Compiled by Louise Granahan
With suggestions from IBCPC members
You may not want or need to bring all of these items, but this list will get you started.
Paddling
o Paddle
o Butt pad
o PFD
o Knee pad
o Gloves
Food and Drinks
o Water
o Cereal
o Blueberries
o Milk
o Lunch
o Granola/protein bars
o Almonds
o Bananas
o Electrolytes
o Thermos of coffee or tea
o Treats for teammates
Comfort
o Tent
o Stadium seat/chair
o Blanket
o Dry bags (for my change of clothes, wallet and keys in case it rains)
o Waterproof phone pouch
o Umbrella
o Wagon/trolley/partner to carry things
o Toilet paper
o Hand Sanitizer
o Several large plastic bags to use as ground cover (can be used at the end of the day to collect garbage)
Personal
o Uniform
o Change of clothes including shoes and socks
o Rain gear
o Hat
o Towel
o Toiletries
o Hair elastic
o Sunblock
o Bug spray
o Wallet with credit card and cash
o Sunglasses with floating strap
o Battery powered fan
o Lavender essential oil roller
o A dragon tattoo
o Spare glasses
o Lip balm
o Lipstick
o Waterproof mascara in case you ugly cry at the flower ceremony
Entertainment
o Hula hoops
o Knitting/crocheting/book
o Bubbles
o Phone/battery pack/headphones
Trading Items
o Pins
o Shirts
Attitude
o Enthusiasm
o A good team attitude/spirit
o A smile
o A winning spirit and heart
o Warrior spirit
o A dragon spirit of inclusiveness and getting on with life after a breast cancer diagnosis
o Camaraderie
o Power
o Passion
o Love
