA definition of a Buoyancy Aid.
Buoyancy aids are simply that – an aid to buoyancy that generally relies on help being close at hand.
It assumes that the wearer is able to help themselves to some degree by swimming to safety or by keeping themselves afloat while assistance arrives if required.
Buoyancy aids are suitable for personal watercraft (PWC), dinghies, windsurfing and generally for activities where the wearer might reasonably expect to end up in the water.
An anchor in the dinghy (As recommended by the Dinghy Cruising Association, e.g. 10lbs or 5kg with 30 metres 8mm non floating material with 2 metres of chain between it and the anchor, secured to a strong point in the boat.)
A warm change of clothes for each crew member in a dry bag.
Rainproof jacket/waterproofs
A strong bucket or bailer with lanyards –ie strong string or small rope
Two oars and metal rowlocks secured by lanyards (Note oars, not paddles.)
A phone in a waterproof bag and separate compass.
Wet suit if in a wet dinghy
Water and snacks in a dry bag
Many dinghy sailors wear a swim suit with trunks or shorts.
See Learning to Sail for courses.
Here is a link to the Dinghy Association recommendations for safety.
Some days there just isn’t any wind ….
and some days there is….
Everyday is a safety day.