You'll need to bring and wear clothes that will be comfortable or are designed for paddling and active water sports. We also recommend booties or kayak shoes to prevent your heel from rubbing when you're in the boat, and for walking on hot sand or rocks when you get out of the kayak. (We don't recommend water sandals as they tend to get in the way, retain sand and small rocks, and don't protect your heal when paddling.)
You'll also be wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) and sprayskirt over your paddle clothing. If you have your own PFD and want to wear it, bring it with you.
Clothing Considerations
Factors impacting what you should wear include the air and water temperature, sea conditions, and the strength and direction of the wind.
The trip leader will review wind and weather predictions and make clothing suggestions and decisions. The bottom line is that you are prepared, comfortable when you are paddling, and are able to have clothing that allows you to either cool off or warm up after paddling, depending on the weather. Check out our chart of average air temperature, and water temperature in Southern Peloponnese.
We'll send you a complete checklist when you book your trip.
Calm conditions: warm weather with light wind
For warm water and warm air temperatures with little to no wind, some people find that a rash guard, comfortable synthetic shorts or swimwear, water shoes or booties, with a hat and sunglasses works. Others opt for a lightweight (neoprene or equivalent synthetic) shorts, top or lightweight farmer-john shorty.
Moderate: Mild weather and medium to strong winds
For moderate water and air temperatures with medium to strong winds, a splash top or windbreaker, short or long sleeve rash guard, lightweight (neoprene or equivalent synthetic) shorts and top or farmer-john shorty or full-length 2mm wetsuit, water shoes or booties, with a hat and sunglasses.
Severe: Cold weather and/or strong winds
For colder water and air temperatures, or if we will be paddling in strong winds, we recommend a long sleeve rash guard, full-length 3m farmer john wetsuit, water shoes or booties, dry top, and, if necessary, neoprene hat and gloves.
