[Exports_project_office] personal items-what to bring on EXPORTS cruise?

[Deborah K. Steinberg]

Dear all,

While we have many seasoned oceanographers on our cruise, we also have newer folks, and I have been getting some questions about clothes/ personal stuff to bring, so figured I’d share a few suggestions with you all.  If others have advice please feel free to chime in.
Weather-You can expect air temps of 15 deg C in August/Sept. (59 deg F). It is likely to be cloudy much of the time, sometimes drizzly/rainy too.
Wind from a few knots to ~20.  Ocean Weather Station Papa if you want to play around with the data:
https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/ocs/data/disdel/

A few things to get you started:

  1.  Steel-toed rubber boots for working on deck
  2.  Water proof pants and jacket for working on deck
  3.  Consider waterproof gloves too
  4.  Layers – it can feel chilly up there even in August. (bring a fleece, warm jacket, but also might want shorts for inside)
  5.  Music/ pod casts  For working in the lab.
  6.  Good books/e-reader
  7.  Exercise clothes- I believe the Revelle still has a small workout/weight room. Also I sometimes jump rope on deck, or stretch, do laps around the deck.  Good to have something with you.  (consider bathing suit too, never know, could get a sunny afternoon)
  8.  Good pair of sunglasses- polarized are nice for being on water/ at sea, make sure they have croakies/lanyard
  9.  Sunscreen, lip balm
  10. Hats (one with visor and a beanie)
  11. Chocolate, gum, or other goodies to have and to share
  12. Coffee and a French press or something- if you are picky- the ship’s coffee is not coffee house coffee...
  13. A personal refillable water bottle and a sturdy mug- staying hydrated at sea is best seasickness prevention
  14. Seasickness medicine if you are prone- especially at beginning of cruise as you get your sea legs

Matt, Matt, and Brendon if you have anything Revelle-specific let us know!

Cheers,
Deb

Dr. Deborah K. Steinberg
CSX Professor of Marine Science
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
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