INVENTORY YOUR GEAR
For those guys who feel they just have to use their own stuff or are undecided about our DEMO GEAR OPTION, read this page first Solo Test Center

Check your gear before you go.  Tendons, down-haul/out-haul lines, you know the drill...they are all guaranteed to fail and why spoil you sesh time messing around tuning your equipment.  It's also not all available in the campo so bring 2 of the little stuff that can wear out. Examine your harness for wear & tear.  Masts and booms as well. A word about sails & boards.  Punta San Carlos is a great wave sailing location. The smooth water and side off conditions in the waves are perfect for your wave gear.  Leave the race & slalom gear at home. In moderate size surf, the beach break is a great place to improve your wave sailing. If all you have is slalom gear best take the Solo Demo Gear Option.

WATER WEAR

Punta San Carlos ocean and air temperatures are generally cool.  Water averages between 53-60 degrees depending on the time of year.  Most sailors bring a 4.3 wetsuit.  If you are hearty, a 3.2. Spring is traditionally the coolest air & water.  Summer - cool water/cool air, Fall - about as warm as it gets. Spring & Full suits (3.2) and if you are lucky- a vest or trunks on rare occasions.

The wind is also cool and manages to penetrate the best of wetsuits over the course of your go-out.  Hoods, booties and gloves are welcome accessories in the Spring.  Bike gloves for the hands will keep you on the water pain free. Booties are year around due to the rocky bottom. 

For those folks that just hate booties here's a Solo Staff tip - Fin Socks.  These lightweight, thin neoprene socks used by those who wear swim fins, allow you to keep your foot straps in the same settings.  Advantages - your feet slide easily into the strap without the danger of snagging the little toe.  Protects from those nasty mussel shells and provides a limited comfort from the cold.  Available from DaKine or your favorite surf shop. Price? About $12-$20.

Don't forget your favorite towel or plan on the other walk of shame from the shower to your tent. Speaking of that - a few words about... Shrinkage - Even in Miami this made famous on Sienfeld predicament is solutionless.  See your physician prior to travel if you're worried. Combine that with a double "0" day on the bombie and ....well?   You're on your own.

CLOTHING

Spring is traditionally cool day & night with periods of downright North Atlantic. UGG boots are the all around foot wear.  Warm wind resistant jackets, ski caps & sweaters for night are normally OK.  During the day T-shirts and shorts or sweat pants.  Summer, fall & winter require a series of wardrobe changes.  At sun-up its UGGs, jackets & sweatpants. As the Sun clears the top of the mesa - shorts, t-shirts and slaps for most of the day with UGGs & jackets in the evening.  Hats are necessary for sun protection, wool caps for evening.

A word about shoes - 3 ought to do it - 1) good, tough walking/hiking shoes 2) slaps for the beach 3) UGGS for nighttime (leave the bunny slippers at home).

ASSORTED WUTNOTS

Small flashlight or head lamp, surfwax, your favorite candy or gum, sunglasses & a good wide brim hat. IPODS/music players - We often plug a guest's player into our lounge sound system, so create a few playlists for the trip.  Better bring the AC adapter along.  Need to catch up on some reading? - our Solace Lounge is a great place to read, nap converse, listen to tunes or however you prefer to chill out.