•  Layers of light clothing e.g. t-shirts, allowing their removal as you warm-up and wick away moisture from the body

•  Headgear for sun protection, clothing to prevent sunburn

•  Sunglasses to reduce glare from the water

•  Sun cream/sun block

•  Insect repellent

•  Warm/waterproof layers

•  A first layer of a thin technical/thermal material, which can wick (transfer) away moisture from your body

•  Layers of light clothing allow you to regulate your temperature as you can remove a layer as you warm up or replace as you cool down

•  Suitable headgear - half of the body's heat loss can be through the head

•  A light windproof/waterproof top will reduce heat loss besides reducing the wind's chill factor

•  A close fitting tracksuit top, bottom or sports leggings - the arms and legs are areas where heat loss can be a problem as cold muscles struggle to perform

•  Wearing an all-in-one on its own in cold weather is not adequate

•  Loose fitting clothes that could catch your oars or get stuck in your slide when rowing

•  Bulky garments that can absorb water and become very heavy when wet e.g. fleeces and quilted items

•  Clothes that restrict your movement when rowing or if you fall in the water, particularly if wet e.g. denim jeans and tops

•  Wellington type boots in the boat; coxes take note! Wellingtons which cannot be easily kicked off, without the use of hands, should never be worn in the boat, they present a real danger if you end up in the water

•  If removing tracksuit bottoms or leggings, don't leave them around your ankles when in the boat; if you fall in they will affect your swimming ability

•  Everyday non-sporting clothes

•  When racing in a crew you will be required to all wear the same kit -if only matching in colour, as you would in any other team sport. If you find you would like to continue rowing competitively you will need to obtain club kit. Details of the club colours/ kit is listed elsewhere.

•  Be aware that clothing can become marked from seat runners/ general river-side environment. It may therefore be best not to wear ‘best' clothes, at least to start with.