Pedro's Kitbag

The kit list for rowing the Atlantic is pretty extensive, as you might imagine! If your company would like to get their product onboard the Sara G and help Pedro pack for the expedition by donating kit; or if you'd like to personalise an individual donation by paying for a particular piece of equipment, please get in touch.

The smallest things can make a huge impact on Pedro's morale and wellbeing when faced with the prospect of yet another two hour shift a few hundred thousand strokes into the expedition! Think outside the box – got an old ipod or itunes vouchers you'll never use, lurid coloured lycra that you wouldn't be seen dead in? Anything will be considered within reason!

We're also on the search for a sponsor to help Pedro with his pre-expedition training – especially nutritional advice and supplies (protein powder, vitamin supplements etc), physio, kit, flights to Gran Canaria and from Barbados, and the costs of RYA training courses.

THE BASICS

Head torch
Dry bags and kit bags - thanks Mum and Dad!
Snorkel mask – handy when cleaning barnacles off the underside of the boat
Silk or cotton sleeping bag liner - thanks Mum and Dad!
Memory foam cushion
Waterproof digital camera
Sunglasses

CLOTHING

Training shoes
Waterproof jacket
Rowing kit – all in ones, T-shirts, leggings. Apparently seam-free kit is a big advantage
Socks – compression socks to prevent injury/lactate buildup, lightweight or waterproof sports socks, anti-blister socks…
Legionnaires style peaked hat. The only thing better than a neon visor
Waterproofs for storm conditions

ROWING ESSENTIALS

Gel seat cushion - KINDLY PROVIDED by GelSport
Sailing gloves, weightlifting gloves and lightweight seamless gloves

ENTERTAINMENT

Ipod
Loads of music and audio book downloads – any recommendations?
Waterproof Ipod case
Waterproof headphones
A fishing rod and line. For catching sharks, or something

MEDICAL KIT etc

‘Blister stick'
Protein supplements
Sudo cream
Biofreeze musclegel
Prozac/caffeine tablets
Salt water soap
Vitamins
Performance sports drinks and powders
Blister kits!!
Heavy duty waterproof suncream
Large quantities of Vaseline and supplies of baby wipes...

SUPPORT

Flights to Gran Canaria
Insurance – could your company provide curtailment insurance for Pedro's expedition fee? If you provide custom insurance services this could be a great high-profile case study for your firm
Accommodation at either end of the stay – Canary Islands or Barbados
Physio including massage and health check ups before and after the expedition
Web services such as SMS donations
Expedition and training photography