What are your general carry alongs?

[Cobra Rob]

Just curious what you guys always make sure to carry with you.

Outside of the required things like fire extinguisher, whistle, plugs, tools etc.


Have a few sections of rope. 2 - 4 ft pieces for attaching to 2 bumpers. 2 10ft pieces for mooring lines, I have 2 small anchors for beaching one on a 30ft line one on a 15ft line. Though don't plan on carrying those all the time.

Important papers, (boaters lic, insurance, registration, etc)

couple small dry towels, sun screen, extra ziplocks for wallet and phone and such).

[shawn alladio]

Personal Gear Equipment Check List

(Water Rescue) Personal gear can be dependent upon seasonal weather conditions and the elements. Remember that your gear has a lifespan, there is a time to properly dispose of any contaminated gear or worn our equipment. Keep records of hours of use on all personal gear. Listed below you will find miscellaneous items, add to this outline depending upon your deployment situation

ITEM #

DESCRIPTION

YES

NO

N/A

1
Wetsuit (list thickness by mil description)



2
Foot protection (type)



3
Rash guard



4
Gloves full finger : Half: Dry:



5
Helmet (type and color)



6
Water Whistle



7
USCG approved lifejacket/lanyard attached to left side



8
Eye protection (type)



9
Drysuit



10
Thermal undergarments



11
Hood



12
Fin belt



13
Fins (type)



14
Eye protection: Goggles: Sunglasses: Prescription:



15
Swimsuit, neoprene shorts



16
Rescue knife (sheat attachment point)



17
Radio chest harness bag



18
Waterproof radio bag



19
Waterproof flashlight (helmet mount-spare batteries)



20
Waterproof strobe



21
Compass (handheld or fix mounted on craft)



22
USCG approved float coat



23
USCG approved inflatable PFD



24
Waterproof watch



25
Throw bag/webbing/line



26
Touring Jacket






BOAT EQUIPMENT



YES



NO



N/A

27
Spark plugs (protected in package)



28
Starting fluid/contact cleaner



29
Tool kit (pliers, spark plug tools, screwdrivers, etc.)



30
Intake clearing Tools (long blade knife, pulling tool, small hammer, long blade screwdriver, bent nose needle pliers



31
Duct tape/tie wire



32
Zip ties (various sizes and strength)



33
Fog horn



34
Waterproof bag(s)/containers



35
Boat cover (stowed or stored)



36
Spare lanyard (emergency lanyard pre attached)



37
Tow line (one pre attached, one secondary with quick release h/w)



38
Rescue tube (stow shoulder strap)



39
Rescue knife attached to exterior of craft near helm in sheath



40
Bow strap attached



41
Picket or anchor with line



42
Flare kit (handheld or gun)



43
Glo sticks (4 green, 2 red, 1 blue, 1 white)



44
Misc: spare parts (plugs, hose clamps)






MEDICAL GEAR



YES



NO



N/A

45
First aid kit (stored in waterproof container)



46
Gloves



47
CPR pocket face mask



48
C-Collar



49
Sam Splint or similar



50
Small trauma kit (pelican briefcase)



51
Emergency scissors







COMMUNICATIONS (backup check)



YES



NO



N/A

52
Waterproof radio (battery check)



53
Water Whistle



54
Fog horn (refillable canister)



55
Mirror



56
Dye marker



57
Orange streamer



58
Flare gun kit/hand held (code check)



59
Waterproof flashlights (battery check)




MISCELLANEOUS



60
Food/Water



61
Lip balm/Sunscreen



62
Waterproof camera




WEAPONS/PROTECTION



63
OC



64
Vest-Duty Belt



*
Other:





GPS
Emergency contact #'s and call signs
Carabeeners
Waterproof writing pad/pencil
Identification on your person
3 small handheld flares on your person
small handheld mirror on your person

[levonhelmet]

i never ride in the real cold,always ride with a couple of other dudes.have the regular safety stuff with my ski...and bring the most important thing...A hot blonde waiting on the beach for me!!!

[Fateracing]

Depends on fresh water or salt water. However, I always carry a boat tow line/rope with quick connect hooks.
Jumper cables
GPS
Zip ties
Tools
Sunscreen
Extra Vest

[bruinsrme]

I write phone numbers on a piece a paper, in pencil because ink can run, then using clear packing tape tape it into the glove compartment.

I have been thinking about getting an etched plate and gluing it in.

For I id license, insurace card, 1 credit card and usually about $50 in cash

electronics cell phone and gps

safety extra life jacket, tow rope, sunscreen, whistle (tho thinking about a horn) pain reliever and avery small first aid kit

for long rides clothes light weight long sleeve shirt, hat, pants these get rolled up

tools pliers cutters and adjustable wrenches and the seadoo tool kit.

on the tow rope no metal connectors. if one should let go they become a projectile.

[KeithKman]

During the summer, where I ride it's 110+ degrees outside. My dad and I carry 2 bottles of water in each ski. My dad and I carry Yaesu VX-6 and VX-7 radios. Tow rope and money is always important. I always wear my GPS when we ride.