Hi Russell
<br>-an EPIRB ,--a STOBE ,-a GPS ,-A WHISTLE ,-a KNIFE or multitool within easy reach ,-a CELL PHONE ,-sometimes a digital camera ,-and some carry a camelpack ,-and snacks ,
<br>-add a good drysuit , some fleece and polyprop stuff to wear under it ,-a good harness ,-life jacket ,-footgear, hat sunglasses, and sunscreen study your charts for the day ,have a great boat pefectly prepared , -great people with you , --,-and your set to go .
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<br>-Contact your local Cat supplier ,-I like Rick ,at New England Catamarans ,-he is an excellent sailor ,-has sailed the Worrell a number of times ,and understands how important each piece of gear and equipement is , and is with us each year during the race .
<br>-If your seriously considering entering the Worrell 1000 he is the best person to talk to . -
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<br>-Carl
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