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BVIClothing&PackingList

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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.

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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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