Flying Fish provides all major items of equipment for all its watersports programmes, including any safety equipment required. We do not provide skis or snowboards but these are easily rented locally if you don't have your own.

If you are joining a professional course with Flying Fish scroll down to see the items of clothing and  personal  things you need to provide. Everything you need in the UK, Australia, New Zealand or Canada can be bought there, so travel light!  In Greece and Egypt you may struggle to find specialist sports equipment. For these programmes you should shop in advance.  

If you join a short recreational or commercial course your joining instructions will include a list of the clothing and equipment you should bring with you.

We also recommend a short reading list for some courses.
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Dinghy Sailing Instructor Traineeships and Fast-track courses 
Paper and pens for taking notes
Swimwear, towels
Summer wetsuit or shortie
Board shorts
Rash vest
Warm clothing and waterproof jacket
Sailing gloves
Sailing footwear: wetsuit shoes/boots or dinghy boots
Cycling kit for mountain biking (optional, Greece)
Trainers for fitness sessions
Mosquito repellent for nights (Greece)
Small first aid kit for your own use
High factor sunscreen
Passport photos for certificates and registration
Logbooks and certificates for any previous qualifications
RYA membership no. and expiry date, for RYA courses

Surf Instructor/Lifesaving Traineeships and Fast-tracks
Paper and pens for taking notes
Swimwear, towels, swimming goggles
Summer wetsuit or shortie
Board shorts
Rash vest
Warm clothing and waterproof jacket
Gym kit and trainers for fitness training
Small first aid kit for your own use
High factor sunscreen
Passport photos for certificates and registration
Logbooks and certificates for any previous qualifications
Beginner surfboards are provided for training sessions but you will probably want your own surf board for recreational use (available cheaply in Australia)

Skiing or Snowboarding Improvement and Instructor courses
Paper and pens for taking notes
Ski socks
Good gloves
Warm hat
Working anti-fog goggles
Neck warmer/scarf
Thermal underwear (top & bottom)
Turtlenecks - lots of warm clothes (for apres as well)
Skis or board
Poles - correct size & baskets unbroken
Ski or board boots
Gym stuff - gym membership is available
Swim wear for the local pool
Good walking boots for snow when not on the slopes
Small first aid kit for your own use
High factor sunscreen
Passport photos for certificates and registration
Logbooks and certificates for any previous qualifications
 
All equipment can be purchased locally & most shops do a rent to buy scheme if you are undecided on the best ski/boards.

Divemaster or Dive Instructor Essentials, Traineeships and Fast-tracks
Paper and pens for taking notes
Swimwear, towels
Wetsuit
Mask, snorkel and fins
Diver's knife, slate and torch
High factor sunscreen
Small first aid kit fdr your own use
Passport photos for certificates and registration
Any previous dive certificates or log book
Warm clothes for after diving
Candidates for Dive Instructor Fast-track (3 weeks) should provide the PADI Instructor manual. This is included for members of the Divemaster/Dive Instructor Fast-track (5 weeks).

All other diving equipment is included, including airfills. You are welcome to take your own BCD etc, if you prefer, but there is no reduction in course fees. You should check with the airline in case there is a charge for excess baggage.

Yachtmaster Traineeships and Fast-track courses 
Paper and pens for taking notes
Navigation instruments: Bretton plotter, pair of dividers, soft pencils, rubber
Sailing footwear: sailing wellies, deck shoes or dinghy boots
Foul weather clothing for sailing offshore.
Sailing gloves
Small torch for night sailing
Sailing knife
Swimwear, towels
High factor sunscreen
Plenty of warm clothing so you can change when wet, and for night sailing
Small First Aid kit for your own use
Sleeping bag for use afloat
Up to six passport photos for certificates and registration

Additional for Yachtmaster courses in Australia
Summer wetsuit
Wetsuit shoes or boots for dinghy sailing (available cheaply in Australia)