Being prepared

I was looking at the Lake this morning and thinking about putting the kayaks in the water while Daughter Two is home for the holidays. Accordingly, I put together this “must take” list. Did I mention I like lists?

Anyhoo, herewith my list of items the well-prepared kayaker takes along for outings with the daughter during the winter months:

1.       Primary paddle

2.       Standby paddle

3.       PFD (life jacket to you  lubbers)

4.       Hand pump

5.       Sponge

6.       Paddle float

7.       Pogies

8.       Paddle gloves

9.       Paddle jacket

10.   Wet suit

11.   Whistle

12.   Waterproof flares

13.   Line throw bag

14.   Booties

15.   Extra wool socks

16.   Extra wicking shirts

17.   Knit cap

18.   Sunglasses

19.   Floppy hat

20.   Water bottles

21.   Snacks in dry bag

22.   Lunch in dry bag

23.   Camera in dry bag

24.   Headlamp

25.   Beach towel

26.   Extra dry bag for keys and wallet

(NOTE: When you start making lists of stuff for which you’ve long since ceased to need lists, it’s possible there’s another reason. Like, say….CAN’T WAIT FOR DAUGHTER TWO TO COME HOME!)