Boating gear

How do you change out your gear/ EDC when boating? ( Sailing, kayaking, canoeing, power boating, fishing etc.)

long sleeved supplex nylon cape back shirt... brimmed hat.. cell phone and wallet in zip loc bags... fixed blade Randall #10... high intensity Solar Force L2 (2xcr123) LED light... whistle with lanyard in outside shirt pocket

Good timing, Teach!

We've got some fishing adventures and at least one day in canoes coming up in the next few week.

I usually start planning my water adventures, by reviewing Canoe Dogs' life jacket ditch kit. There are multiple mentions of it here on ETS and more wisdom on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/wetcanoedogs

After a refresh, I usually add or change:

*File a trip plan with my hubby or mom
*Life jacket(s) with whistle(s) and strobe light(s) attached.
*PSK and fishing kit in my pocket.
*Bailing bucket and rope throw bag at hand.
*Extra paddle(s).
*More sunscreen and more dry/ziplock bags.
*Extra preps for a shelter and a brew-up on shore.
*Extra socks and a long-sleeved shirt to change into if needs be.
*Rain gear if the weather forecast calls for it.
*Floating lanyards on cameras
*Dummy string on my glasses
*Ingredients for an impromptu shore lunch caused by good fishing!

ETA: FWIW, here's a look at my day tripping EDC kit for a fishing trip a couple of years ago. Not shown are things like life jacket, rain gear, the extra sweater or down vest I mention in the video, etc. I'm still on the hunt for a good backpack set-up and the tackle bag in the video has finally bit the dust, so this will hopefully be the year.

...waterproof FAK. And phone case. In fact, waterproof everything.

To me boating - or any on water/ near water activity - requires additional thought and prep.
1. You are going to be farther from help
2. Things are likely to be wet/ get wet
3. Its quite hard to "walk out."
4. Weather/ wind becomes more of a factor in planning

this becomes even more important in Fall/ winter for cold water boating.