AQ BVI Packing List 2017 - Sailing and Scuba Diving Summer ... · ☐ Divemaster Candidates must...
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For T-shirts, water bottles, hats, sun shirts and rash guards visit: www.actionquest.com/store BVI Clothing & Packing List Stick to this list and prepare to ship out… All items to be packed in ONLY one (1) soft collapsible duffel with no wheels. If you are bringing your own dive gear, you may pack an additional duffel bag with no wheels. Please note we will be sending out dirty clothes to be laundered on day 10 of the trip, which will be returned on day 12, so you only need to bring enough clothes for about 12 days total. Space is limited aboard so don’t over pack. Use a permanent marker to label your items and take care of your clothes, as we are not able to return any unlabeled, lost items back to the USA at the end of the summer. Required Items: A staff member will check these items upon arrival ☐ 3 small sized shower towels for freshwater (NOT oversized beach towels) Please ensure that these towels are marked clearly with the student’s name, as they will be stored in a common location. Do not bring overly large, bulky beach towels, as we do not have room for them on the yacht. Staff will collect 2 of the 3 towels on arrival so that we can effectively manage their usage. ☐ 2 absorbent sports chamois or microfiber towel for saltwater Most often we can air dry after being in the ocean yet when a student feels the need to towel off after being in salt water then please bring a Sports Chamois or Quick Dry Towel ☐ Water bottle (Nalgene type), with a carabineer-style clip to secure to the boat ☐ 2 bottles sunscreen SPF 30 or higher - please no oils or sprays ☐ 1 Mesh laundry bag with drawstring cord ☐ 2 or 3 surfing style rash guard or synthetic, quick dry shirt for sun protection (available at www.actionquest.com/store) General Items: ☐ 6 T-shirts or tank tops (quick dry fabrics work well) ☐ 3 pairs of non-swimming shorts (sports shorts or khakis) Visit the AQ Store!
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ForT-shirts,waterbottles,hats,sunshirtsandrashguardsvisit:www.actionquest.com/store
BVIClothing&PackingList
Sticktothislistandpreparetoshipout…
All itemstobepackedinONLYone(1)softcollapsibleduffelwithnowheels.Ifyouarebringingyourowndivegear,youmaypackanadditionalduffelbagwithnowheels.Pleasenotewewillbesendingoutdirtyclothestobelaunderedonday10ofthetrip,whichwillbereturnedonday12,soyouonlyneedtobringenoughclothesforabout12daystotal.Spaceislimitedaboardsodon’toverpack.
Useapermanentmarkertolabelyouritemsandtakecareofyourclothes,aswearenotabletoreturnanyunlabeled,lostitemsbacktotheUSAattheendofthesummer.
RequiredItems:Astaffmemberwillchecktheseitemsuponarrival☐ 3 small sized shower towels for freshwater
(NOToversizedbeachtowels)Pleaseensurethatthesetowelsaremarkedclearlywiththestudent’sname,astheywillbe stored in a common location. Do notbringoverlylarge,bulkybeachtowels,aswedo not have room for them on the yacht.Staffwill collect2of the3 towelsonarrivalso that we can effectively manage theirusage.
☐ 2 absorbent sports chamois or microfibertowelforsaltwater
Mostoftenwecanairdryafterbeing intheoceanyetwhena student feels theneed totoweloffafterbeinginsaltwaterthenpleasebringaSportsChamoisorQuickDryTowel
☐ Waterbottle(Nalgenetype),withacarabineer-stylecliptosecuretotheboat
☐ 2bottlessunscreenSPF30orhigher-pleasenooilsorsprays
☐ 1Meshlaundrybagwithdrawstringcord
☐ 2or3surfingstylerashguardorsynthetic,quickdryshirtforsunprotection(availableatwww.actionquest.com/store)
GeneralItems:☐ 6T-shirtsortanktops(quickdryfabricsworkwell)
☐ 3pairsofnon-swimmingshorts(sportsshortsorkhakis)
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☐ Anyunderwearquantitydesired(washingonday12)
☐ 6swimsuitsorboardshorts(girls:pleasebringfull-coveragebikinibottoms.Nothongorcheekybikinis)
☐ 1or2outfitsforaneveningBBQ(dressorskirtforgirls,niceshirt/shortsforguys)
☐ 2pairssleepwear
☐ 1sweatshirt/pantsforcoolnightsortotravelin
☐ 1lightrainjacket(thisdoesnotneedtobeanexpensiveyachtingtype)
☐ 1pairofgoodsunglasses(UVprotected/polarized)
☐ 2pairsportssocks
☐ 1pairFlipFlops(Teva,ReeforRainbowsforexample)
☐ 1pairlighthikingshoeswithgoodsupport(canbesneakers)forshoreexplorationandhikes
☐ 1sunhat(essential)
☐ Smallcamera(optional)☐ Cellphone(optional)andcharger(USBandoutlet).PleasenoiPads,tabletcomputersorlaptops.Please
read“Studentcellphoneandelectronicspolicy”forAQpolicyoncellphoneusewhileonprogram.☐ Smallflashlight(optional,headlamppreferred)
ToiletriesList:Packtheseitemsinzip-lockbagstopreventspillagewhiletraveling.Considereco-friendlybrandsoftoiletriestohelpreduceenvironmentalimpact.☐ Toothbrushandpaste
☐ Shampoo&Conditioner(all-in-oneplease,noseparates)bodywash,facewashanddeodorant
☐ Meshbodysponge
☐ 1(one)8ozbottleofHibiclensantimicrobialskincleanserThisisavailableatallmajordrugstoresoverthecounter(askapharmacist)andcostsabout$10USD.Outsideofstandardshowering,wewillsetupaschedulesothatallstudentscanhaveathoroughfreshwaterwashwiththissoapnowandagain.
☐ Chapstickorsimilarsunblocklipcream
☐ 1containerofinsectrepellant(4ozminimum)
☐ 1bottleofSwimEar(pharmacy,nonprescription)
☐ Anysanitaryitemsneeded
☐ Shavingcreamandrazors
☐ Anymedicationsyoumayneed(makesuretopackincarry-onluggage)
☐ Sparecontactlensesandsolution,ifworn
Pleasenote...• Quickdryclothesworkbestaboard• Nohairdryersonboard–theships’powerandlightsoperateonbatteries• Bedlinensareprovidedonboard• Thesaltair isharshonelectronics. iPodsandotherelectronicscanbeaffectedbythisandAQcannot
takeresponsibilityfortheseitems,includinglossortheft.
ForT-shirts,waterbottles,hats,sunshirtsandrashguardsvisit:www.actionquest.com/store
Studentsparticipatinginadvancedscubacertificationcoursesmustbring:☐ Certification card proving highest scuba certification level (OpenWater, Advanced, Rescue etc. NOT
specialties)☐ Logbook(DivemasterCandidatesmustbeabletoshowatleast40divesbythestartoftheprogram)
☐ Youshouldconsiderinvestinginyourownmask,finsandsnorkel.ShouldthisnotbepossiblethenAQcanprovidebasicentry-levelmask,finsandsnorkelwithyourscubagear.
☐ Forthosewhogetcoldeasily,consideraninexpensivesuper-lightweight"shorty"wetsuit(2or3mm)
☐ UnderwaterTimingDevice(watch)We recommend an inexpensive digital watch (water resistant to depth of 100m/300ft), such as a TimexIronman,CasioG-shockor Freestylebrand. These shouldbeavailable for less than$50USDatmostmajorretail outlets, such as Target or Wal-Mart. This is NOT a dive computer but those that do have a divingcomputercanbringthisinlieuofawatch.
☐ DolphinvoyagestudentsmustbringathumbdrivetocopyphotosfromtheirAQunderwaterdigitalcameras
ForCarinaadvancedsailors☐ CertifiedsailorsUmustUbringtheirIYTpassportand/orothersailingcertificationtotheprogram.
ForQueststudents☐ 1pairoflongshortskneelengthorlonger(Caprilengthisgreat.Leggingsandyogapantsare
unacceptable)☐ 2ofthe6traditional-styleT-shirtsmustcoverentireshoulderandnotexposethemidriff
ForDivemasterCandidates☐ DivemasterCandidatesmustbringtheirowndivequalitymask,fins,andsnorkel
Divequalitymeansthegearwasdesignedspecificallyforscubadivingandnotsnorkeling.Divequalitybrandsinclude:Sherwood,Genesis,Cressi,Mares,Atomic,Oceanic,Aeris,Aqualung,Scubapro,andTusa.PleasedonotpurchaseasnorkelsetfromretailoutletslikeTargetorWal-Mart.
☐ DivemasterCandidatesmustbringtheirownbasicdivecomputerEntry-levelcomputerscanbepurchasedonlineoratyourlocaldiveshop.ActionQuestcarriesSherwoodAmphoscomputersavailablefor$400.OtherstafffavoritesincludetheSuuntoZoopandtheSherwoodWisdom.
☐ SincethisisaprofessionalcoursestronglyrecommendDivemasterCandidatesbringtheirownBCDandregulatorset
☐ Calculator
☐ Notebook
☐ PencilsandPens
TYPICAL21-DAYBVIITINERARY
PleasenotethatthisisatypicalitineraryforourVegaandDivemastervoyagesandthattheQuest,Neptune,Dolphin,BarracudaandRescueitinerariesareslightlydifferent.Pleasebeawarethatdatesandlocationscanchangeduetoweatherconsiderations.ForanysessionIIIstudents,day7iscombinedwithday6,anditineraryomitsdays8,14and15.Day# ProposedLocation/Activity1* ArrivalinTortola.ToWestEndfororientation,swimtest2 WestEndtoNormanIsland,snorkelcaves,ScubaChat3 NormanIslandtoPondBay,VirginGorda,ScubaChat4 Confinedwaterdive,fullprogramPondBay,LifeworksForum5* TotheBaths,SpanishTown,toGordaSound,ScubaChat6 Confinedwaterdive,fullprogramatVixenPoint,SailingChat7 FullprogramatVixenPoint,beachbarbecueandpartynightatSandBox8 ToAnegada,toMountainPoint9 Confinedwaterdive,fullprogramMt.Point,LifeworksForum10 OpenWaterDive,fullprogramMt.Point,SailingChat11* OpenWaterDive,toMarinaCay,LifeworksForum12 SailaroundGuana,toMuskmellonBay13 OpenWaterDive,fullprogramGuanaIsland,toSommer’sBeach,beachparty14 FullprogramMonkeyPoint,OpenWaterDive,toCaneGardenBay,SailingChat15* ClimbMountSage,sailtoSandyCay,toSydney’sreggaenightatJostVanDyke16 ToSandyCayandGreenCay,LifeworksForum17* RacetoWestEndandGreatHarbourPeter,SailingChat18 DiveRMSRhone,toSaltIsland19* ToRoadTown,toNormanIsland,closingprogram20* Raceday,cleanup,barbecue21 Departureday
*Indicatesopportunityfortimeashore.Sometimes,ourshorevisitscoincidewithlunchtime.Whilestudentscanmakeasandwichaboard,mostselecttoeatashore.IntheBVI,youcanexpecttospendabout$15.00USDforlunchand$2.00forasoda.
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