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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST: THE BVI'S

___ Passport
___ Rain gear (durable,-sturdy ponchy is ok-avoid the flimsy plastic ponchos that tear easily)
___ 2-3 Bathing suits
___ 4-5 T-Shirts
___ 1-2 Long-sleeved shirts (quick dry and light weight; cotton is ok)
___ 3-4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )
___ 2 Pairs of lightweight long pants: leotards or surgical scrubs are good for sunburn
___ 1 lightweight sweatshirt, sweater or capilene/fleece longsleeve shirt
___ 1 Windbreaker or your rain gear top can be used as a windbreaker
___ 1 Pair of hiking shoes (either a sturdy tennis shoe, lightweight hiking shoe or a sandal with toe protection (i.e. like Keens).
___ 1 pair of sandals, Teva style or flip flops
___ 2 Pairs of socks (for hiking and to use with fins if needed)
___ 1 Flannel sheet, lightweight fleece blanket, lightweight sleeping bag or sleeping bag liner - for sleeing on deck
___ Closed cell sleeping pad--i.e. ensolite or thermarest for sleeping on deck (optional)
___ Underwear
___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)
___ Sunscreen (30 strength or higher) & lip balm with sunscreen
___ Sunglasses with leash
___ Hat with visor or wide rim
___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump-small amount)
___ Avon Skin so Soft, small amount (The original Bath Oil) may be ordered online at Avon   to ward off the occasional sand gnat
___ Personal medicines ( anti diarrhea,bandaids,neosporine, pain reliever)
___ Biodegradable soap for laundry and saltwater baths; Joy soap is acceptable and suds up nicely in saltwater
___ Day pack & 1 quart size water bottle
___ Duffel bag
___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit;
___ 3 Garbage bags & 3 1 gallon ziplocs for organizing stuff
___ Flashlight or head lamp
___ Extra batteries
___ Clothes pins

___ Clothes to travel home in

OPTIONAL GEAR
Fishing gear-compact
Camera/film - waterproof disposables work well
Binoculars Mesh dive bag
Ear plugs

Waterproof flashlight or dive light
Waterproof watch

Beach Towel --boat provides bath towels
Paperback books
1-2 Sarongs
Sea Sickness medication
Bandanas

1 Rash Guard -gives sun protection to upper body torso; Mysterioso makes a nice rash guard (more details below) Water temperatures may range from 78-82

Shorty wetsuit or farmer jane style wetsuit--2.5-3mm;  if you chill easily you may want to bring a wetsuit or a top/bottom combination of Mysterioso found at most kayak shops; Mysterioso products or wetsuits may be purchased online at Kayak Connection  Santa Cruz. (831-479-1121)

Compact folded camp chair--i.e. Crazy Creek style (no framed chairs)  

Beach Towel (boat provides towels and linens)

Pajamas for lounging in

Your favorie adult beverage and snacks - we will stock up before departure in Road Town

LOST LUGGAGE: Just in case your luggage is misplaced during airplane transfers, pack the following in a carry on bag:
mask & snorkel, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, bathing suit, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, camera, sunscreen, essential toiletries and personal medications.

     

READING LIST FOR THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

NATURAL HISTORY

Coral Reef Fishes --- Joseph Stokes

The Seaside Naturalist --- Deborah A. Coulombe

The Marine Biology Coloring Book-- Thomas M. Niesen

A Field Guide to The Coral Reefs of the Caribbean and Florida --- Eugene Kaplan

The Neotropical Companion --- John C. Kricher

CULTURAL HISTORY

Don't Stop the Carnival --- Herman Wouk

Treasure Island --- Robert Lewis Stevenson

The Serpent and the Rainbow --- Wade Davis

The Caribbean --- James Michener

TRAVEL GUIDE BOOKS

Lonely Planet: Virgin Islands ---Randall Peffer

Frommer's Portable Virgin Islands --- Darwin Porter